Dr M: Misleading interpretations have sparked fear of Islam

Better understanding: Dr Mahathir launching the ‘One Soul, One Quran’ project at the Kuala Lumpur Tower. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The misleading interpretations of Islam as a cruel religion have sparked a fear of Islam in Malaysia, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

“Before this, there was no controversy over the teachings of Islam. But now, a lot of things and reactions have surfaced where people do things that may not be agreeable to the Muslims.