{"id":174496,"date":"2023-05-29T17:06:51","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T17:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/?p=174496"},"modified":"2023-05-29T17:06:56","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T17:06:56","slug":"um-hosts-exhibition-commemorating-75th-anniversary-of-al-nakba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/?p=174496","title":{"rendered":"UM hosts exhibition commemorating 75th anniversary of Al-Nakba"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>By Revda Selver<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GOMBAK, 29 May 2023: In an event held at the University of Malaya (UM) on 15 May 2023, an exhibition was held that shed light on the ongoing Palestinian struggle and the historical significance of Al-Nakba commemorating its 75th anniversary, that captivated a diverse audience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exhibition aimed to foster understanding and empathy for the Palestinian cause among Malaysians and international students alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-174497\" data-id=\"174497\" src=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9672-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9672-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9672-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9672-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9672-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9672-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9672-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A sample of Palestinian handmade artifacts.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-174500\" data-id=\"174500\" src=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9690-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9690-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9690-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9690-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9690-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9690-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9690-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Photographs on the Palestinian cause that was part of the exhibition.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-174498\" data-id=\"174498\" src=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9680-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9680-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9680-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9680-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9680-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9680-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9680-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A map of Palestine that was part of the interactive corner.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-174499\" data-id=\"174499\" src=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9687-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9687-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9687-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9687-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9687-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9687-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9687-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The interactive corner in the exhibition.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It showcased Al-Nakba (meaning the exodus of Palestinians from their home country) through compelling visuals, an inclusive approach, and engaging a diverse audience who left messages on an interactive wall. Another corner was dedicated to present Palestinian handmade items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9551-scaled.jpg?fit=790%2C527&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9551-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9551-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9551-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9551-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9551-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9551-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption><em> Fatma Tabassum <\/em>leaves a message of solidarity in the interactive corner of the exhibition. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fourth year Economics student, Fatma Tabassum, expressed her admiration to IIUMToday, stating that the impactful images showcased had captivated her attention and she found it enlightening. \u0153The photographs spoke for themselves,\u009d she said. It also deepened her understanding of the Palestinian people, dispelling any skepticism she may have had of their struggles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-174582\" data-id=\"174582\" src=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9633-1-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9633-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9633-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9633-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9633-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9633-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9633-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Malaysian UM students holding the Palestinian flag as way of showing solidarity. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-174583\" data-id=\"174583\" src=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9636-1-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9636-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9636-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9636-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9636-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9636-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9636-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Malaysian UM students holding the Palestinian flag as way of showing solidarity. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-174584\" data-id=\"174584\" src=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9643-1-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9643-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9643-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9643-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9643-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9643-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9643-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Malaysian UM student holds the Palestinian flag as way of showing solidarity. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-174585\" data-id=\"174585\" src=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9583-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9583-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9583-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9583-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9583-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9583-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9583-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Kashmiri UM students holding the Palestinian Flag.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-174586\" data-id=\"174586\" src=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9587-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9587-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9587-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9587-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9587-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9587-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9587-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Fatma holding the Palestinian Flag. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-174587\" data-id=\"174587\" src=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9623-1-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9623-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9623-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9623-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9623-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9623-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9623-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The youngest exhibition visitor showing solidarity by raising the victory sign and the Palestinian flag.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A Palestinian UM student, Sundus Wael, shared her admiration for the exhibition&#8217;s inventive portrayal of Palestinian culture. She specifically emphasized the strategic decision to host the exhibition at UM, attracting a diverse audience who could engage with the Palestinian narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sundus further conveyed her hope for increased support from influential figures in Malaysia, recognizing their potential to amplify and bring attention to the authentic Palestinian story. \u0153Malaysians have been always supporters to our cause, but I rarely notice on my social media accounts Malaysian influencers sharing content about Palestine,\u009d she explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9528-scaled.jpg?fit=790%2C527&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9528-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9528-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9528-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9528-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9528-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9528-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption><em> Naila Arif <\/em>during the interview with IIUMToday<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Eager to delve into Palestinian history and understanding its origins, an Indian master&#8217;s student, Naila Arif, shared her empathy with the sufferings endured by the Palestinian people, she lauded their resilience and unwavering faith, and described their tawakul (trust in Allah) as supreme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9515-scaled.jpg?fit=790%2C527&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9515-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9515-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9515-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9515-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9515-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9515-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption><em> From the left, Aisha Sohail and  Salma Alfaramawry while interviewed by IIUMToday.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Biochemical student, Aisha Sohail, praised the exhibition for its educational value, allowing visitors to explore both Al-Nakba and Palestinian culture and suggested that a deeper exploration of Palestinian history be incorporated. She conveyed her admiration for the Palestinian perseverance, hoping that their struggles will ultimately triumph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fourth-year Egyptian student, Salma Alfaramawry, emphasized the significance of the exhibition for UM students, highlighting the lack of other events discussing the Palestinian cause. She believed that attendees had gained valuable insights from the exhibition and expressed a desire to learn more about how Palestinians have preserved their culture, particularly those who migrated from Palestine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9504-scaled.jpg?fit=790%2C527&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9504-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9504-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9504-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9504-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9504-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9504-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption> Brinton while sharing his impressions on the exhibition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0153I had no clue about the Palestinian cause before this exhibition,\u009d said an Economics student from China, who wanted to be identified as <em>Brinton<\/em>. For him, the exhibition served as an introduction to the Palestinian issue, prompting him to advocate for increased awareness and support for the Palestinians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9488-scaled.jpg?fit=790%2C527&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9488-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9488-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9488-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9488-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9488-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9488-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption><em>The walk of support for Palestinians that was part of the event. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The event included a walk of support that commenced with a powerful speech in both English and Malay, explaining the meaning of Al-Nakba as an ongoing catastrophe for the Palestinian people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The President of Hashim Sani Center for Palestinian studies, Prof. Dr. Nazari Ismail reminded the participants during his speech that the Palestinian cause transcends religious and national boundaries, emphasizing its significance as a humanitarian issue that is still on going. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exhibition was organized by Friends of Palestine (FoP) in association with Hashim Sani Center for Palestinian Studies and Boycott, Divest, Sanction (BDS) Malaysia, sponsored by Palm Strategic Initiatives Centre, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Al-Nakba. ***<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Revda Selver GOMBAK, 29 May 2023: In an event held at the University of Malaya (UM) on 15 May 2023, an exhibition was held&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5693,"featured_media":174506,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[114,19,252,23],"tags":[],"nelio_content":{"isAutoShareEnabled":true,"autoShareEndMode":"never","automationSources":{"useCustomSentences":false,"customSentences":[]},"followers":[11247,469,5693],"suggestedReferences":[],"efiUrl":"","efiAlt":"","highlights":[],"permalinkQueryArgs":[]},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9477-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/174496"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5693"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=174496"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/174496\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":174620,"href":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/174496\/revisions\/174620"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/174506"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=174496"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=174496"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=174496"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}