Sabah Governor urges Muslims to foster unity and strengthen knowledge
The Sabah Governor also urged Muslims to continuously upgrade themselves in terms of knowledge, education, technology, thoughts and in every aspect of their lives.
He also said religious institutions, education and the media should help increase awareness on the importance of creating a community with the right values.
'The responsibility also lies with each individual to become agents of change and to embrace and practise justice, tolerance and appreciation for one another in life,' he said during the state-level Maal Hijrah celebrations at the Sabah International Convention Centre here on Friday (June 27).
Also present were Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and other dignitaries.
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