KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia once again made history at the United Nations when its resolution to combat extremism and radicalisation initiated by the Global Movement of Moderates (GMM) was accepted at the 72th Session of the UN Assembly.

Chief Executive Officer of GMM Foundation (GMMF) Datuk Dr Nasharudin Mat Isa said this was a big recognition for Malaysia as the message of moderation had gained global support.

"It is not easy to convince the international community but with Malaysia's track record as a nation which practises moderation, tolerance and mutual respect, we managed to convince UN members," he said in a statement.

He said the resolution was supported by 135 UN member nations except the United States and Israel, which opposed, while no nations abstained.

The resolution was tabled by Malaysia's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, Datuk Seri Mohd Shahrul Ikram Yaakob, last September. – Bernama