MALAYSIA strongly condemns the decision by the Swedish authorities to approve the provocative act of burning a copy of the Quran in Stockholm yesterday, Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir said.

He said in a tweet today that the decision by the Swedish court was not a progressive move in efforts to enhance mutual respect and understanding for the betterment of humankind.

“The desecration of the holy book, while Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid Al-Adha, is very offensive to Muslims worldwide. It violates the universal principle of respect and understanding towards all religions and their holy scriptures,” he said. – Bernama, June 29, 2023.