Malaysians Must Co-exist In Peace Although From Different Religions - Abdullah - Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi wants the people of this country to continue to live in peace and harmony regardless of their religion.

"There is no religion in this world that wants its followers to create problems for people of other faiths.

"Whether we are Buddhists, Muslims or Christians, we must live together in peace and prosperity in this beloved country of ours," he said in his brief speech during his visit to the Maha Vihara Buddhist temple in Brickfields here which was holding a Wesak Day celebration Saturday.

Abdullah also took the opportunity to wish the Buddhist community in the country Happy Wesak Day which falls on Monday.

He said Malaysia was for people of all faiths with the hope that everyone could receive education and employment to achieve prosperity.

"All citizens have the right to practise their religion and this is one of the special things about this country," he added.

[More at http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news.php?id=333731]