Anwar's stance on Palestine praised by renowned journalist Mehdi Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's firm position on Palestine, especially in front of Western leaders, is critical and necessary, says renowned British-American journalist Mehdi Hasan.

"I think his voice is crucial. I don't agree 100% with everything he (Anwar) says but I think what he said on Gaza, in terms of challenging the West, and going to Germany, sitting next to (German Chancellor Olaf) Scholz and challenging (him), as I said at the time, was a vital voice," he told The Star at a networking cocktail organised by HRD Corp at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre Mitec on Sunday (Sept 29).