Rather than a sporadic boycott, a greater impact against the wrongful actions of a rogue state is to adopt the recommendations provided by the BDS movement. Clearly, the counter-movement in the US states against the BDS movement is nothing short of punishment for those who stand for justice and fairness. This programme which ended in 2019, along with continued support towards existing Palestinian students should be reintroduced and expanded further. Indeed, we can certainly be a better Malaysia for Gaza by lending consistent support to victims of massacres and conflict, both at home and abroad. *Nurul Izzah Anwar is Keadilan vice-president and Dr Yolanda Augustin is a healthcare activist.

Source: The Guardian November 13, 2023 03:58 UTC