KUCHING, April 12 (Bernama) -- Religious and racial harmony is a very precious asset that every Malaysian should strive to preserve, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom said today.
He said the opposition should not use religious issues in the Sarawak election because this could threaten harmony in this state of various races and creeds.
"We know this state has its own culture of peace, courtesy and tolerance, with respect for all, regardless of race or religion," he told reporters after closing a course for Quran teachers.
This culture must be protected for the wellbeing of the people and continued development, he added.
At the closing ceremony, Minister in the Chief Minister's Office Datuk Daud Abdul Rahman questioned the motive of PAS contesting the state polls.
Daud, who is PBB vice-president, wondered how PAS could champion Islam when it was vying for only five seats.
He said the peninsula-based party had come to Sarawak to split Muslims in the state for opposition advantage.
Source: http://www.mysinchew.com/node/56043
He said the opposition should not use religious issues in the Sarawak election because this could threaten harmony in this state of various races and creeds.
"We know this state has its own culture of peace, courtesy and tolerance, with respect for all, regardless of race or religion," he told reporters after closing a course for Quran teachers.
This culture must be protected for the wellbeing of the people and continued development, he added.
At the closing ceremony, Minister in the Chief Minister's Office Datuk Daud Abdul Rahman questioned the motive of PAS contesting the state polls.
Daud, who is PBB vice-president, wondered how PAS could champion Islam when it was vying for only five seats.
He said the peninsula-based party had come to Sarawak to split Muslims in the state for opposition advantage.
Source: http://www.mysinchew.com/node/56043
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