People have responsibility to defend country, says religious officer

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LAHAD DATU: The responsibility of defending the country does not lie solely with security forces but must be shared with the community, said a religious officer from 5th Brigade Camp in Lok Kawi, near here yesterday.

Major Anuar Mat Zain from Religion Corps, Malaysian Armed Forces said, the people should be aware they are also responsible for protecting the country’s security and sovereignty.

“The pulpit would like to remind Muslims that the responsibility of defending the country is encouraged and expected of Malaysians. Let us play a role in defending every inch of our beloved homeland,” he said in his Friday prayer sermon entitled ‘The Responsibility of Defending The Country’ at Masjid Cenderawasih in Felda Sahabat. Anuar said security forces members killed in ‘Operasi Daulat’ were martyrs and reminded the people not to be influenced by groups or elements trying to threaten the peace.

The sacrifices of security forces members should be used to lift the spirit of the community in the struggle to defend the dignity of race, religion and country.

After Friday prayers, Muslims performed ‘solat sunat hajat’ or special prayers for lasting peace in the country and that security forces are victorious in the fight against Sulu terrorists. — Bernama