Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned against the “selective” application of the international rules-based order, contrasting demands for China to abide by maritime law or Russia to withdraw from Ukraine to the West staying “utterly silent” on Israel’s war that has killed thousands of Palestinians.

Wrapping up a state visit to Australia, Dr Anwar gave qualified praise to Australia, along with New Zealand and Canada, for shifting position to call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.