KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has stressed that all parties must comply with the law, including in matters involving land use and the construction of houses of worship.
Through a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's official Facebook page today, His Majesty said issues related to the construction of temples must be addressed through the same legal rules and channels applied to the building of mosques, churches and shrines.
His Majesty recalled his experience in January 2018, when he acted as a mediator to resolve the demolition of a temple in Johor in a peaceful, prudent and lawful manner.
“I personally resolved the issue amicably and advised all parties involved to always abide by the law to avoid any untoward incidents and to safeguard public order.
“Islam emphasises the principle of mutual respect among people and does not prevent followers of other religions from practising their beliefs and forms of worship,” His Majesty said.
He added that followers of other religions should likewise show respect for Islam, noting that mutual respect is essential to prevent misunderstandings, tension and provocation, and to strengthen unity among Malaysians of diverse religions and cultures.
Sultan Ibrahim said that whenever issues arise concerning the construction of temples or other houses of worship, all parties must understand and respect the laws of the country, and resolve differences through lawful channels to preserve harmony, tolerance and goodwill.
His Majesty also stressed that religious issues should not be politicised in ways that could undermine harmony, unity and stability in Malaysia’s multi-racial society.
Sultan Ibrahim said Malaysia was built on the foundation of harmony, and the nation’s strength lies in mutual respect, tolerance and adherence to the law, adding that every citizen bears the responsibility of upholding these values for the common good.
His Majesty further reminded all parties to refrain from making statements or taking actions that could cause misunderstanding, division or threaten national peace.
Earlier, Sultan Ibrahim granted an audience to National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang at Istana Negara.
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