TAIPING – Candidates contesting in the six state elections should maintain good manners and not insult others when campaigning, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.
He said they also need to avoid slanderous acts when campaigning, not to mention actions that can undermine the people’s unity.
“Allah forbids all from insulting other races and people. In this context, the candidates can have different opinions, politics, and ideologies but they need to stay away from insulting and dividing the people of this country,” he said during a press conference after the symbolic handing over of “Inspirasiku MyHaus” housing aid under the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation here today.
Na’im advised candidates to focus on the policies for voters and ensure that they are fulfilled for the people’s well-being.
Commenting on the law on voting for women who are in “iddah” (a period where a woman is required to stay home and not venture out except for necessities) due to the death of their husbands, Na’im said it is obligatory for them to vote.
He said women have a responsibility to the country to choose a leader and leaving the house to vote is allowed. – Bernama, July 30, 2023
