Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim accuses Meta of cowardice after his Facebook post on the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was removed, in his government’s latest run-in with the firm over blocked content.
Anwar had posted a video recording of his phone call with a Hamas official to offer condolences over Haniyeh’s death, which was later removed.
Anwar, who met Haniyeh in Qatar in May, has said he has good relations with the Hamas political leadership but no links on a military level.
“Let this serve as a clear and unequivocal message to Meta: Cease this display of cowardice,” Anwar posts on his Facebook page.
Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment and Malaysia’s communications ministry said it would address the issue at a press conference.
Malaysia has previously complained to Meta over its takedown of content, including local media coverage of Anwar’s last meeting with Haniyeh, which was later restored.
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