Perlis mufti warns the corrupt and selfish will destroy M’sia
Perlis Mufti Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin today warned that the country would be destroyed if it falls under the control of people who are corrupt and self-interested.
"A country is not wrecked simply because the rakyat ask for higher wages to feed himself, his family, wife, and children.
"However, the country will be wrecked if it is controlled by those who betray trust, are corrupt and only care for themselves, at the expense of public interest," he said in a Facebook posting today.
Asri did not mention specifics but his comment earned praise on Facebook .
"Congratulations Asri for daring to speak up.
"The others, even though well-educated in religion, are afraid to speak up for fear that their benefits would be taken away by the government," said Ahmad Mohamed.
"Merely speaking up and criticising is good enough, it's better than apple-polishing," said AK Mel.
However, Ghazi Johar was unhappy with the cryptic message, stating: There is no use to speak in metaphor any more. Just name names, it’s easier".
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