Avoid sensationalising religious issues for political mileage: Raja Nazrin

Regent of Perak, Raja Dr Nazrin Shah inspects the guard-of-honour during the opening of the 13th Perak state assembly. — NST Pix/Muhaizan Yahya

(NST) –  The Regent of Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah reminded the state’s assemblymen, regardless of their political group to demonstrate mutual understanding in avoiding sensationalising the religious issues for their political mileage.

Delivering his royal address at the opening of the 13th Perak state assembly here today, Raja Nazrin said the assemblymen from both the political divide must be at the forefront in representing the voice of moderation to ensure the democratic culture continues to flourish in the state.
 
Also present was Raja Puan Besar Perak Tuanku Zara Salim
 
Raja Nazrin said the complexity in dealing with issues relating to religion  must be understood as disagreement between parties were often occurred due to the lack of understanding on the sensitivity of the issue.
 
“Religion issues should be handled with the utmost discretion and wisdom to ensure public order will not be affected.
 
“Harmony can not be achieved if all parties choose confrontational methods,” he said.
 
Raja Nazrin also urged for the long-awaited West Coast Expressway project connecting Banting in Selangor and Changkat Jering in Perak to be implemented immediately.