Any clues of extremism among Malaysians must be immediately blocked and addressed before it poses serious threat to the stability and peace in the country, deputy prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today.
Strong measures, he said must be put in place to keep such threats in check and address its root causes.
"Malaysia has done so by introducing tough laws to deal with such threats, including the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) which has been passed by the Parliament recently," he said when delivering his keynote address at the International Forum 'Engaging The Young To Criminalise War and Energise Peace' at Putra Word Trade Centre (PWTC) here.
Muhyiddin who is also Education Minister during delivering the keynote address to the 300-odd participants, also commended Dr Mahathir on his role as a proponent of war movements with the establishment of the Kuala Lumpur Foundation to Criminalise War -- the foundation which Dr Mahathir founded and sits as chairman.
Muhyiddin lauded Dr Mahathir for speaking his mind and expressing his views and advocacy against war.
"Tun has been very vocal in voicing out the brutal truth about war and the misery he causes to the mankind. and therefore calls for war to be made a crime. I must praise you, Sir for your bravery, perseverance in stating the brutal truth about and your guts to stand against a powerful nation," said Muhyiddin.
Muhyiddin said the theme for this international conference was most appropriate as it had clear and precise message to the young, as they assumed an important role in the shaping of the future.
"The organisers have also scheduled the young members of the pioneering CWC to share their world views of what their movement is all about, their hopes and aspirations," said Muhyiddin.
He added the young generation must understand and appreciate that this country had been blessed in many ways, and that there was no armed conflict or massive loss of life like in other places.
"I remind you of this to highlight to our young audience here of what peace and goodwill can bring to all of us, not just in our own homes and backyards, but also at the international level. And because we have given our children the best in education, health care and welfare, most Malaysians enjoy a high standard of living.
"Many are able to seek jobs internationally, all because of a solid background in primary and secondary education," he said.
Muhyiddin also advised the young that they must appreciate the time and Dr Hasmah's effort on her involvement to the projects under CWC.
Also present were Founder/Chairman of The Kuala Lumpur Foundation to Criminalise War (KLFCW) Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Founder/Chairperson of The Criminalise War Club (CWC) Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali and Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman.
Astro Awani
Sun Apr 19 2015
Muhyiddin also advised the young that they must appreciate the time and Dr Hasmah's effort on her involvement to the projects under CWC that was established since 2007. - File Photo
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