00:00His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has condemned the interception and detention
00:07of global Sumud flotilla volunteers, saying the action goes against universal values of
00:12compassion.
00:13In a statement on Friday, Sultan Ibrahim described the flotilla as a noble mission aimed at helping
00:19those suffering from hunger, including the elderly, women and children.
00:24His Majesty highlighted that volunteers, including Malaysians, had taken risks to carry a message
00:29of humanity to the international stage.
00:33Yet, despite their humanitarian mission to deliver food supplies, they were blocked and detained.
00:39Earlier, Sultan Ibrahim granted an audience to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at
00:45Istana Bukit Tunku, during which the Prime Minister presented an update on the latest developments,
00:52including Malaysia's ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure the release of the detained volunteers.
00:57His Majesty also offered prayers that the government's efforts to assist Malaysian volunteers will
01:03be eased and protected by Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.
