00:00Yang Dipertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim says mutual respect is important in handling religious matters
00:07such as issues involving temples to prevent misunderstandings and strengthen national unity.
00:14In a Facebook post, he said Islam emphasizes mutual respect among all people
00:19and does not prevent followers of other religions from practicing their respective beliefs and forms of worship.
00:25Adding that followers of other religions should also show respect towards Islam.
00:31Sultan Ibrahim also warned against politicizing the matter
00:34which he said should be handled through the same rules and legal channels
00:38governing the construction of mosques, churches and temples.
00:43Referring to his role in mediating the demolition of a temple in Johor in January 2018,
00:49he said he resolved the matter amicably and advised all parties involved
00:52to always comply with the law to avoid any untoward incidents and protect public peace.
00:59This follows a rally against allegedly illegal temples that was set to take place last Saturday
01:05but fizzled out after several individuals were arrested for planning to proceed
01:10despite police orders to cancel it.
01:13Narmadha Raja, FMT
01:14Narmadha Raja, FMT
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