The Council of Churches Malaysia (CCM) welcomed the decree of the Majlis Raja-Raja that leaders of political parties are to cease and desist raising racial and religious issues to instigate or incite the public.
Dec 09, 2022
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Council of Churches Malaysia (CCM) welcomed the decree of the Majlis Raja-Raja that leaders of political parties are to cease and desist raising racial and religious issues to instigate or incite the public.
“The role and wise leadership especially of our King, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, in promoting a politics of reconciliation and unity to replace toxic politics, has borne much fruit in preparing Malaysia for a phase of coalition politics in the country,” it said in a statement released December 1.
In a message in conjunction with the 260th Meeting of the Conference of Rulers, Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir, expressed hope that leaders would no longer raise racial and religious issues with the aim of inciting the public.
“I also urge the new government to use this opportunity to lead the nation to a higher level,” said Tuanku Muhriz, who chaired the two-day meeting at Istana Negara, which ended on Wednesday (Nov 30).
The Conference of Rulers has called on the newly-formed government to cultivate a “spirit of togetherness” among the multi-racial, multi-religious and multicultural people of the country.
CCM General Secretary, Rev Jonathan Jesudas assured that the prayers of the churches in the CCM are with the nation, their Majesties and the various branches of government of Malaysia. — Agencies
