When asked by Jakarta Post to comment on whether accepting the Helsinki MoU was a face-saving measure by GAM in the face of military setbacks, Malik said: Well, we have to be realistic.
Saat diwawancarai Jakarta Post tentang apakah mengakui MoU Helsinki adalah tindakan pencitraan oleh GAM pasca kemunduran militernya, Malik menjawab: "Kami harus realistis.