Najib: Three principles for Malaysia to remain harmonious nation

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has outlined three important principles to be practiced and adhered by the people to ensure Malaysia continues to be a peaceful, stable and harmonious country and remain a model for world harmony.

The three principles are moderation, fairness and mutual respect between one another, he said after participating in a 'Harmony Walk' in Brickfields held in conjunction with World Interfaith Harmony Week.

Najib said the people must practice moderation in all forms of action, decision, attitude and words and reject all extreme, fanatical and violent views as they would only cause problems.

"I have always mentioned that interfaith problems are not caused by the religion itself but by extreme and fanatical views and choosing the violent approach.

"If they choose moderation, belief in dialogue, consultation and reject extremists...I believe the world would be more peaceful and harmonious," he said. During the two-hour walkabout, Najib visited houses of worship around Brickfields, namely the Tamil Methodist Church, Sam Kow Tong Temple, Madrasathul Gouthiyyah, Sri Sakhti Vinayagar Temple and the Buddhist Maha Vihara.

The Prime Minister also presented contributions of RM30,000 each to the houses of worship and performed the Asar prayers at the Madrasathul Gouthiyyah.