IPOH, May 16 — Malaysia is closely monitoring the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) humanitarian mission to Gaza after the convoy entered high-risk waters where organisers fear possible interception, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today,
He said the government remains on standby as the flotilla, involving 54 ships and nearly 500 activists from 45 countries, approaches areas near Gaza that organisers say carry a high risk of action by Israeli forces.
“We are always monitoring… The government will do what it can.
“We are in direct communication with not only the Malaysian participants but also with Spain, Turkiye and Brazil,” he was quoted by The Star as saying after meeting Bumiputera small contractors here today.
“We pray that nothing will happen, but we must be prepared,” he added.
The flotilla, coordinated by the Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC), hs entered what organisers described as a “high-risk zone”.
The latest mission comes after an earlier Global Sumud Flotilla attempt reportedly saw several vessels intercepted in international waters, with activists detained and some boats damaged or allegedly sabotaged.
SNCC previously said 10 Malaysians involved in the earlier mission were among several participants detained several days by Israeli forces last month, and later released in Turkiye.
Date: 16 May, 2026 6:00 pm
Source: Malay Mail
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