Sultan Laments Disunity Among Malays Caused By Politics

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The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, being greeted at the Ukay Perdana mosque in Gombak on Tuesday. (SRO pic)SABAK BERNAM: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has expressed concern that political differences could cause disunity among the Malays and continue to make them weaker.
He stressed that this would result in the Malays losing political power, causing them to regress and be marginalised in their own country.
Sultan Sharafuddin said that events in several Muslim countries, especially in the Middle East, and the fall of the Malacca empire in the 16th century should serve as “a reminder that even a great government (empire) might fall due to disunity and hostility among Muslims”.
Ads by KioskedHe said that at present the Malays had been split into many groups due to different political beliefs, “even though basically all the political parties have the same goal, which is to uphold Islam and protect the rights and interests of the Malays”.
He also advised the people of Selangor to always avoid any disputes and enmity with each other.
“I am aware that there will be differences of opinion and views among the people in the state, whether in terms of politics or the approach of the country’s administration.
“However, I hope that these differences do not lead to disunity, conflict and hostility among Muslims in general and the Malays in particular,” he said.
In the meantime, Sultan Sharafuddin advised the people to choose leaders who are trustworthy, responsible, and free from corruption ahead of the Selangor state elections, which is expected to take place in June or July.
“I would also like to remind all parties to be prudent while campaigning and to comply with the laws and regulations that have been set by the authorities.
Ads by Kiosked“Avoid making slanderous remarks, spreading fake news, or inciting hatred towards any party when campaigning,” said the Ruler.
Sultan Sharafuddin made his remarks at the opening of the Al-Ma’arufiah mosque in Sungai Air Tawar today.
He urged mosque leaders to ensure that mosques and suraus acted as centres of Muslim unity and to refrain from using the facilities for the benefit of certain groups. - FMT

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