PAS lashed out at DAP for questioning the government’s decision to disallow Israeli sailors to take part in the Youth Sailing World Championships in Langkawi.
PAS in saying that they supported Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin’s decision in accepting the withdrawal of the sailors on grounds that Malaysia was guided by diplomatic policy.
Perak PAS Youth chief Mohd Akmal Kamarudin said the government’s decision “is a step in the right direction as Malaysia does not have any diplomatic ties with Israel.”
Denying the sailors visas was nothing compared to the violence against the Palestinian people.
“Does this mean DAP, who claims to be championing justice and human rights, support Israel in attacking and oppressing Palestine?
“DAP should be more concerned about this. We also urge Chong to retract his statement and apologise for hurting the feelings of those who stand in solidarity with the Palestinians,” he said.
The Jerusalem Post reported that Yoav Omer and Noy Drihan would not be taking part in the event on Sunday as both have yet to receive their visas 24 hours before their scheduled departure.
The chairman of the Israel Sailing Association, Gili Amirl, said they may file a lawsuit against Malaysia and the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) for not allowing its athletes to participate – source thestaronline
