IPOH: Extreme views on ethnicity and religion which incite hatred and could provoke hostility among citizens must stop, says Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.
The Sultan of Perak said firm and immediate action must be taken to prevent activities that could poison minds and fan negative emotions by exploiting differences in ethnicity and religion."This earth must not be sown with poisonous weeds that can kill the trees of unity, nor should the sky be allowed to be shrouded in acidic clouds that rain down on it with racist and religious-driven extremist beliefs.
"Countries and states where citizens live in peace and harmony will be able to focus their attention, energy and effort to attract investors and tourists, increase economic growth and boost development, ultimately leading to prosperity for the people," he added.Ruler: Holistic progress needed "Everyone plays a role in ensuring that harmonious inter-ethnic relations continue to be nurtured and that understanding between followers of various religions continues to be fostered," he said.
"From an Islamic perspective, the existence of various religions and cultures is testament to God's greatness, having made this realm and its inhabitants of various ethnicities and appearances.
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