Quran burnings, Islamophobic acts intended to incite hatred, says Anwar


Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on Sept 22, 2023. (Photo by Bryan R. Smith / AFP)

NEW YORK: Quran burnings that have taken place in several countries are nothing but clear Islamophobic acts intended to incite hatred, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday (Sept 22).

He said inaction in the face of such blatant provocation to a religion is simply irresponsible and sends a dangerous message to humanity.

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