Kuala lumpur: PAS Information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has been urged to issue a public apology to the people of Thailand and Cambodia for mocking Malaysia’s diplomatic efforts in brokering a ceasefire between the two countries.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, political secretary to the Finance Minister, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim, emphasized that while the world acknowledges Malaysia’s role, particularly Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, in promoting regional peace, the actions of the Pasir Mas MP were unpatriotic and an embarrassment to the country.
Muhammad Kamil, who also serves as Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) chief, stated that narrow opposition politics must be rejected and such irresponsible voices should not be allowed to damage the nation’s reputation. He asserted that Malaysia will not defend reckless and disrespectful actions by those who show no regard for other nations, especially neighboring countries, and that similar insults would not be tolerated if directed at Malaysia.
Highlighting the importance of reconciliation, Muhammad Kamil noted that political hatred is being used to dismiss peace efforts. He reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to upholding its name through diplomacy, advocating for humanitarian solutions over hostility. He stressed that the peace effort between Thailand and Cambodia transcends party politics and individual interests, reflecting the country’s honor.
Muhammad Kamil further remarked on Malaysia’s standing as a respected regional leader, pointing out the global welcome the initiative received, contrasting it with the opposition’s cynical response. He criticized the opposition for failing to achieve diplomatic breakthroughs of this scale during their tenure, while the current MADANI government actively engages in international diplomacy and conflict resolution.
The controversy arose after Fadhli posted an image on social media depicting a goat and a sheep fighting over a banana, with a monkey acting as the judge, accompanied by a caption suggesting the goat and sheep should not need a monkey to mediate their dispute.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the agreement between Thailand and Cambodia for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to ease border tensions, following a special meeting in Putrajaya attended by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.