Malaysia bans Israeli shipping firm Zim from docking at its ports

WORLD, Dec. 20 (YPA) – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Wednesday that his country would prevent the Israeli shipping company, ZIM, from docking at any port in the country.

“These restrictions are a response to Israel’s actions that ignore basic humanitarian principles and violate international law through continuous massacres and atrocities against the Palestinians,” said Anwar.

In addition, Anwar said the government decided to block the Israeli-based shipping company, ZIM, from docking at any port in the country with immediate effect.

“In 2005, the Cabinet at that time granted permission for those ships to land in Malaysia. However, the current government has decided to revoke all previous Cabinet decisions,” he added.

He said the government is confident that the decisions will not affect Malaysian trade activities.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd, also known as ZIM, is an Israeli international shipping company listed on the stock exchange.

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