More sects, more problems, says Shafie

Sabah Chief Minister Shafie Apdal says he supports actions against ‘deviant ideologies’. (Bernama pic)

SEMPORNA: Sabah Chief Minister Shafie Apdal said he supports actions in the state to counter the spread of ideologies which he said were contrary to the true teachings of Islam.

He urged Muslim preachers to carry out their responsibilities and prevent Sabah from being embroiled in upheavals such as those plaguing some countries in the Middle East.

“I’m worried if there are too many sects or teachings here, it will affect our unity, it will not bring good,” he said during a Ma’al Hijrah celebration here.

Shafie said it was the differences between schools of thought which he said were not according to the true teachings of Islam that caused rifts among Muslims.

“We need to take heed of what has happened out there so that it does not repeat here. We need to respect each other and help others,” he said. - FMT