Kuala Lampur, April 20 -- Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu denied that Malaysia is being in voicing out its concerns about China's treatment of its Uyghur Muslim community.

He was asked to comment on Malaysia's stand on the matter, and whether it contrasted with the country's consistent criticism of Israel's treatment of Palestinian Muslims.

In an interview recently, the first time minister said that Malaysia has been using its diplomatic channels to convey its dissatisfaction on the treatment towards the minority Muslim community in China.

"We continue to use diplomatic channels under the Foreign Ministry. The minister for foreign affairs always talks about the issues that are happening in China, in the meetings that take place.

"Maybe ...