Respecting other faiths doesn’t weaken ours, says ex-Sabah CM

PETALING JAYA: Former Sabah chief minister Salleh Said Keruak has called on Malaysians to practise the true essence of living in harmony as a multiethnic and multi-religious country.

Salleh said that, in Sabah, harmony was not a mere idea but a way of life practised daily.

He cited how he received Hari Raya Aidiladha greetings from friends who follow different religions. He described this practice as heartwarming.

The Sabah Umno treasurer said there should be no room for prejudice or polemics, with individual faiths remaining intact while friendships grow stronger.

“It reflects genuine friendship and mutual respect. In return, we also extend our greetings when they celebrate their own religious and cultural festivals.

“This is the true essence of living in harmony — embracing differences in belief while remaining united by mutual respect and shared humanity.

“Showing respect for others does not weaken our own beliefs; rather, it reflects maturity and the strength of a society,” the former Kota Belud MP said in a Facebook post.

المصدر: Free Malaysia Today