PM warns against exploiting religious issues

The Star

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned politicians not to use religious and racial issues for personal gain.  Speaking to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Teras Jernang in Bandar Baru Bangi, the premier stressed that such actions will eventually destroy racial harmony.  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00Before that, this is Ramadhan, the holy day of Jemaah, so we want to give you a view and advice on what is the main problem of religious people.

00:24We follow the law, whoever breaks the law will be punished, especially the leaders of parties and communities.

00:37Don't put this issue on personal interest, because if we continue, it will burn the people.

00:49But the attitude of the government is of course firm.

00:53Rituals, abusing human dignity, religion are not allowed, especially in our country with various religions and communities.

01:04We respect Islam as a religion, but we protect harmony.

01:11So I want to give you a view, don't use this as a political weapon, because it will burn the people.

01:34Bye.

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