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first: 2011-08-26
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“Obviously, this is not easy to accomplish, but, for a start, all parties should refrain from engaging in provocative actions that would certainly do more harm than good. As the deadline set by the Quartet to come forward with comprehensive proposals on territory and security is upon us, Malaysia feels that the Security 12-21419 Council, serving as the custodian of international peace and security, must do its part to ensure that conditions are ripe for all parties to resume negotiations on finding a solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Malaysia is of the opinion that, if a fair and peaceful solution to the conflict is to be achieved, the onus to compromise and make way for negotiations does not fall on Palestine alone.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Thus far, the calls of the international community, including the United Nations, to stop these illegal activities continue to fall on deaf cars as Israel stays on its hastened path down the wrong side of history. This it does unapologetically and without an ounce of remorse, which begs the question: Does Israel have any obligations at all to begin with? At this juncture, it goes without saying that Israel would need to halt illegal settlement activities that have resulted in great injustice to the Palestinian people. Illegal settlement activities have also time and again stalled peace talks. All sides must realize that, in order to achieve peace in Palestine and the Middle East, negotiations would need to begin in a spirit of sincerity, goodwill and trust.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“While morally wrong, the settlements are also illegal under international law as they violate article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention and run contrary to Israel's obligations. In this connection, Malaysia supports the action taken by NAM. to request Switzerland, in its capacity as depositary of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, to reconvene at the earliest opportunity a conference of the high contracting parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention for the purpose of upholding the obligations and responsibilities incumbent upon the high contracting parties in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. This is in accordance with recommendations contained in General Assembly resolutions 64/10 and 64/254.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In a report recently published by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, since 1967 Israel has established about 150 settlements in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. In addition to the 2 unabated expansion of settlements, Palestinian structures and residences in both the West Bank and East Jerusalem are being demolished. It has been found that over 60 per cent of Palestinian structures demolished in 2011 were in areas allocated to settlements. Furthermore, a greater expansion of settlements has been accompanied by a corresponding increase in settler violence against Palestinians and their property, which has become more systemic rather than a rarity. The result of these activities is the continued suffering of the Palestinian people.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“On the contrary, we begin this new year with a sense of pessimism that my delegation believes is certainly well founded and based on troubling developments on the ground. Regrettably, Israel continues its expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, against all norms of international law and despite the condemnation of their illegal acts by the international community. With the number of housing units being built in the West Bank having grown to 1,850 in 2011, the expansion of illegal settlements since 2002 is taking place on an unprecedented scale. In East Jerusalem alone, the eventual construction of thousands of apartment units will almost certainly change the geopolitical realities on the ground.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Allow me first to congratulate you, Sir, on your presidency of the Council and to thank you for having convened this open debate on the situation in the Middle East. Secondly, my delegation wishes to align itself with the statement made by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Kazakhstan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. It is with deep concern and growing frustration that we continue to endlessly address the situation in the Middle East, particularly the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. As we begin a new year, we neither do so in the expectation that we will make tangible progress in the peace process, nor do we anticipate that we will even take a step closer to our noble goal of achieving a solution.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Finally, Mr. President, I would like to commend you for an exemplary stewardship of the Council for the month of November, which in itself demonstrates reform of the Council's working methods. We have observed, Sir, your briefings to members of the press, your constant communications on the work of the Council with non-members, and your deference to the work of the General Assembly. My delegation also appreciates the opportunity to participate in two open debates this month. This month, we have seen an increase in the transparency and interaction of the Council, and we hope that this trend will continue in the months and years to come.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“My delegation believes that the briefings given to the Council by the Special Representatives, heads of United Nations missions, Chairpersons of the Peacebuilding Commission and the country-specific configurations and of the Secretariat are inherently useful, because they provide an account of what is actually happening on the ground. As such, we would encourage greater transparency in briefings made to the Council and for non-members of the Council to be allowed to attend briefings without the right to speak or interact. That would not only generate greater interest in many issues among the entire membership, but would also afford non-members of the Council the chance to understand subjects and the viewpoints of the Council and minimize the political speculation that can lead to misunderstanding on the part of non-members of the Council.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It would be detrimental to the Security Council's interests if requests for de-listing were rejected under the guise of security, when the true motives for rejection are political. The sanctions committees are, after all, political bodies, as opposed to independent and impartial judicial bodies. If, however, the sanctions committees decide that transparency in decision- making is not possible for security reasons, then I fear that the process will very much be subject to abuse by members of the Security Council. I would also like to briefly touch upon the issue of encouraging greater interaction between the Security Council and non-members and other United Nations bodies.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Nevertheless, we advocate that more should be done to inject more transparency and fairness into the listing and de-listing processes in order to ensure that both processes are in compliance with the basic tenets of natural justice and the rule of law. In the rejection of requests for de-listing of individuals, it is incumbent upon the respective committees to inform the Member States or individuals concerned of the reason why a de-listing request has been rejected. It is not enough for the committee to merely "make every effort" to provide reasons for objecting to a de-listing request, especially in view of the fact that significantly greater effort has been exerted to establish the sanctions regimes and, further, to place individuals and entities under them.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In that regard, Malaysia wishes to express its deep concern about the process of listing entities and individuals pursuant to various Security Council resolutions. Our deep concern stems from the refusal thus far on the part of certain sanctions committees, and by extension the Security Council, to share pertinent information on sanctions actions affecting Malaysia. My delegation also notes that some progress has been made in the transparency of some of the procedures of certain sanctions regimes with the incorporation of mechanisms that automatically de list petitioners unless an express decision to retain them is taken by the respective sanctions committee.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Malaysia welcomes the further improvement of the procedures and working methods of the Security Council with regard to the sanctions framework. However, while we maintain the highest respect for the primacy of Council resolutions, the rules of natural justice dictate that resolutions issued under Chapter VII powers should be mindful of the inherent right of individuals and entities to notice, to be heard and to be represented. As such, while assistance should always be rendered to third-party States that have been inadvertently affected by the imposition of sanctions, the rights of individuals affected thereby should also be safeguarded, in accordance with principles of international law.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In that regard, we are of the view that the principles of transparency, more frequent interaction with non-members, consistency and efficiency should be applied to the entire spectrum of the Security Council's work, including in the implementation of its resolutions. My delegation notes with much appreciation the ongoing implementation of several measures contained in document S/2010/507 to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the Council's work. We hope to participate in more interactions like today's meeting, which we believe will provide the necessary impetus for their implementation. Allow me to first share my delegation's views on transparency of the work of the Security Council, in particular on sanctions.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate and for your concept note (S/2011/726, annex), both of which are valuable in their own right and demonstrate Portugal's continued commitment to greater openness and transparency in the work of the Security Council under your presidency. My delegation wishes to associate itself with the statement made by the representative of the Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Malaysia firmly believes that the reform of the Security Council is important to ensuring that the Council reflects today's global realities and becomes a more effective and competent body in addressing various challenges and threats to international peace and security.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We will continue to enhance the quality of training for Malaysians, as well as foreign participants, based on United Nations best practices and our country's 51 years of experience in participating in United Nations peacekeeping missions. Finally, allow me also to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the work of our valiant United Nations peacekeepers, who risk making the ultimate sacrifice while serving to protect civilians in conflict zones. It is only appropriate that the Council deliberates this topic with the utmost care that it deserves, given the dangers that our Blue Helmets face while carrying out their mandates.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In that regard, my delegation is of the view that the Council should explore the possibility of strengthening provisions to ensure the safety of journalists, within the framework of the protection of civilians. On our part, Malaysia reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that our peacekeepers are trained to face, to the best of their ability, the multitude of challenges that are prevalent in United Nations peacekeeping operations. Last week, our peacekeeping training centre jointly organized a course with the United Nations Development Programme entitled "Promoting peace through mainstreaming gender in peacekeeping operations", which I am pleased to note included the protection of civilians as part of its syllabus.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source
“That should be complemented with the requisite key enablers, such as strong coordinating mechanisms and an effective flow of information. We believe that such an approach would bridge some of the existing gaps in implementing civilian-protection mandates. One aspect of the protection of civilians that my delegation particularly feels has not been given adequate attention is the protection of journalists and media professionals. Resolution 1738 (2006) and resolution 1910 (2010) attempted to provide protection for journalists, respectively, in the general context and in Somalia. Unfortunately, that was too little, too late. I regret to inform the Council that a Malaysian journalist was killed recently while in Somalia to report on a humanitarian aid mission.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source
“While my delegation recognizes the efforts made by the Council to prevent unnecessary loss of innocent life, we reiterate that the responsibility to protect civilians lies with the host Governments to peacekeeping missions. In that regard, missions with a civilian-protection mandate should conduct their tasks without prejudice to that responsibility. My delegation also wishes to stress the importance of impartiality as a guiding principle for United Nations peacekeepers mandated to protect civilians. Malaysia is of the view that the successful protection of civilians by United Nations peacekeeping missions requires a more comprehensive and holistic approach that incorporates the provision of resources, support and training.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source
“My delegation also wishes to associate itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Since the last open debate on this topic in May (see S/PV.6531), the Council has established the United Nations Organization Interim Security Force for Abyei and the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS), with both peacekeeping missions having mandates on the protection of civilians. The presence of Malaysian peacekeepers in UNMISS underscores Malaysia's firm commitment and its belief that United Nations peacekeeping operations are an indispensable instrument that has contributed immensely to the resolution of many armed conflicts. However, this instrument must be wielded with great care.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source
“At the outset, allow me to join others in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of November. I wish you well in that important task. I also wish to thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, the Director for International Law and Cooperation of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the High Commissioner for Human Rights for their presentations. Malaysia is pleased with the Council's decision to make this meeting an open debate, which allows for the participation of the general membership of the Organization, thereby contributing further to openness and transparency in the work of the Council, to which Portugal and others are strongly committed.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Further, we also call for the release of all Palestinian prisoners, as such release is essential for creating a climate of mutual trust, which is necessary for the resumption of permanent status negotiations. Resolving the issue of Palestine requires the international community to focus all its energy and efforts on achieving a comprehensive peace in the region and restoring the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to an independent State of Palestine. All parties must act truthfully and sincerely towards achieving these objectives. We again urge the Security Council to take necessary measures, failing which would put the Council's credibility as the principal organ responsible for international peace and security at risk. Now is the time for peace, and we should not let this opportunity go to waste.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Although the recent agreement between Israel and Palestine for the swap of over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners is a step towards achieving peace, we should not forget that 5,000 Palestinian civilian prisoners, including children, women and elected officials, are still imprisoned or arbitrarily detained by Israel. Even more worrying are the extremely poor, undignified and, in some cases, life-threatening conditions under which the Palestinian prisoners are being detained in Israeli prisons and detention centres. Malaysia calls on Israel to stop this mistreatment of Palestinians and to observe appropriate standards related to the treatment of prisoners.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In addition, we call on Israel to immediately fulfil all of its obligations, including refraining from provocation. The recent Israeli settlement plans in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, are deplorable and are illegal under international law. Such provocative acts have put the two-State solution in jeopardy. We therefore call on Israel to fulfil its international obligations by completely stopping its settlement activities and to abrogate all policies and practices that contravene international law and minimum standards of internationally accepted basic human rights, including the immediate lifting of the unlawful blockade of Gaza.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“All of us have to support Palestine in exercising its natural and inalienable rights, including the right to self-determination, in the establishment of 5 an independent State of Palestine, based on the 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital. This support is in accordance with the two-State solution and takes into account the security concerns of both parties. In the light of the fact that more than two thirds of the States Members of the United Nations have recognized the State of Palestine, we call on the Security Council to expedite this application at the earliest opportunity. The Security Council has the moral, political and legal responsibility to ensure that Palestine is admitted as a Member of the United Nations without further delay. There is no reason for the Council not to do so.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Decades of strife and politico- legal arguments have made the quest for a solution ever more elusive. The United Nations, including the Security Council, has churned out over 180 resolutions on Palestine, at last count. However, we are still grappling with this task today, as no tangible outcome has been produced. That is partly due to our inability to bring into effect the very resolutions that we have adopted at all levels of this Organization. Malaysia fully endorses the application of Palestine to become a Member of the United Nations, as we feel deeply for the people of Palestine, whose forefathers inhabited the land for virtually the last two millennia.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“First of all, on behalf of the Government of Malaysia, I wish to convey our condolences to the Government of Turkey at the tragic occurrence of the earthquake in Turkey yesterday. We also wish to offer our condolences to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the passing away of the Crown Prince. Let me now congratulate you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. Secondly, I wish to align my delegation with the statement made by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and the statement to be delivered by the representative of Kazakhstan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. For more than half a century, the international community has yearned for a peaceful and just solution of the Palestinian issue.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Centre not only provides training for Malaysians but is also open to foreign participants. In January 2010, it hosted the eleventh United Nations Senior Mission Leaders course, in which 24 participants from 20 countries, representing military, police and civilian institutions, attended a 14-day course. We will continue to upgrade the Centre's facilities, as well as the quality of the training provided, based on United Nations best practices and the experience that we have gained over the past 51 years in United Nations peacekeeping missions. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Malaysia's firm and continuing support for peacekeeping activities under the umbrella of the United Nations, and that the United Nations can continue to count on Malaysia's direct contribution in this important area in future.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“With that in mind, all of our personnel deployed in any United Nations peacekeeping mission will always try to reach out to win the hearts and minds of the local populace through quick-impact projects. At the national level, Malaysia has always provided assistance to countries in need through Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme initiatives, with the aim of contributing to nation-building in affected countries. In addition, Malaysia has always encouraged its business community to invest in developing countries, helping to provide more jobs and wealth creation, particularly in countries affected by conflict. In order to ensure that our peacekeepers are well trained and ready to perform the duties required of them, the Malaysian Government established its own Peacekeeping Training Centre in 1996.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“My delegation therefore urges the relevant authorities to facilitate quick and uninterrupted medical evacuation and access to medical care for wounded peacekeepers, who have made sacrifices to bring peace and stability to the world. Malaysia is encouraged by the important role that peacekeeping missions play in the process of peacebuilding. Time and again, peacekeepers are referred to as "early peacebuilders". In that regard, Malaysia will continue to uphold its commitment to the attainment of global peace and stability, which will enable countries to focus their resources on the pursuit of economic and social development for the well-being of their peoples.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“While the Secretariat has launched the global field support strategy in order to address these issues, my delegation appeals to those countries that have the means to continue to contribute generously to the much-needed key enablers in order to allow peacekeepers to conduct their work successfully. By the same token, we also wish to express our concern about the safety and security of United Nations peacekeepers globally, given the rising numbers of casualties in recent months. We are also concerned about delays in the evacuation of wounded peacekeepers, as witnessed recently. Such delays can lead to the loss of precious lives.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In that regard, Malaysia is concerned about the gaps in implementing mandates for the protection of civilians - a concern that has recently been echoed by some force commanders. Malaysia therefore reiterates that the Security Council should ensure that mandates on the protection of civilians must be clear and precise, and that missions must also be provided with the required key enablers in order to implement the mandated tasks effectively and efficiently. My delegation is also aware that there are resource gaps in peacekeeping missions. I urge that the funds represented by an annual budget of $8 billion be utilized in a more efficient and transparent manner, and that countries with the ability to contribute more not shy away from providing more resources.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement, including by enhancing transparency in the work of these two important Departments. In light of the many challenges confronting United Nations peacekeeping operations, we see the importance of being clear on the mandate concerning the protection of civilians in regions affected by armed conflict. That mandate is necessary in order to prevent the unnecessary loss of innocent lives. But the international community must be reminded that the principal responsibility to protect civilians still lies with national Governments. More importantly, United Nations peacekeepers mandated to protect civilians in regions affected by armed conflict must be guided by the principle of impartiality in discharging their duties.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We also recognize the significant on-the-job experience gained by Malaysian Armed Forces personnel through their participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations. The opportunity to operate in an international environment with forces from other Member States, exposed to different doctrines and geographic terrain, provides valuable lessons for Malaysia's troops. That international exposure has contributed to enhancing the professionalism of Malaysian Armed Forces personnel. In that connection, my delegation fully supports the various initiatives of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support aimed at further improving the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of peacekeeping operations and the well-being of United Nations peacekeepers and staff members.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Malaysia's involvement in United Nations peacekeeping operations began as early as 1960, only three years after we became independent, with our participation in the United Nations Operation in the Congo. To date, Malaysia has participated in 24 United Nations peacekeeping operations around the world, and in NATO-led operations. That record clearly reflects Malaysia's firm commitment to and belief in the central role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security, and its conviction that United Nations peacekeeping operations are an indispensable instrument that has contributed immensely to the resolution of many armed conflicts, both within and among States. It is for those reasons that Malaysia currently has a total of 1,151 military and police personnel serving in various capacities in seven peacekeeping missions.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“At the outset, allow me to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this debate today. It comes at a time when the United Nations is facing multiple challenges in its peacekeeping operations all over the world. My delegation wishes to align itself with the statement made by the representative of Morocco on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General for his participation in and contribution to this debate. Malaysia joins other delegations in condemning the terrorist attack on the United Nations office in Abuja, Nigeria, this morning, and wishes to offer our condolences to the families of the victims.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source