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Sabah leaders demand apology from Umno official over Christianity remarks
Two prominent Sabah politicians have called on the Sepang Umno chief to retract comments perceived as disparaging towards Christianity. The demand comes amid heightened sensitivities around religious discourse in the state.
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KOTA KINABALU — Two senior Sabah leaders have publicly demanded an apology from Sepang Umno chief Datuk Noorazli Said over remarks concerning Christianity that they described as offensive and inappropriate.
The two leaders expressed concern that the statements risked undermining religious harmony and respect among Malaysia's diverse faith communities. They urged the Umno official to issue a formal retraction and clarification of his position.
The incident highlights ongoing sensitivities surrounding religious commentary in Malaysian politics, particularly in Sabah, where Christianity has a substantial following among indigenous communities. Religious leaders and civil society figures have increasingly called for greater care and sensitivity when discussing matters of faith in public discourse.
No further response from the Sepang Umno chief had been reported at the time of writing. The matter comes as Malaysia continues efforts to maintain interfaith dialogue and respect across its multicultural society.