Israel-Gaza war: Malaysia’s Anwar defends Hamas ties, says Islamist group sees him as ‘friend’ amid peace talks
“Is that an offence? Did I promote terrorism?” Anwar said at a Nikkei Forum in Tokyo on Thursday. “No. I appealed because I have an advantage. What is my advantage? I know them. And they consider me a friend. A duty as a friend is to convey what’s best.”