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  1. “Malaysia urges all parties to exercise the utmost restraint, in particular to avoid additional casualties among innocent civilians and damage to civilian property and infrastructure, and to refrain from acts that could further exacerbate the situation. We also urge this Council to ensure the immediate lifting of the blockade on Gaza. The destruction resulting from Israeli aggression has further aggravated the humanitarian crisis of the beleaguered people of Gaza, who urgently need food, fuel and medicine. Israel, the occupying Power, must be made to allow international assistance to reach the people of Gaza.”

    2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source

  2. “In fact, the Council has no option but to do just that - to stop the killing of innocent civilians and women and children and the destruction of homes, 09-20163 schools, mosques and other infrastructure. A durable and sustainable cessation of hostility, including a ceasefire, must be the immediate target, with the deployment of an international monitoring or peacekeeping force to de-escalate and stabilize the situation. Israeli forces must leave the Gaza Strip. Unless it does so immediately, there will be no let-up in the death toll. One dead is far too many and the blood of those who have perished and been injured by that illegal Israeli action will also be on the hands of the Security Council.”

    2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source

  3. “How many more deaths and casualties and how much more destruction will it take before the Security Council is resuscitated from its paralysis in dealing with the Palestinian issue? Is it that, after almost two weeks into the illegal Israeli aggression towards the people of Gaza, the Security Council is now struggling to stop those atrocities? We do not believe so, at least not judging by how fast it reacted in other situations. On many occasions we have expressed our deep regret over this matter, and we once again record our deepest regret at this apparent inaction by the Security Council. However, despite that, we remain confident that this Security Council, which is mandated to ensure international peace and security, will take the necessary and appropriate action in dealing with the Israeli aggression.”

    2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source

  4. “There is no justification for that disproportionate, indiscriminate and excessive use of force in Gaza, not even in the name of self-defence. The Israeli action is against the rule of law and modern standards of human decency. Its actions clearly demonstrate Israel's complete disregard for international law and its violation of the United Nations Charter. Malaysia considers that act as a war crime and a crime against humanity. How could the death of innocent civilians, particularly women and children, be in the name of self-defence? How could any other Member States of this United Nations accept that argument and condone that action? How could the Security Council, which is entrusted with the maintenance of peace and security, not react to a clear violation of international peace and security?”

    2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source

  5. “Israeli military aggression into Gaza is entering its thirteenth day today. Over the course ofjust less than two weeks, more than 600 lives 2 have been lost and more than 2,700 people injured, the largest majority being Palestinian civilians, including women and children. Only yesterday, an Israeli attack killed at least 43 people and wounded about 100, who were taking refuge inside a United Nations school. There is no need to even mention the level and degree of destruction to mosques, schools, homes and infrastructure that that illegal Israeli action has brought upon the Palestinians in Gaza, because any sensible person can imagine what kind of destruction 13 days of Israeli bombardment could bring about. Any right-minded sensible person and Government would also deplore that Israeli action.”

    2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source

  6. “Malaysia continues to provide assistance in human resource development for officials from the Timor-Leste Government through our technical cooperation programme. In conclusion, I would like to express my delegation's appreciation to Mr. Atul Khare, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor- Leste, and to Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo, Permanent Representative of South Africa and Chairman of the contact group on Timor-Leste, for providing leadership to UNMIT and the contact group, respectively, and to congratulate them on their efforts in working closely with the Government and the people of Timor-Leste and the international community in ensuring more progress on achieving peace, stability and development in Timor-Leste.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

  7. “That will ensure that initiated reforms and projects will have a better chance of enduring beyond the conclusion of UNMIT's mandate. My delegation firmly believes that a successful transformation of Timor-Leste towards peace and stability will require continuing commitment and assistance by the international community. In that regard, I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate Malaysia's continuing support for and cooperation with Timor-Leste, both bilaterally and multilaterally. The Malaysian police was one of the first police contingents to be deployed to Timor-Leste under UNMIT following the disturbances in 2006 and continues to remain the second largest police contingent under UNMIT.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

  8. “We concur also with the view stated by the Secretary- General in his report and the findings of the expert mission to Timor-Leste on policing (see S/2008/329) that long term efforts are needed to give proper traction to the reform of the security sector, especially with regard to reconstituting the National Police Force of Timor-Leste (PNTL), properly integrating the rule of law, implementing economic and social development and building effective and sustainable democratic institutions and governance. At the same time, the national institutions of Timor-Leste should continue to be engaged and should be given sufficient time, under the guidance of UNMIT, to enable those institutions to nationally own all the reforms and programs undertaken by UNMIT.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

  9. “But there is still much to be done to strengthen those areas in order to avoid backsliding to a situation of instability. We are encouraged by the steps taken by UNMIT, the United Nations system in general and international partners in implementing long-term solutions to the challenges faced by Timor- Leste. We note that UNMIT has been effective in discharging its mandate. We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the hard work he has undertaken, together with the Government and the people of Timor-Leste, in ensuring that peace and stability prevails; to our mind, that is essential for the development of the country. We remain supportive of UNMIT. We agree with the Secretary-General's observation related to avoiding a precipitate adjustment of the mandate and strength of UNMIT at the moment.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

  10. “The quick reaction by the Government of Timor-Leste, in close cooperation with UNMIT, in handling the situation and preventing the incident from veering onto the path of further violence and uncertainty, is commendable and proves that the people of Timor-Leste desire peace and stability in their country. The international community must respect and support that desire and in this regard should continue to work together towards making peace, stability and development in Timor-Leste a permanent reality. We are pleased to note from the report and the briefing by the Special Representative that significant progress has been made in many areas, including security sector reform, rule of law and governance, political reconciliation and social and economic development.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

  11. “Atul Khare, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste, for his briefing on the situation in that country. The events of 11 February 2008 that saw the attacks on President Jose Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao rattled not only the people of Timor-Leste but also the international community at large, in particular neighbouring countries such as Malaysia. Many were concerned that this could undo the many positive developments that have been achieved in Timor-Leste as it begins to move out of a post-conflict situation.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

  12. “Let me first of all congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August 2008 and thank you for convening this open debate on the situation in Timor-Leste. We also congratulate Ambassador Le Luong Minh, Permanent Representative of Viet Nam, on his successful presidency of the Security Council for the month of July 2008. My delegation joins others in welcoming His Excellency Mr. Zacarias Albano da Costa, Foreign Minister of Timor-Leste. We wish to express our appreciation to Mr. Da Costa for being present at this open debate and for providing us with valuable insight into the developments in Timor-Leste. My delegation also wishes to thank the Secretary- General for his report on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) (S/2008/501) and Mr.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

  13. “The consequences of an unravelling of the peace process would be devastating, the prospects for peacemaking in the future would dim, and the region would sink into further turmoil. Ultimately, the current peace efforts should bring an end to the occupation of all the Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967 - the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, and the occupied Syrian Golan - and lead to the establishment of an independent State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital, as well as a just solution to the question of the refugees on the basis of General Assembly resolution 194 (111). That will be possible only if the Security Council implements its resolution.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940Resumption1 (2008) · source

  14. “The State of Israel is prepared to do its share in a common effort for the advancement of the entire Middle East." In 2002, the Arab countries, through the Arab League's peace proposal, offered peace and normal relations with Israel in exchange for Israel's withdrawal from all Arab territories occupied since 1967, its acceptance of an independent Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital, and its agreement to a just solution of the Palestinian refugee problem. That is in line with Security Council resolution 242 (1967), yet Israel has not grasped that offer for peace. This time, the international community must ensure that the present peace efforts do not fail.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940Resumption1 (2008) · source

  15. “In that connection, I wish to recall the words contained in Israel's Declaration of Independence, which lays out the moral foundation of the State: "We extend our hand to all neighbouring States and their peoples in an offer of peace and good- neighborliness, and appeal to them to establish bonds of cooperation and mutual help with the sovereign Jewish people settled in its own land.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940Resumption1 (2008) · source

  16. “The Council simply cannot stand by idle, for doing so would amount to condoning and abetting the Israeli confiscation of Palestinian territories. To prod the 08-4336] Middle East peace process in the right direction, the Security Council must ensure that Israel complies with the Council's resolutions. It is not possible to equate the responsibilities of Palestinians and Israelis for achieving a solution to the problem. Israel is the occupier. Israel bears responsibility as the occupying Power under international law, particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention. The time is long overdue for Israel to cease its policy of imposing collective punishment on the population of Gaza. Israel should halt all its human rights violations and illegal actions and respect international law.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940Resumption1 (2008) · source

  17. “Last November, Malaysia was among those present in Annapolis that shared a sense of optimism that some progress was possible towards a solution to the conflict. Developments since then, however, have dashed that optimism. It is indeed difficult to maintain the hope that we are nearer to realizing the vision of a viable, territorially contiguous, sovereign and independent Palestinian State living side by side in peace and security with Israel. In particular, my delegation wishes to highlight the fact that the ongoing expansion of illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied territories, despite the undertakings that Israel has made, including in Annapolis, is a major impediment to the peace process.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940Resumption1 (2008) · source

  18. “In view of that background, there is an unmistakable and pervasive view among many developing countries that certain members of the Council have been selective in their approach in tackling issues relating to international peace and security. The Security Council has adopted various resolutions on the situation in the Middle East, particularly resolutions 242 (1967) 338 (1973). The lack of action on the part of the Council to enforce those resolutions bears negatively on the credibility of this body. My delegation recognizes the significance of recent developments, including the Gaza truce and last week's prisoner exchange. We hope that those developments will contribute to the Middle East peace process, in which the Palestine-Israel conflict represents the core issue.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940Resumption1 (2008) · source

  19. “Mr. President, my delegation wishes to express its appreciation to you for having convened this meeting, which gives the opportunity for many of us not represented on this body to address the Council on an issue of grave importance which affects the state of international peace and security. In this regard, my delegation aligns itself with the statement made earlier by the representative of Cuba on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. We should recall that June this year marked the sixtieth year of the dispossession of Palestine refugees. Last year was the commemoration of the fortieth year of the occupation of the Palestinian territories, which is on record as the longest occupation in modern history.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940Resumption1 (2008) · source

  20. “In conclusion, Malaysia wishes to reaffirm our belief that regional and subregional organizations have an important role to play in the maintenance of peace and security at the regional level, and that they complement the work of the United Nations.”

    2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source

  21. “Malaysia believes that a strong and successful ASEAN is not only an economic necessity but also a strategic imperative. A prosperous, consolidated and stable ASEAN, at peace with itself and with its immediate neighbours, provides the best guarantee for the security of the entire South-East and East Asian regions. Malaysia will continue to push for the strengthening of ASEAN as a regional grouping. We believe that the existence of ASEAN has encouraged patterns of behaviour that reduce risks to security by enhancing bilateral relations and by fostering habits of open dialogue on political and security matters.”

    2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source

  22. “Learning from the lessons of other regional conflicts, ASEAN has taken a more proactive and preventive approach by investing seriously in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. As conflicts are more often than not sparked by competition for limited economic resources, ASEAN's approach towards subregional peace and security has been one of cooperation in the economic, social and cultural fields for the mutual benefit of all of its members. The peace, security and stability that ASEAN has helped to maintain in South- East Asia have been conducive to development, creating a political environment where rapid and sustained economic growth has become possible. Economic development in turn has brought about social progress and human development in the region.”

    2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source

  23. “We are in favour of engaging other countries in the region in a dialogue on peace and security and in implementing confidence-building measures. In this regard, the ASEAN Regional Forum has served as a useful basis for gathering all concerned parties in the region through a process of dialogue on issues related to regional peace and security. The objectives of the ARF are to foster constructive dialogue and consultation on political and security issues of common interest and concern and to contribute to efforts towards confidence building and preventive diplomacy. Too often, the international community still takes a reactionary and knee-jerk approach and is preoccupied with the symptoms and consequences of conflicts rather than addressing their root causes.”

    2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source

  24. “It states that ASEAN political and security dialogue and cooperation should aim to promote regional peace and stability by enhancing regional resilience, and that this resilience shall be achieved through cooperation in all fields among its member States. Through political dialogue and confidence- building, ASEAN has well managed the occasional bilateral tensions and conflicts among its members. Malaysia maintains the importance of adhering to the principle of non-interference in internal affairs, particularly in the context of inter-State relations. The so-called constructive intervention policy advocated by some, involving loud criticism, adversarial posturing and grandstanding, would only bring more harm than good to the promotion of neighbourly relations.”

    2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source

  25. “The countries of South-East Asia, including Malaysia, are familiar with the effectiveness of regional arrangements in the promotion and maintenance of peace and security. Although founded initially as a regional grouping focusing on economic, social and cultural cooperation, ASEAN has progressively evolved towards achieving regional solidarity and that has contributed to peace and stability in the region. The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, to which all ASEAN members adhere, enshrines the principles of mutual respect for one another's sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, the peaceful settlement of intraregional disputes and effective cooperation among its signatories.”

    2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source

  26. “64) It is evident that the role of regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of peace and security through the peaceful settlement of disputes is recognized by the United Nations, pursuant to Chapter VIII of its Charter. We are beginning to witness an increased role played by regional organizations such as the African Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in countries facing conflict in their respective regions. Without prejudice to the capability and effectiveness of the United Nations, regional arrangements should be seen as a complement to the Organization's mediation and conflict resolution approaches, as regional and subregional organizations generally have a better understanding of the interplay of local and regional dynamics.”

    2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source

  27. “Indeed, regional and subregional organizations could contribute constructively to the work of the Security Council in ensuring the prevalence of peace and security in particular regions, particularly in light of the ever-increasing demands placed upon the resources of the United Nations and the complexities of global politics. We share the view of former Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, that "regional action as a matter of decentralization, delegation and cooperation with United Nations efforts could not only lighten the burden on the Council but also contribute to a deeper sense of participation, consensus and democratization in international affairs". (S/24111, para.”

    2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source

  28. “Allow me, first of all, to congratulate you, Mr. Minister, and Indonesia on your country's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of November. We are pleased to see you preside over this principal organ of the United Nations, which has primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. We also wish to express our appreciation to you for convening this open debate on the role of regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. We believe that that is a most relevant topic for discussion by the Council, in the light of the many challenges confronting various regions and the role that regional and subregional organizations could play in maintaining peace and security in those regions.”

    2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source