KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, currently on a working visit to Jordan, presented a symbolic check worth US$1,000,000 on behalf of the Malaysian people to two organisations in Jordan to support cancer treatment for the people of Gaza.
Mohamad shared on his Facebook that the two organisations, the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO) and the King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC), each received US$500,000.
He stated that the contribution stemmed from the solidarity and concern of the Malaysian people for Gazans through their donations to the Humanitarian Trust Fund for the People of Palestine (AAKRP).
"Malaysia is committed to working with JHCO in efforts to provide humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people, both now and in the future."
The minister added that during a meeting with JHCO Secretary-General Dr. Hussein Mohammad Al-Shebli, he was informed that JHCO has been using the King Hussein Bridge, the only land route to Gaza, since the closure of the Rafah border crossing in Egypt on May 7, 2024.
JHCO has played a crucial role in managing aid deliveries from various international organisations and donor countries, he stated.
Mohamad mentioned that he also visited the KHCC cancer treatment centre, where he was warmly welcomed by the Chair of the Board of Trustees, Princess Ghida Talal. Also present were Chief Executive Officer Nisreen Qatamesh and Donation Collection Director Abeer Al-Maghrabi.
Established in 1997, KHCC provides free cancer treatment and conducts world-class research. The centre is currently treating 300 Palestinian cancer patients.
According to Mohamad, both JHCO and KHCC greatly appreciated the contributions made by the Malaysian people as a sign of solidarity with the Palestinian people.
"KHCC also hopes to establish cooperation with the National Cancer Society (Malaysia) to strengthen cancer treatment and research efforts in the future," he noted.
Mohamad said that in both meetings held in Jordan, he emphasised Malaysia's commitment to providing humanitarian and health assistance to the Palestinian people and strengthening cooperation with leading institutions in Jordan.
He also expressed hope that this collaboration would continue to bring hope and much-needed assistance to the Palestinian people in Gaza.
Mohamad is in Jordan to attend the High-Level Conference 'Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza,' co-hosted by King Abdullah II of Jordan, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt, and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, scheduled for Tuesday, June 11.
Meanwhile, the Foreign Affairs Ministry or Wisma Putra, in its Facebook posting on Tuesday, stated that Malaysia's collaboration with JHCO includes the procurement of essential supplies such as food, medical supplies, and other necessities, leveraging Jordan's proximity to Gaza and its robust infrastructure.
"These supplies are crucial for the survival and well-being of Gazans," it said.
According to Wisma Putra, the US$500,000 to KHCC is aimed at assisting in covering the treatment costs for Palestinians.
– BERNAMA