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Monday, 01 September 2008 08:41pm |
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©The
Sun (Used by permission)
by Opalyn Mok
GEORGE TOWN (Sept 1, 2008): Islam is a universal way of life and does not
discriminate against race, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
The DAP secretary general, in his statement wishing Muslims a happy and well
Ramadhan month, said he believed that Islam is based on the core value of
justice without taking into account the differences in races.
"This I fully respect. So, I hope this will be the main core to all efforts to
strengthen the unity between all races in this country," he said in a media
statement today.
He said the Ramadhan month is a time to test the patience and strength of
Muslims while fasting and the non-Muslims should also reflect on this together
with Muslims.
"He said the understanding between all races will only unite all and continue to
bring development to the nation," he said.
He said he was confident that Ramadhan would fill every Malaysian's heart with
the spirit of genuine unity and that the month brings justice and harmony.
"Ramadhan should be used as the basis for us to rise and fight against
negativity such as corruption, abuse of power, wastage and work hard to create a
society that is fair with equal opportunities for all as encouraged by religious
teachings," he said.
As the Penang Chief Minister, Lim gave his guarantee that the CAT (competency,
accountability and transparency) principles will be practised without fear or
favour to ensure a clean state administration.
"As the DAP secretary general, I give the assurances that our fight which is
also based on CAT will ensure our efforts to fight for a clean country and
society," he added.
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