Protests in Malaysia over presence at defense show of Western firms supplying weapons to Israel

Описание: (7 May 2024)
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 7 May 2024
1. Various of companies and products at defense trade show
1. Protester shouting (Malay): “Damned, damned America” near the Malaysian International Trade and Exhibition Center
3. Tian Chua and other protesters shouting slogans
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Tian Chua, Activist:
“We urge the Malaysian government to take a firm and consistent stand, do not allow these arms dealers, to be present and promote their war-mongering ideology.”
5. Protesters shouting at cars
6. Woman holding mock dead baby
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Amir Iskandar, Activist:
“Accepting sponsorship from Lockheed Martin is despicable, it is blood money, it is profit made from the deaths of thousands, tens of thousands of innocent civilians.”
9. Various protesters with giant placard shouting at roadside
STORYLINE:
People gathered in Malaysia's capital Tuesday urge the government to expel “murderous arms dealers” that supply weapons to Israel from a defense exhibition this week.

More than 1,300 companies from 60 nations are participating in the Defense Services Asia and a concurrent National Security Asia exhibitions that started Monday in Kuala Lumpur.

But the Malaysian government said Tuesday that it does not meddle in the business dealings of any global company.

The event is hosted and co-organized by the Defense Ministry and Home Affairs Ministry.

The Solidarity for Palestinian coalition held a brief rally Tuesday outside the exhibition center to protest the presence of U.S. weapons maker Lockheed Martin, European missile manufacturer MBDA and others that provided arms to Israel during the ongoing war with Hamas.

The group said it was also inconsistent with Malaysia's strong support of the Palestinian cause and insensitive to the many Malaysians who oppose the ongoing conflict that has killed more. than 34,500 Palestinians.

Officials have said the exhibition gives space to industry players to display the latest defense technology, and help countries bolster their defense preparedness.

Many Islamic countries are participating including Turkey, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Pakistan, as well as Asian defense players, the official said.

AP video by Syawalludin Zain

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