Anwar has never called Hamas a terrorist group, says Fahmi

 

Fahmi Fadzil said Putrajaya condemns all acts of terrorism and has never categorised Hamas as a terrorist organisation.

SAN FRANCISCO: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has never made any remark categorising Hamas as a terrorist organisation, says communications and digital minister Fahmi Fadzil.

When asked about an allegation by a group called Concerned Lawyers for Justice (CLJ), Fahmi maintained that Anwar had never made such remarks, even in Parliament.

“This is insinuating (something) he has never insinuated. We condemn all acts of terrorism,” said Fahmi, who is also the unity government spokesman.

In a statement, CLJ claimed Anwar had insinuated that Hamas was a terrorist organisation, and expressed its disappointment.

“We call upon Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to carefully consider the implications of his statements and to approach the matter with a balanced and informed perspective,” it said.

Fahmi is in San Francisco as part of Anwar’s delegation to the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders’ Meeting, which ends today. - FMT