Malaysia Recognises National Transitional Council As Libya's Interim Government

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has expressed its recognition of the National Transitional Council (NTC) as the legitimate interim government in Libya.

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman said Kuala Lumpur was hopeful that the NTC, supported by the Libyan people, would govern the interim administration towards national unity, reconciliation, inclusiveness and reconstruction that would bring lasting peace and stability to Libya and its people.

The NTC is under the leadership of Mustafa Abdul Jalil and Mahmoud Jibril as well as other appointed members.

"Malaysia joins other international voices in calling for the Gaddafi forces to submit to the choices of the majority of the Libyan people," Anifah said in a statement Friday night.

This, he said, was to prevent further bloodshed among fellow Libyans and avoid the northern African country from drifting into a tragic humanitarian disaster.