MALAYSIA STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE DESECRATION OF THE HOLY QURAN IN THE HAGUE
MALAYSIA STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE DESECRATION OF THE HOLY QURAN IN THE HAGUE
Malaysia condemns in the strongest terms the despicable act of desecrating the Holy Quran by Edwin Wagensveld, an extremist, anti-Islam, far-right leader in The Hague, Netherlands on 22 January 2023.
Malaysia is appalled that such an Islamophobic act has been repeated within the last few days despite global condemnation. Such bigotry and criminal act committed against Islam must stop immediately. Malaysia reiterates that bigotry, racism and any form of desecration of the Holy Scriptures, regardless of religion is unacceptable and should be condemned. Malaysia strongly believes that the right to freedom of expression comes with certain responsibilities and should not be abused.
We urge all parties concerned to take the necessary steps to further encourage dialogue, understanding, and to promote the spirit of peaceful co-existence among multi-religious and cultures to achieve peace and harmony in a diverse global community.
We call upon the United Nations (UN), the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Human Rights Council (HRC) to urgently address this alarming issue in finding amicable measures in promoting the full respect and protection for religious scriptures worldwide.
PUTRAJAYA
27 January 2023