PRIME Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob today called on the public to adopt the concept of ‘tasamuh’ – an Arabic term meaning ‘tolerance’ or ‘open-mindedness’.

Speaking in Johor Baru today, he said this meant that there should be an attitude of acceptance and mutual respect for the various religions and cultures practised nationwide.

He said the diversity of cultures and customs in Malaysia was a uniqueness that should be celebrated, thus creating a peaceful and prosperous society.

“Any culture that is not against the Islamic faith can be accepted without any stigma and discrimination,” he said, adding that tasamuh was the main basis of uniting a multi-religious and multi-cultural society. – Bernama, June 12, 2022.