NSTopinion: The Malaysian government has taken the initiative to highlight the virtues and values of Islamic teachings, and to emphasise a shared prosperity vision for the nation and country.
Multiethnic, multilingual and multi-religious Malaysia is a rapidly developing country in Southeast Asia with an approximate population of 34 million. It is also known as a popular centre for business, education, tourism, and international meetings and conferences.
In effect, the community suffers from trust deficit, hence, giving birth to Islamophobia and xenophobia. The current government is seriously looking into this challenge, and is committed to address the issue through a broad vision of “Malaysia Baru” or shared prosperity. Post 9/11, Islam, however, has been viewed negatively and unfairly associated with terrorists. The true teachings of Islam as understood and practised by some two billion Muslims around the world have been misrepresented.
“And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds.” This verse from the Quran describes Allah sending Prophet Muhammad as a mercy to all creations.
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