Malaysia fully supports international-level efforts designed to generate greater understanding among cultures, civilisations and religions, including sectarian beliefs and practices.
Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said people continued to witness deplorable humanitarian situations, human rights violations and acts of violent extremism in various parts of the world.
"This is where Malaysia strongly believes in the utility of advocating globally, the value of moderation as espoused by the Global Movement of Moderates (GMM).
"In advancing the voices of the moderates, GMM enhances mutual understanding and respect, as well as contributes towards peace, sustainable and inclusive development, equitable growth and social harmony.
"We believe moderation contributes to democracy as it paves the way for harmony in the socio-cultural fabric of a plural society," he said in his speech at the Ninth Bali Democracy Forum in Bali, Indonesia today.
The speech text was made available to Bernama by the foreign ministry.
Delivering his speech themed, 'Religion, Democracy and Pluralism', Reezal Merican said the practice of democracy in a plural society was vital as it fostered mutual respect and understanding.
"It thereby, allows for peaceful co-existence and promotes strong people-to-people ties that bind societies," he added.
He said the 1Malaysia concept was introduced as an initiative to promote national unity, tolerance and acceptance of each other's differences.
"It is important to recognise that plural societies, in which diverse groups are able to maintain and develop their traditional culture or special interest, will certainly contribute to a successful and a more meaningful democracy." - BERNAMA
Bernama
Thu Dec 08 2016
REEZAL: The 1Malaysia concept was introduced as an initiative to promote national unity, tolerance and acceptance of each other's differences. - Filepic
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