By Joseph Sipalan
Malaysia’s plan to send 100 million ringgit (US$24 million) in aid to Gaza has become a lightning rod for economic anxieties as Malaysians weigh their long-standing support for war-ravaged Palestinians against mounting frustrations over spiralling living costs and government austerity measures.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the humanitarian package late on Sunday, addressing a crowd of some 20,000 at a solidarity rally for Palestine in Kuala Lumpur.
He urged corporate leaders, affluent…