ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MEDIA COALITION FOR THE SUPPORT OF AL-QUDS AND PALESTINE – MALAYSIA

Majlis Perundingan Pertubuhan Islam Malaysia (Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organizations) – MAPIM
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PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MEDIA COALITION FOR THE SUPPORT OF AL-QUDS AND PALESTINE – MALAYSIA

8th February 2026

Majlis Perundingan Pertubuhan Islam Malaysia (MAPIM) hereby announces the establishment of the Media Coalition for the Support of Al-Quds and Palestine – Malaysia , a national initiative to consolidate, strengthen, and mobilise media efforts in defence of truth, justice, and the rights of the Palestinian people.

The formation of this coalition comes at a critical moment when the genocide in Gaza, the ongoing occupation of Palestine, and the systematic violations at Al‑Quds are being normalised, distorted, or silenced through biased narratives, selective reporting, and political pressure on media institutions.

This coalition is a response to that moral failure.

Purpose and Vision

The Media Coalition for the Support of Al-Quds and Palestine – Malaysia is established to serve as a collective platform for journalists, editors, broadcasters, digital media practitioners, academics, content creators, and independent media organisations committed to ethical journalism and humanitarian truth.

Its vision is clear:
●to ensure that the Palestinian narrative is reported with accuracy, dignity, and moral clarity, free from intimidation, censorship, or distortion.

Core Objectives

• To counter disinformation, propaganda, and dehumanising narratives surrounding Palestine
• To amplify Palestinian voices and lived realities, especially from Gaza and Al-Quds
• To uphold ethical journalism rooted in international law and human dignity
• To coordinate rapid media responses during crises and major developments
• To build media literacy and capacity among Malaysian media practitioners on Palestine
• To strengthen solidarity between Malaysian and international media networks Guiding Principles

The coalition is guided by the following principles:

• Commitment to truth and factual reporting
• Rejection of genocide, apartheid, and occupation
• Independence from political or corporate pressure
• Respect for journalistic ethics and professional integrity
• Solidarity with oppressed peoples, not power

This coalition is not partisan. It is principled.
It does not seek to silence debate. It seeks to end silence in the face of injustice.

Call to Media Practitioners

MAPIM calls upon:

• Media organisations
• Journalists and editors
• Digital and alternative media platforms
• Academic and research institutions
• Independent content creators and filmmakers
  to join this coalition and contribute to a united, credible, and impactful media front in support of Al-Quds and Palestine. Next Steps

In the coming weeks, the coalition will announce:

• Its interim coordination committee
• Membership framework and code of ethics
• Media action plans and campaigns
• Training and briefing sessions for journalists
• Strategic collaborations at regional and international levels Conclusion

The struggle for Palestine is also a struggle for truth.

When truth is suppressed, injustice thrives.

Malaysia has a moral responsibility to stand on the right side of history.

The media has a sacred responsibility to speak when others choose silence.

The establishment of the Media Coalition for the Support of Al-Quds and Palestine – Malaysia is a declaration that truth will not be abandoned, and justice will not be negotiable.

Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid
●President
Majlis Perundingan Pertubuhan Islam Malaysia
●President
The Global Coalition for SupportAl Quds and Palestine