TUARAN: The Federal Cabinet’s decision to drop the proposed guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events was a wise move as it is not relevant to Sabah, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
“I wish to state here that the proposed guidelines are irrelevant to us. Here, we respect each other,” he said at the Angpow Festival organised by 10 Chinese associations and NGOs at Dewan Sri Sulaman, here last night.
“Take me as an example. It is impossible for me not to attend celebrations of the multireligious and multi-racial people in Sabah.
"When my in-law passed away, I paid my last respects at the St Philips, Tamparuli church.
“That did not affect my belief and made me less of a Muslim. It is all about our akidah."
In this respect, Hajiji advised the people not to be influenced by circumstances in other places.
“In Sabah, we are peaceful and live in harmony. Many of us have relatives from different religions,” he said.
