PUTRAJAYA: Any polemic related to the BlackRock issue that is linked to the Israeli regime could affect Malaysia's interests as a developing country, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking at the July monthly assembly of the Prime Minister's Department here on Monday (July 1), Anwar reminded everyone not to be 'excessive' in discussing polemic linked to the BlackRock issue. "History shows that compared to other countries, we (Malaysia) are among the clearest and firmest (in voicing out against Israel); don’t demand more than that. Anwar said that besides GIP, other parties did not agree with the conditions set by Khazanah and EPF. In January it was announced that GIP is being acquired by BlackRock, with the transaction expected to complete in the third quarter of 2024.

Source: The Star July 01, 2024 09:00 UTC