Political parties should focus on policies, avoid divisive issues - Mohd Na'im
ASWANY OMAR
TUMPAT - Religious Affairs Minister Senator Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar has advised political parties to focus on policies that will benefit the people during the upcoming state election.
He said that the campaign should avoid issues of religion, royalty, and race (3R), which could be sensitive and divisive.
"It is important for every political party to promote their policies when campaigning.
"We should take an approach where even if we have different politics, whether it's the government or the Opposition, we want to ensure that the people live in peace," he told reporters after officiating Kelantan Al-Falah Carnival on Saturday.
Na'im also advised all parties to obey the order of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah to avoid division.
"We have to obey and comply with His Majesty's order.
"How can the people live in peace if they are divided?" he added.
In a related matter, Na'im also advised political leaders not to turn places of worship into political arenas.
"Every mosque already has certain guidelines that do not allow this to happen.
"We leave it to the state enforcement entities for action because the management of each mosque is under them," he pointed out.
At the carnival, he also presented donations amounting to RM2.9 million to the recipients among asnaf, given in various forms involving Bayt Ar Rahmah, Rahmah Madani Basket, Rahmah Cash, and hospital equipment.
The contribution will be coordinated by agencies under his ministry to the parties involved.
