04-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Political differences should not break bonds, says Mohamad Sabu
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu displayed political goodwill during a visit to former Pas leader Datuk Mustaffa Ali at his residence in Terengganu.
The Parti Amanah Negara president urged political party members, especially the youth, to practise moderation in their differences and not let disagreements sever bonds of brotherhood.
"I took the opportunity to visit my old friend, Mustaffa Ali, at his home in Kuala Ibai, Terengganu.
"There are so many memories with him from our younger days that I still cherish to this day. He was the longest-serving chief of the Pas Youth Wing, from 1975 to 1987, and I was one of his committee members.
"Although we are now in different political camps, our relationship remains strong. Despite his declining health, he still remembers many events we shared, especially during the early days of establishing Unit Amal," he said in a Facebook post.
Mohamad, who is also the Agriculture and Food Security Minister, recalled a time when Mustaffa sent him and several colleagues to Iran to gain experience following the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
"Although we were filled with youthful zeal at the time, when Hari Raya came, we agreed to return to Malaysia. Our delicate Malay souls could not bear the sorrow of being away from home during the festive season," he said.
He added that differing viewpoints, if managed wisely, should serve as a catalyst for generating ideas to build a better and more prosperous nation for all.
