Press Release On Viva Palestina Malaysia’s Boycott Israel Walkabout
Kuala Lumpur, 24th January 2010... Viva Palestina Malaysia (VPM) members, family and friends donned ‘Boycott Israel’ t shirts while taking in a leisurely morning stroll amidst the cool crisp morning air and lush green surroundings of Taman Bukit Kiara. The walk was aimed at encouraging the public to boycott Israel as well as 4 companies which support the Zionist regime through their manufacturing and business operations.
As part of sustained efforts to support the Palestinian cause for freedom and justice, Viva Palestina Malaysia (formerly known as COMPLETE - Coalition of Malaysian NGOs against Persecution of Palestinians) joins the worldwide call for a boycott of Israel.
The Sunday walk was the third activity in a series of ‘Boycott Israel’ events held by VPM starting with our Boycott Israel Campaign I held on 15th August at Menara DBKL followed by a ‘Family and Friends Day’ at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall on November 14th.
Viva Palestina Malaysia’s activities reinforce the message that was relayed by last year’s ‘Criminalising War’ Conference in Kuala Lumpur at which Y.A. Bhg Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and other prominent speakers like George Galloway and Cynthia Mckinney emphasised the need for perpetrators of war crimes and genocide to be brought to justice. At the very least, there must be efforts made to result in these criminals being ostracized by the world community. The boycott instrument is one such effort which has worked successfully in the past, particularly against the Apartheid regime in South Africa.
We believe measures such as boycotting will isolate and compel Israel to seriously negotiate to end the tragedy leading to the creation of a free and independent state of Palestine.
For info please contact : Yuzaidi at 012 273 4353,
Noraini at 012 277 1710
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As part of sustained efforts to support the Palestinian cause for freedom and justice, Viva Palestina Malaysia (formerly known as COMPLETE - Coalition of Malaysian NGOs against Persecution of Palestinians) joins the worldwide call for a boycott of Israel.
The Sunday walk was the third activity in a series of ‘Boycott Israel’ events held by VPM starting with our Boycott Israel Campaign I held on 15th August at Menara DBKL followed by a ‘Family and Friends Day’ at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall on November 14th.
Viva Palestina Malaysia’s activities reinforce the message that was relayed by last year’s ‘Criminalising War’ Conference in Kuala Lumpur at which Y.A. Bhg Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and other prominent speakers like George Galloway and Cynthia Mckinney emphasised the need for perpetrators of war crimes and genocide to be brought to justice. At the very least, there must be efforts made to result in these criminals being ostracized by the world community. The boycott instrument is one such effort which has worked successfully in the past, particularly against the Apartheid regime in South Africa.
We believe measures such as boycotting will isolate and compel Israel to seriously negotiate to end the tragedy leading to the creation of a free and independent state of Palestine.
For info please contact : Yuzaidi at 012 273 4353,
Noraini at 012 277 1710
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VIVA PALESTINA MALAYSIA, formerly known as COMPLETE (COALITION OF MALAYSIAN NGOs AGAINST PERSECUTION OF PALESTINIANS) is a coalition of more than 50 NGOs that cuts across racial, religious and political lines in Malaysia. This coalition was formed after the recent escalation of Israel-Palestine conflict that culminated in the invasion of Gaza. We intend to work closely with foreign NGOs with similar objectives, and together as a worldwide united front of NGOs, act as an effective pressure group to governments, pushing for a just and comprehensive resolution of the conflict.
VIVA PALESTINA MALAYSIA’s VISION:
To effectuate a just, equitable, prompt and sustainable resolution to the conflict in Palestine.
VIVA PALESTINA MALAYSIA’s VISION:
To effectuate a just, equitable, prompt and sustainable resolution to the conflict in Palestine.
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