The Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) today summoned the charge d’affaires of the Swedish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to reaffirm the country’s strong condemnation over a Swedish far-right politician’s “vile act” of burning the Holy Quran in Stockholm.
“The ministry conveyed Malaysia’s objection and disappointment with the Swedish authorities’ continuous refusal to take action, allowing Rasmus Paludan to indulge in his foul antics, including a similar incident in April 2022, despite strong protest from the international community,” it said in a statement.
The statement said the ministry urged the Swedish authorities to take serious measures to combat all forms of violence and hatred against Islam in Sweden.
It added that the spirit of peaceful coexistence in a multi-religious society could be undermined if Islamophobia and xenophobia continue to prevail.
While the ministry takes note of the briefing session hosted by Swedish Deputy Foreign Minister Jan Knutsson on Jan 23, which was attended by representatives from embassies of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries in Stockholm, including Malaysia, it further urges concrete initiatives by the Swedish government to streamline its position in respecting the Muslim community as a whole.
“The charge d'affaires of the Swedish Embassy took note of the Malaysian government's protest and would convey it to Stockholm “ it added.
Last Saturday, Paludan, leader of the Danish far-right party Stram Kurs (Hard Line), was permitted to burn the Quran outside the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm, causing the Muslim world to erupt in anger due to the vile act.
- Bernama
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