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“In that regard, Malaysia supports the continued efforts of the international community towards that end, including through the building ofjustice institutions, the deployment of mobile court systems, the establishment of transitional justice mechanisms, and the prioritizing of women's access to justice. Malaysia places strong emphasis on the importance of women's economic empowerment, as outlined in the declaration on women's economic empowerment for peacebuilding, adopted by the Peacebuilding Commission in 2013. We also stress the importance of access to education and health care services for displaced women and girls, and call for increased support for initiatives put forward by Member States, the United Nations and civil society in that regard.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“The rampant incidence of sexual and gender-based violence in situations of conflict, especially affecting displaced women and girls, is deeply troubling. Displaced women and girls already suffer the trauma of leaving their homes and livelihood behind. For them to also fall victim to abhorrent acts of sexual violence in the places where they seek sanctuary is deplorable. Malaysia calls upon all parties to respect and uphold international law and ensure the physical security, safety and protection of the rights of women and girls. Ending the prevailing culture of impunity and replacing it with one that promotes the rule of law, justice and accountability is crucial in efforts to ensure the protection and prevention of violence against women.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Allow me the opportunity to commend you, Madam President, for convening this open debate on the issue of women and peace and security, which is the third open debate held under your presidency. Malaysia aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Viet Nam on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The escalation of crises in the Middle East, Africa and Europe has thrown into sharp relief how much work remains to be done, particularly with regard to the protection of millions of women and children displaced by such conflicts. The focus of today's open debate is therefore timely and critical. Our discussion casts a much-needed spotlight on the urgent plight of women and girls forced to flee their homes due to insecure political, economic and social conditions arising from war.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Sixthly, while giving due consideration to both security and human rights concerns, Malaysia also believes that there is merit in exploring the possibility of extending the Ombudsperson's role or mandate to include all of the Council's Sanctions Committees.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Fourthly, on a related note, the intersection in terms of the roles of the Security Council and the International Criminal Court (ICC) also raises certain questions about the need to further clarify the relationship between the two bodies, particularly in the context of the designation of individuals for sanctions by the Council and/or prosecution by the ICC. Fifthly, Malaysia reaffirms its support for the mandate of the Ombudsperson of the Council's Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), which was recently renewed. In that regard, Malaysia is of the view that the Council should fully consider the recommendations of the Ombudsperson as contained in her reports to the Council.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“With a view to further contributing to today's debate, Malaysia wishes to make the following brief comments. First, with regard to transparency, Malaysia supports the continuation of the existing practice on wrap-up sessions and interactive briefings at the end of Council's presidencies. Secondly, Malaysia also supports a fairer and more inclusive allocation of penholderships, as well as a more transparent process when electing Chairs of the Council's subsidiary bodies. Thirdly, Malaysia welcomes the proposal by the French delegation. In that connection, we reaffirm that permanent members of the Council should refrain from resorting to the veto in situations involving genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and crimes of aggression.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“In that context, the Council's Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations should involve TCCs more frequently and intensively in its deliberations, especially at the early stages of mission planning. On the Council's application of sanctions as authorized under the Charter of the United Nations, Malaysia recognizes the shift from comprehensive economic sanctions to targeted sanctions. However, despite such a shift, there should not be a generalized assumption that targeted sanctions have no effect whatsoever on the broader population of the country concerned, and in certain cases on neighbouring countries and populations. The Council must be open to reviewing the negative or unintended consequences of sanctions and respond as appropriate.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The outcomes of those and other relevant intergovernmental initiatives should be factored into the Council's deliberations on improving its working methods. In that connection, the ongoing initiative by the Governments of Australia, Finland, Germany, Greece and Sweden on the high-level review of United Nations sanctions is also worth noting. In addition, there should be more coordination between the Security Council and troop-contributing countries (TCCs) towards strengthening the effectiveness ofpeacekeeping operations. The Council's meetings with TCCs should be sustained, regular and timely, in particular with regard to the resolutions and mandates of operations.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“In addition, Malaysia welcomes the development of potential mechanisms to serve as early-warning systems for the Council, including through increased use of Arria Formula meetings as well as more regular briefings, by the relevant United Nations Special Advisers, Rapporteurs and other senior officials. That said, there remains room for further improvement in other areas of the Council's working methods. At this juncture, my delegation wishes to underscore that effecting possible improvements in the Council's working methods should not take place in a vacuum. In that regard, Malaysia recalls that several initiatives are already under way, or about to commence, such as the upcoming review of the Peacebuilding Commission, the review of peacekeeping operations and the review of special political missions.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“We are encouraged to note that, under Argentina's current presidency, the Council will convene three open debates. We view this practice as commendable, as it provides the broader United Nations membership with more opportunities to participate in the work of the Council. Malaysia is also encouraged to note that the calls for better transparency, coherence and accountability on the part of the Council by the wider membership has, to a certain extent, been implemented or taken on board by the Council. Among other things, those improvements have been reflected in the various notes issued by the Council's presidency over the course of of the past year.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“I thank you , Madam President, for that congratulatory message. I wish to echo earlier speakers in thanking you for convening today's open debate on the Council's working methods. I also express my delegation's appreciation to you and your delegation for so ably chairing the Council's Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. My delegation associates itself with the statement just made by the representative of Iran on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Movement Countries. As an incoming member of the Council, Malaysia is of the View that today's open debate affords a timely opportunity for the members of the Council and the wider United Nations membership to take stock of, and further discuss, measures aimed at improving the Council's working methods.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Some years ago, Malaysia called for the establishment of a global movement of moderates in order to drown out the voices of the extremists and their ilk. In the light of the threat posed by the foreign terrorist fighter phenomenon and the need for a concerted and coordinated effort to counter it, Malaysia believes that it is imperative now, more than ever, that the Global Movement of Moderates be embraced by the international community.”
2014-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7272 (2014) · source
“We have also taken steps to review certain aspects ofthe legal and policy frameworks with a view to further strengthening counter-terrorism capabilities at the national level. Malaysia strongly believes that terrorism needs to be addressed in a comprehensive manner, not necessarily through the use of force alone. Countering terrorism effectively requires a multifaceted approach in addressing the underlying factors that support terrorism. On that note, Malaysia believes that there is a serious need to look into the support mechanisms, including the funding and supply of weapons that sustain foreign terrorist fighters. Malaysia takes this opportunity to reiterate its call for greater cooperation and understanding among cultures, religions and civilizations.”
2014-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7272 (2014) · source
“In recent months, details have emerged with regard to the possible participation of a small number of Malaysian nationals who have gone abroad and reportedly joined the so-called Islamic State (IS) in the mistaken belief that doing so would serve the cause ofjustice andjihad. I wish to unequivocally stress that, for Malaysia, there is nothing Islamic about kidnapping, raping, torturing and murdering civilians. We do not condone or support the involvement of Malaysian nationals who commit terrorist acts or participate in conflicts abroad. For its part, the Malaysian Government authorities have designated IS as a terrorist organization and will spare no effort in acting against its members.”
2014-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7272 (2014) · source
“The growing foreign terrorist fighters phenomenon suggests that ideologies rooted in violent extremism have spread around the globe and are continuing to do so. In that regard, Malaysia is of the View that the existing mechanisms under the United Nations framework, including the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the relevant Security Council Sanctions Committees, among others, could be further strengthened with a view to effectively addressing terrorism and violent extremism in all their aspects.”
2014-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7272 (2014) · source
“In the past, Malaysia grappled with terrorism on its soil, when terrorists stoked fear and hatred among the population as they sought to assert the claim that communism was superior to democracy and religion. In countering that threat to national sovereignty, peace and stability, the Government undertook massive and broad-based measures informed by the need to win the hearts and minds of the people. The Government's aim was simple: to assure the population that they and their children and future generations would have a decent, secure life and a promising future and would not join the ranks of the terrorists. In Malaysia's experience, such an approach has worked. My delegation believes that the hearts-and-minds approach must be fully considered in our common endeavour to combat the scourge of the foreign terrorist fighters.”
2014-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7272 (2014) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting and for the opportunity to address the Council. Malaysia welcomes today's meeting, which aims to tackle head-on the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters. I wish to reiterate Malaysia's strong and unequivocal condemnation of all acts, methods and practices by individuals and groups that employ terror to coerce others and strike fear in their hearts. In line with our long-standing position against terrorism, we fully support resolution 2178 (2014), adopted by the Council today and which Malaysia co-sponsored. We support the resolution's aims to strengthen and galvanize international action to combat terrorism in general and the scourge of foreign terrorist fighters in particular.”
2014-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7272 (2014) · source
“We therefore must put an end to acts by groups or individuals who systematically and deliberately target and abuse children in situations of armed conflict. In conclusion, Malaysia would like to express our continued commitment to working with Council members and the international community to ensure that the protection of children in armed conflict around the world remains our priority.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Peacekeepers and front-line personnel in conflict situations should be adequately equipped to prevent and mitigate violations against children. Malaysia also supports efforts to mainstream the children and armed conflict agenda into the work of the Security Council, which ensures the continued high visibility of this subject matter. Children are among the most vulnerable members of any society, as they are the easiest prey for ruthless perpetrators. At the same time, they are the key to the future of any society in the world. The violence inflicted upon children in armed conflicts can leave physical and psychological scars that last for generations, affecting efforts to rebuild peaceful communities and nations.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“We are concerned that impunity for grave violations against children, in particular sexual violence, is common to several situations and exacerbates even further the vulnerability of children. My delegation believes that there should be no leniency or amnesty for crimes perpetrated against innocent children, and we continue to call on Member States to establish effective accountability measures to bring justice, dignity and rehabilitation for children victimized by armed conflict. We fully concur with the Secretary-General's recommendation that the Council strengthen provisions for the protection of children in all relevant mandates of United Nations peacekeeping, special political and peacebuilding missions that include the deployment of child protection advisers.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“We recognize that this is an ambitious undertaking, and we call on the Secretary- General to ensure that the campaign is mainstreamed throughout the United Nations work, from peace processes to peacebuilding. We are confident that the road map and the comprehensive plan of action that have been incorporated into the campaign will yield many positive outcomes. We are also deeply shocked by the appalling level of sexual and gender-based violence against children documented in the Secretary-General's report. These acts are horrendous crimes for which those responsible must be brought to justice. They also have far-reaching implications for the development of affected societies in general.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Malaysia notes with deep concern the rise in attacks on and abductions of children by terrorist groups. We also condemn the continuous recruitment and use of children in armed conflict in many parts of the world. No child should be associated with parties to conflict. It is high time that Member States upheld their responsibility to protect children, particularly those trapped in conflict situations. Malaysia therefore warmly welcomes the Children, Not Soldiers campaign, launched by the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict and UNICEF, and aimed at ending the recruitment and use of children by Government armed forces in conflict by 2016.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“The sanctity of schools and hospitals in times of war must be safeguarded to ensure that communities in crisis continue to have access to education and health care. In that regard, we fully support the Secretary-General's call, in line with applicable international humanitarian law and in accordance with resolution 2143 (2014), on Member States to consider adopting additional concrete measures to deter the military use of schools and other public places. We also continue to be alarmed by the arrest and detention of children in the occupied Palestinian territories, many of whom are subjected to cruel and degrading ill-treatment by the Israeli security forces. The mistreatment and lack of adequate legal protection for Palestinian children in detention are unacceptable and must be urgently addressed.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“In recent months alone, the international community has been stunned by heartbreaking images of children suffering in the crossfire of conflicts beyond their control in many parts of the world, particularly in the Middle East and Africa. Malaysia is particularly concerned over the high number of child casualties caused by the recent Israeli aggression and atrocities in Gaza, which have claimed the lives of over 500 children. The horrific and brutal attacks also left more than 3,000 children injured and countless others orphaned. The fact that non-military United Nations facilities sheltering refugees, including schools and hospitals, were deliberately targeted during the conflict is deplorable and cannot be condoned.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“At the outset, I wish to congratulate the United States on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. Malaysia associates itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and with that to be delivered by the representative of Indonesia on behalf of the Organization ofIslamic Cooperation. We are deeply concerned by the continuing grave violations against children in situations of armed conflict around the world, as highlighted by the Secretary- General in his report (S/2014/339). Despite a series of measures taken by the international community to protect children in armed conflict, they continue to be recruited, killed, maimed, abducted, sexually exploited and deprived of humanitarian access and health care.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“In that regard, Malaysia supports the call by the State of Palestine to place Palestine under the international protection system of the United Nations. We also reiterate the call to convene a conference of the High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention to address Israel's continued noncompliance with the provisions of that instrument. In conclusion, Israel's ruthless military attacks on civilians are unwarranted and are a crime against humanity. Malaysia therefore calls on the United Nations, especially the Security Council, and on the international community to take immediate action to halt Israel's atrocities against the Palestinian people of Gaza and to work to bring calm to Israel and Palestine.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“The Security Council should redeem itself and uphold the responsibilities entrusted to it with respect to Israel's failure to implement the numerous resolutions before it and should take immediate measures to address that great injustice. As the occupying Power, Israel is responsible for protecting the people under its occupation. Clearly, Israel has failed to do so for the past six decades. Regrettably, the United Nations remains paralysed. Its key members, who are in a position and have the power to act to rectify the situation, choose self-interest rather than humanity and the rule of law, turning a blind eye on Israeli aggression. That situation simply cannot be allowed to continue in perpetuity.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“My delegation notes that settler violence has become a natural consequence of those illegal sites, especially the destruction of Palestinian property, agriculture and livestock with impunity, in the absence of protection by the occupying Power. To those who would condone Israel's action in flagrant violation of the law, especially international humanitarian law, and who have allowed Israel to escape with impunity for the past six decades, I ask: Where is their conscience? For far too long, the Council has been quiet and paralysed in the face of aggression, expansion and the lack of accountability on the part of the occupying Power. The silence is deafening.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“We heard disturbing testimony from a number of witnesses, non-governmental organizations, Palestinian Government officials and United Nations agencies operating in Palestinian territory and in the occupied Syrian Golan regarding human rights and humanitarian violations perpetrated by the occupying Power. It pains us to see that all the warning signs that went unheeded are being manifested in the violence we see today. With complete disregard for the 2004 advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, settlement expansion throughout Israel's occupied territories has continued at an alarming pace and on an alarming scale, with new policies and procedures allowing for the confiscation of Palestinian land and property.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“It is imperative that both sides immediately restore calm to avoid greater destruction and further loss of life, especially among the civilian population in the Gaza Strip. In that regard, my delegation welcomes the call by the Security Council for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. We urge all parties to commit themselves to that end. As a member of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories, we participated in a fact-finding mission to Amman and Cairo last month.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“Israel's assertion that the Palestinians were using civilians as human shields is similarly perverse. As Gaza is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, civilians there cannot but be affected when faced with a barrage of bombardments and military aggression by Israel. These are not human shields; they are simply civilians, in their own homes, going about their daily lives. Israeli attacks on and bombardments of civilians' homes, hospitals and schools constitute a gross violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention that amount to war crimes. Malaysia urges the international community, especially the Security Council, to act swiftly and decisively to demand that Israel cease its disproportionate and atrocious aggression against Palestine.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs stated earlier that 80 per cent ofthe Palestinians killed were civilians. This includes the brutal killings of four Palestinian boys last week who were doing what kids do, playing by the beach, and who posed no threat whatsoever to Israel. Over the weekend, a 6-year-old girl was badly injured when eight of her family members were killed by Israeli forces in their own home. Four of them were children, including a seven-month-old baby. We strongly deplore the senseless loss of innocent lives in the conflict, and we take this opportunity to convey our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. The grotesquely disproportionate nature of the Israeli-Palestinian situation means that Israel's claim that its action was based on self-defence is simply fallacious.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“1 will make a short statement here; the full text will be circulated. As we have heard, the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory remains grim, perpetuated by the disproportionate use of force and aggression by Israel, the occupying Power, with complete disregard for the lives of civilians. Malaysia condemns in the strongest terms the acts of aggression and the ground invasion launched by the occupying Power, and we demand the immediate cessation of these illegal acts. Since the start of the military airstrikes by Israel on 8 July 2014, followed by the ground invasion, more than 600 Palestinians have been killed and over 3,500 injured. Over 80,000 Palestinians have been displaced, stretching the capacity of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“For Malaysia, one of the key mission priorities of our investigation team is the recovery, identification and repatriation of the bodies and remains of the victims. That is to ensure that their families and loved ones can have closure and that the victims are accorded the dignity ofa proper burial. Flight MH-I7 was a civilian airliner. If it is subsequently established that the plane was indeed shot down, we demand that those responsible for downing the plane be held to account and be swiftly brought to justice. We believe that the current resolution paves the way for such efforts and, as such, we firmly supported it by co-sponsoring resolution 2166 (2014). We now look forward to its full implementation by all concerned parties.”
2014-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7221 (2014) · source
“Malaysia regrets to note that, as of today, the joint international investigation team has yet to be given full access to the crash site. Malaysia finds that lack of full access unacceptable and reiterates its call on all States and actors in the region to cooperate fully in the conduct of the international investigation, including by being given immediate and unrestricted access to the crash site. It also calls for full guarantees to be provided for the safety and security of the investigation teams. At the same time, all parties must exert all efforts to preserve the integrity of the crash site with a view to facilitating the work of the investigation teams. Such guarantees must also extend to the dignified and respectful treatment of the bodies and remains of the victims.”
2014-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7221 (2014) · source
“I wish to underscore that no number of measures will ever compensate or assuage the grief and suffering of the families and loved ones of the victims who were on board Flight MH-l7. It is incumbent upon us, as members of the United Nations family, to honour the Victims by undertaking a full, thorough and independent investigation into the downing of Flight MH-l7. Last Friday, during the Council's emergency meeting on Ukraine (see S/PV.72l9), I informed the Council that Malaysia would immediately dispatch a team to Kyiv with a View to assisting in the investigation of Flight MH-l7. That team arrived in Kyiv on Saturday, 19 July. The Malaysian team in Kyiv has joined other national teams from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States in what is known as the joint international investigation team.”
2014-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7221 (2014) · source
“I wish to acknowledge the presence of the Foreign Minsiters of Australia, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for giving my delegation the opportunity to address the Council at this point in time. I also wish to thank all Council members, in particular the delegation of Australia, for their efforts in coordinating and presenting resolution 2166 (2014). We welcome its unanimous adoption by the Security Council today. As one of the countries most severely affected by the tragedy of Flight MH-l7, Malaysia attaches great importance to the resolution. For my delegation, the resolution lays the groundwork for the approach to be taken by the international community, in particular the United Nations system and its mechanisms, towards addressing the many questions raised by the downing of Flight MH-l7.”
2014-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7221 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we urge the Security Council to step up its role in facilitating a peaceful resolution to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine with a view to preventing the recurrence of such a tragic incident. In conclusion, on behalf of the Government and the people of Malaysia, I wish to reiterate our deep appreciation for all the expressions of support, sympathy and solidarity in this difficult and trying time.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“We wish to underscore that there must be no interference at the crash site or any movement of debris from the area, including the flight data recorders, or black boxes. The integrity of the crash site must be preserved. Malaysia also urges the Security Council to undertake the necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of humanitarian and investigative personnel at the crash site in order for them to discharge their duties and responsibilities. No further facts have been established at this point, but the fact that the plane might have been shot down has made the matter even more painful for us. Again, this is a grave reminder of how the escalation of disputes and threats to international peace and security can claim innocent lives in a most tragic and senseless manner.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“Malaysia demands a full, independent and transparent international investigation into the incident, involving the relevant international authorities, including the International Civil Aviation Organization. I wish to inform the Security Council that Malaysia has been formally invited by the Ukrainian authorities to take part in the investigation and that we will be sending two representatives to Kyiv as soon as possible. We urge the parties in conflict in the area of the crash site to provide the fullest cooperation. Such cooperation also entails facilitating safe and unhindered access for the investigators and humanitarian personnel to carry out their missions, including collecting the relevant data, evidence, remains and personal effects of the victims.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“In addition, 40 Malaysia Airlines staff have been despatched to Amsterdam to support the victims' families and next of kin. In that regard, Malaysia welcomes the pledges of support and assistance made by other countries to aid in the search, rescue, recovery and investigation efforts. Yesterday, Prime Minister Razak spoke to President Poroshenko of Ukraine, Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands, President Obama of the United States of America and President Putin of the Russian Federation. In those conversations, Prime Minister Razak stressed that, if indeed Flight MH-17 had been shot down, the perpetrators must be swiftly brought to justice. Malaysia condemns in the strongest possible terms any such action as a flagrant violation of international law and an outrage against human decency.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“The Amsterdam-Kuala Lumpur route, which regularly crosses Ukrainian airspace, was one of Malaysia Airlines most popular routes. According to the International Air Transport Association, at the time that contact with Flight MH-l7 was lost, the aircraft was flying over non-restricted air space. Furthermore, the International Civil Aviation Organization had declared the flight path to be safe. Malaysia Airlines also confirmed that the aircraft had not made any distress calls. The Government of Malaysia has taken immediate action to dispatch a special Malaysia disaster assistance and rescue team to Kyiv. The team includes personnel from the Royal Malaysian Air Force, Malaysia Airlines, the Department of Civil Aviation as well as medical staff.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“Malaysia is shocked and distraught by the downing of Flight MH-17. The scheduled flight, which departed Amsterdam yesterday afternoon Amsterdam local time, was expected to arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport this morning. Unfortunately, it crashed near the town of Torez in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. Two hundred and ninety-eight people perished in the incident. One hundred and eighty-nine of those who perished were from the Netherlands, 44 from Malaysia, 27 from Australia, 12 from Indonesia, 9 from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 4 from Germany, 4 from Belgium, 3 from the Philippines, 1 from Canada and 1 from New Zealand. The nationalities of four passengers have not yet been verified.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, and the Republic of Rwanda on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I thank you, Sir, for convening this emergency meeting of the Council on Ukraine. I also wish to thank Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his briefing earlier. For my delegation, the convening of this meeting is indeed timely given the tragic incident involving Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-l7. Malaysia is deeply touched by the expressions of condolences, sympathy and support from across the world. At this difficult time, we also wish to express our profound sorrow and convey our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of those who were aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-l7.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“Malaysia is certain that the draft resolution will reaffirm the United Nations' commitment to a comprehensive approach in support of SSR processes.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Turning to the prioritization of SSR, Malaysia is of the View that planning should be undertaken early on, when peacekeeping missions are formulated. Experience has shown that countries in transition require continuing engagement even after the initial stabilization stage. In that connection, my delegation calls for better coordination among the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General, Force Commanders and the respective United Nations agencies when developing comprehensive approaches on SSR. To conclude, my delegation welcomes and supports the Security Council draft resolution on SSR initiated by Nigeria. The draft resolution is indeed timely, considering the increasing significance and immense contribution of SSR in the work of the United Nations in peacekeeping, peacebuilding and conflict prevention.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Considering the amount of work and resources that has been, and will continue to be, channelled to SSR processes, the Security Council should also place appropriate emphasis on monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. While it is easier to measure quantitative output, more often than not qualitative impact contributes more significantly to addressing inherent social issues and the long-term development of SSR processes. In that regard, Malaysia supports the call for the United Nations to enhance its monitoring and evaluation capacities. Again, monitoring and evaluation priorities and mechanisms must be drawn up according to the different circumstances and complexities faced by the countries undergoing reform.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The Security Council could do its part in that regard by engaging national authorities in formulating appropriately tailored Security Council mandates that are better suited to national circumstances. Experience has shown that sufficient funding alone may be half of the solution. Capacity and expertise are also important aspects contributing to SSR. Countries that are emerging from conflict can learn from others' successful experiences. Partnerships through South- South cooperation in such areas as identifying civilian experts will be beneficial in developing system-wide SSR. We feel that Member States should seriously consider developing links to identify civilian capacities that support SSR and institution-building.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Apart from lending credibility to the SSR process, the involvement of national stakeholders in negotiations on SSR will also play a pivotal role in ensuring that related SSR provisions are better tailored to respond to specific national circumstances and challenges. While the importance of national ownership reigns above all, Malaysia is well aware that SSR will require financial resources. We have seen such SSR initiatives under the Peacebuilding Commission. In that regard, the training of personnel, the development of skills, the formulation of legal frameworks and the building of national security infrastructure require substantial funding. Sufficient funding must therefore be made available to ensure successful SSR efforts. Externally funded SSR processes often risk undermining sustainability and neglecting national ownership.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161Resumption1 (2014) · source
“That is important as the views, sentiments and sensitivities of the people should not be replaced by an approach that negates the legitimacy of local stakeholders. In that regard, Malaysia concurs with the recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's report that national ownership of SSR processes must be inclusive so as to increase the confidence in, and legitimacy of, security institutions. It is essential that SSR be led by the legitimate authorities of the respective Member States, in consultation with all the relevant stakeholders, including all levels of Government, security sector institutions, civil society and non-State actors.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161Resumption1 (2014) · source