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2015-05-29
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2016-09-21
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  1. “Finally, I wish to underscore that Malaysia remains committed to seeking accountability for the various violations and abuses committed in the course of the conflict in Syria. We stand ready to cooperate with all interested partners, and we will support initiatives towards this end. I wish to also convey Malaysia's utmost appreciation and respect to the many United Nations system and other humanitarian actors and agencies, toiling untiringly in the field and bringing some measure of hope and dignity to a war-ravaged people. We can never hope to repay such a debt; however, it behoves all of us to redouble our efforts to achieve a durable political solution, so that the guns will fall silent and that peace, reconciliation and rebuilding of the Syrian nation can soon commence.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  2. “We strongly demand that the conflicting parties respect international humanitarian law, particularly in providing unfettered humanitarian access and in protecting civilians and civilian objects, including children, relief or rescue personnel, schools and hospitals. While the 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) remains relevant, Malaysia is of the View that moving the political process forward should be guided by the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015), taken in parallel with the implementation of the 9 September Russia-United States arrangement. We call on all interested partners and stakeholders to support the way forward as outlined by Special Envoy De Mistura.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  3. “We winced at images of children gasping for their last breath after being attacked with chemical weapons; and we were heartbroken by the sight of 5-year-old Omran Daqneesh, covered in dust and blood, sitting quietly, alone and in shock, waiting in an ambulance after he was pulled from the rubble of his family home; many others, sadly, did not make it out alive. Despite the countless horrific incidents of children being bombed, gassed and starved, the parties to the conflict in Syria seem to have wilfully jettisoned all reason and humanity, unable to say "enough is enough" so as to prevent more casualties, especially of children.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  4. “We have also listened very carefully to the views of the Secretary-General and Special Envoy De Mistura on a possible power-sharing agreement between the parties to the conflict. We understand that the primary aim of these proposals is to end the hostilities, an aim that we strongly support. As a current member of the Council, Malaysia's support for the implementation of its decisions on Syria is unwavering, especially those related to the cessation of violence and on the humanitarian situation. Particular attention must be given to the protection of children as the most vulnerable group in any violent conflict. We were shocked to the core by the bombing of a maternity hospital in Idlib, which sent babies crashing to the floor in their incubators.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  5. “Against that background, the Council must remain resolute and continue to strive for unity and coherence in both its purpose and action in order to effectively discharge its Charter-mandated responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. In noting the various formats pursued in the process of seeking to resolve the Syrian conflict, I wish to underscore that the Council can never be sidelined and has a central role to play. At this critical stage, despite some highly publicized setbacksin recentdays,the Russia-United States package of agreements reached on 9 September represents the latest concrete effort towards, first, halting the violence and subsequently laying the groundwork for a credible and inclusive political process on the future of Syria.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  6. “We have also committed to taking several thousand Syrians fleeing the violence in their homeland, and I am pleased to share with the Council the fact that this initiative has been implemented. The bloody and protracted conflict in Syria continues to sorely test the Council's ability to unite around a common approach for a credible and sustainable political solution to the crisis. Since 2011, the conflict has metastasized, spawning a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions that we are all struggling to contain, as well as provided space and an enabling environment for the cancerous growth of terrorism, most notably the rise of Da'esh, whose heinous acts and barbaric atrocities have reverberated far across the globe.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  7. “Malaysia is horrified and outraged by the attack on the United Nations-backed humanitarian convoys near Aleppo on Monday night. We strongly condemn the killing of unarmed civilians and humanitarian workers in that incident as yet another flagrant violation of international law, which reflects the absolute disrespect, disregard and contempt that the parties to the conflict have for the values of humankind. Malaysia stands in solidarity with other friends of Syria in helping to alleviate the situation of its citizens amid this grim reality. In this regard, we have taken certain steps, including making modest, direct financial and in-kind contributions to Syrians in need, especially those in the border areas.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  8. “I thank you, Sir, for convening today's meeting and presiding over the Council today. Malaysia believes that this meeting is especially timely and important in the light of the most recent development in Syria. I take this opportunity to place on record my delegation's appreciation for New Zealand's strong leadership, alongside Egypt and Spain, particularly on the Council's efforts to address the humanitarian dimension of the Syrian conflict. My delegation wishes to underscore its deepest appreciation and respect for the unflagging efforts of the United Nations in spearheading the international response to the Syrian crisis. In this connection, I thank both the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, for their presence and participation today.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  9. “These young people, who hold infinite promise and potential for a brighter future, are in danger of being led down a path of death and destruction. This, God willing, must not be allowed to happen.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source

  10. “Malaysia is convinced that unless we deal effectively with the root causes of terrorism, we will not be able to curtail the soft power of the terrorists, particularly their efforts to enlist and entice new recruits, much of which happens through social media. That said, we are conscious that even if the so-called root causes of terrorism could be addressed, the scourge of violent extremism will not be resolved overnight. However, we believe that doing so would go a long way towards removing the motive factor so cleverly manipulated by the terrorists in gaining sympathy for their dubious cause and ends. We must all remain fully seized of and committed to combatting the twin scourges of terrorism and violent extremism for the simple reason that their primary target is our youth.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source

  11. “In conclusion, Malaysia is convinced that the international community needs to address the incentives and motivations that lead people to leave their homes and loved ones to fight in far-f lung regions of the world, including, inter alia, prolonged and grievous injustice, unequal access to resources and opportunities, gross violations of human rights, foreign occupation and systematic discrimination. At the domestic level, our study of the foreign terrorist fighter phenomenon has shed some light on such fighters' motivations and the huge gap in terms of the international community's response.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source

  12. “With regard to efforts at the regional level, I am pleased to inform the Council that Malaysia, in its capacity as Chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and incoming Chair of the tenth ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime, will be hosting a ASEAN Special Ministerial Meeting on Radicalism and Violent Extremism in Kuala Lumpur on 2 October. We believe that the proposed meeting will provide an important platform for ASEAN countries to share their experiences in countering the rise of radicalism and violent extremism in the region and also to exchange views on concrete measures that could be taken to prevent the spread.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source

  13. “With regard to improving information and intelligence sharing, particularly through the advanced passenger information system, I wish to inform the Council that Malaysia is in the process of acquiring an advanced passenger screening system, which is expected to be fully operational by November 2015. It will go a long way towards providing early warning on the possible arrival of high-risk travellers, including potential foreign terrorist fighters. With regard to border control measures, Malaysia is currently developing a comprehensive national immigration control system for effective filtering or screening on entry and exit of travellers through air, sea or land checkpoints.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source

  14. “This legislation is provisionally entitled "The Special Measures against Terrorism in Foreign Countries Bill 2015". With regard to successes in preventing the flow of foreign terrorist fighters, I am pleased to share with the Council that, since February 2013 to date, a total of 107 persons, including 87 men, 20 women and 16 foreign nationals with suspected connections to or involvement with Daesh, have been arrested. We are actively monitoring the activities of 63 Malaysians who are known to have travelled to Syria and Iraq to engage in fighting in those countries. Out of this number, 11 are confirmed to have been killed.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source

  15. “In essence, the model comprises multiple components geared towards changing the world view and mind-sets of radicalized or extremist individuals through approaches such as small group or individual counselling. This component also involves a humanitarian aspect where assistance is provided when such individuals are ready to reintegrate into society. We believe that such measures are important to preventing relapse or the return to militant or terrorist activities. Alongside the Prevention of Terrorism Act, the Government is in the early stages of promulgating legislation that would have extraterritorial application, among other features, and allow for measures to be taken against persons found to be committing or supporting terrorist acts involving listed terrorist organizations in a foreign country.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source

  16. “I would stress that in drafting the Act, the Government took into account the need to respect Malaysia's obligations under the relevant human rights instruments it is party to. One key feature of the Act that I wish to share with the Council concerns its provision on rehabilitation and deradicalization. The assumption underlying this provision is rooted in the belief that the fight against terrorists cannot be won through force or punitive measures alone. The inclusion of a rehabilitation and deradicalization component in the Prevention of Terrorism Act was based on the success of a similar model provided in the now-repealed Internal Security Act in Malaysia.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source

  17. “We remain committed to implementing all the relevant Council resolutions aimed at combating terrorism. We welcome the opportunity afforded to us today to take stock of efforts to that end. In that regard, I am pleased to announce that, since the adoption of resolution 2178 (2014), Malaysia has taken a number of concrete measures aimed at addressing the threat of terrorism within and outside Malaysia and in ensuring the safety and security of our people. Among others measures, the Malaysian Parliament earlier this year voted to enact a new law aimed at preventing terrorism, entitled the Prevention of Terrorism Act, which is currently awaiting royal assent before being passed into law. In essence, the Act aims to prevent the commission of or support for terrorist acts involving listed terrorist organizations in a foreign country.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source

  18. “I also wish to thank His Excellency Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon, the Chairs of the Council's Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) and resolution 1373 (2001), and the Secretary General of INTERPOL for their comprehensive and insightful briefings. Last September, the Council took an historic and decisive step with the unanimous adoption of resolution 2178 (2014). In our view, that resolution helped pave the way for the international community to respond to and address the growing threat posed by the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters at the national, regional and international levels. Malaysia reiterates its strong and unequivocal condemnation of all acts of terrorism whenever and by whomsoever committed - regardless of the motivation.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source

  19. “I first wish to congratulate you, Mr. President, and your delegation for so ably steering the proceedings and work of the Security Council over the course of the past month. I am pleased to be here with you, Sir, and with the other colleagues around the table. I believe we had an important and useful discussion earlier this morning, graciously hosted by Secretary Johnson and Ambassador Power of the United States of America. We welcome Lithuania's initiative in convening this meeting ofthe Council, which for the first time ever includes ministers responsible for internal and homeland security, aimed at, among other objectives, assessing the implementation of resolution 2178 (2014), regarding the issue of foreign terrorist fighters.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source