Muhyiddin Tells Youth, Don't Fall Into The Trap Of Self-Interest Groups

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin reminded the younger generation not to let themselves to be manipulated by what he described as self-interest groups whose struggle may seem admirable at first but is actually based on skewed agenda.

Speaking at the Young Malaysian Leaders seminar at parliament house on Thursday, Muhyiddin, who is Education Minister, said the young leaders should not be easily hoodwinked into believing in a struggle that is no longer based on the truth.

"Lately in Malaysia we see issues are being sensationalised and politicised ... religious issues, the law such as the Internal Security Act, race relations, freedom of speech and human rights are becoming the subject of intense debates which could affect race relation and undermine peace.

"You as young leaders should not let yourselves be used by these irresponsible groups," he said at the seminar attended by Senate President Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang and Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.

The younger generation, he said, should instead galvanise their energies towards helping to find solutions to the relevant issues and help propel Malaysia into a developed country.