BERNAMA PUTRAJAYA: Efforts to promote understanding and awareness through discussion, dialogue and also education are important so that the public understands clearly the differences and similarities between the various races in the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak meets religious leaders in conjuction with “World Interfaith Harmony Week” at Seri Perdana, in Putrajaya today. — Bernama picture 1 / 1 He said the people should not be confused with what constituted cultural and religious beliefs. He cited as an example his attendance at the Thaipusam celebration in Batu Caves recently, which according to him had been questioned by some quarters because he wore the ‘kurta’, a traditional Indian attire for men. “But they are not aware that in India, millions of Indians who are Muslims wear the kurta daily. Are they then not Muslims,” he said. He said this when addressing a gathering of religious leaders in conjunction with “World ...
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