CAIRO, April 9 -- Malaysia will continue to prioritise the humanitarian crisis in Gaza despite escalating conflicts, geopolitical uncertainty and rising tensions across West Asia.

Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC) director-general Datuk Sani Araby Alim Araby, said Malaysia remains resolute in carrying out the 30-container humanitarian aid mission to Gaza, despite mounting challenges, to support the increasingly vulnerable Palestinian population.

He said global economic uncertainties, including currency instability against the US dollar and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, have significantly increased procurement costs for the mission.

"For non-governmental organisations (NGOs) supporting Gaza, rising costs have a direct impact. ...