KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The government has no plan to set up an Inter-faith Commission at the moment as the ongoing closed-door dialogues between religious groups are sufficient to address related issues, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.
He said the closed-door dialogues would enhance understanding and create a peaceful atmosphere as well as mutual respects among the country's multiracial population.
"We don't need an inter-faith commission. At the moment we don't feel that it is something necessary.
"But continuous dialogues among various religious groups -- representing Muslims and non-Muslims -- could be useful," he told reporters after attending a dialogue on idealism among the younger generation at Angkasapuri here on Saturday.
On the use of the word "Allah", Muhyiddin said closed-door discussions among religious organisations were ongoing and would continue.
"Sometimes it's better this way; this is a more dignified way as it doesn't involve any political interests. This is to find a meeting point, an understanding, and to create a peaceful atmosphere and mutual respect," he said.
At the event, Muhyiddin also held dialogues and explained the various issues affecting the country to students of University of Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Teknologi Mara as well as representatives of non-governmental organisations.
Earlier, Muhyiddin launched his official website, My-Malaysia, which among others, contains his political and community activities, collection of speeches as well as news reports of his activities in and outside the country.
The interactive website can be accessed at http://www.my-malaysia.com.my.
"I'm launching this website as a platform for us to communicate. I hope you will take the opportunity to air your views on any issues," he said.
Muhyiddin said the website was also an effort to reach out to the younger generation by listening to their views as well as criticisms.
"The younger generation wants a government which practices transparency; in other words, explaining and answering issues raised by the people," he said.
He said that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak himself was actively interacting with the masses through his 1Malaysia website and social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook.
Cabinet ministers were also encouraged to interact with the people through the social media, he said.
"I would like to remind the people, however, to use the social media wisely and to be cautious when criticising because although we might have differences in opinion, we should express our views in a civil way," he said.
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