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A large-scale gathering on the
Rohingya issue is the first
'jihad' between UMNO and PAS in promoting and
empowering Islam. -Filepix/Astro AWANI
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Rohingya gathering: First PAS-UMNO jihad for sake of Islam
KUALA LUMPUR: A
large-scale gathering on the Rohingya issue is the first 'jihad' between UMNO
and PAS in promoting and empowering Islam, said a member of the UMNO Supreme
Council, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
"The Rohingya issue is a
good start in uniting the ummah," he said after visiting a 'roti canai and
teh tarik' stall in conjunction with the 2016 UMNO General Assembly, here
today.
The Rural and Regional
Development Minister said although they had differing political ideologies, the
intention of both parties were the same in the interest of Islam.
"If the Rohingya issue can
become a common ground for UMNO and PAS, then there are many other issues
concerning Islam that can be promoted together such as the Private Bill to
empower the Syariah Court in implementing criminal punishment.
A solidarity gathering to
express the concern of Malaysian citizens on the Rohingya issue is scheduled to
be held tomorrow in the federal capital which would be attended by Prime
Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak as well as other leaders including PAS
president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang. –Bernama