Moderation can denounce, challenge extremist ideologies: Anifah

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has expressed confidence that the strong, united and informed voices of the moderates will be able to denounce and challenge extremist ideologies in an effective, coordinated and credible way.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman (pix) said defeating extremism required the concerted efforts of peoples and nations around the world, and their perseverance to strengthen the multiracial and multi-faith democracy.
"We are witnessing the rising influence of extremists who seek to divide our communities. They breed contempt and create discord through their extremist ideologies to serve their agenda. We must not allow them to succeed," he said at the 7th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Tuesday.
Anifah said moderation was an approach that sought to bridge differences, address the various manifestations of extremism, including political and religious extremism, and was essential to sustain an inclusive and peaceful society. — Bernama