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Malaysia· KlangMalaysia bans Israeli citizens from entering for chess championship
Malaysia, despite hosting the World Amateur Chess Championship, maintains its policy prohibiting Israeli citizens from entering the country, sparking controversy.
Background
Malaysia does not have diplomatic relations with Israel and has long maintained an entry ban on Israeli citizens. This policy has previously led to issues with international sporting and cultural events hosted in Malaysia, where Israeli participants were denied entry.
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Malaysia prohibits Israeli citizens from entering for chess championship
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News highlights Malaysia's hosting of an international chess event while maintaining its ban on Israeli citizens.
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