Government's Islamic Practice Not Merely Rhetoric, Says Najib

PEKAN, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The government's Islamic practice in delivering assistance to the needy is not merely rhetoric or slogan, but based on the tenets of Islam, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

"Although no Islamic label is denoted on the ruling party's emblem, we live up to the objective of protecting, defending and enhancing the teachings of Islam," he said.

Najib, who is also the Member of Parliament for Pekan, was speaking at the handing over of cows for the Aidiladha sacrifice to chairmen of mosques and surau, and government and company offices in the Pekan parliamentary constituency here Sunday.

On the coming Aidiladha celebration, he urged Muslims to enhance their adherence to Islam in line with the principle of sacrifice as shown by Prophet Ibrahim.

He said for this year, the Pekan parliamentary constituency, would get 364 cows for the sacrifice donated by several private companies and him for 57 mosques, 154 surau, and 30 government and company offices.

Najib also presented B2 license to 234 youths who took part in the 1Malaysia License (BL1M) scheme launched in the district in May last year.