Perak Menteri Besar Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin said he will not bring in issues like Islamic state and the implementation of hudud due to different racial and social structures in Perak.

He wishes to tell readers that Perak is different from other states of Malaysia in terms of racial and social structures, and culture. Perak must not be compared with Kedah, Penang, Selangor and Kelantan. Therefore, Perak people should not be worried about it.

He added that there are various religions and cultures in Perak.

I always tell my friends that the Barisan Rakyat Government will be good to the people, religions, cultures, investors and business. This point must be made clear, he said.

Regarding his attitude towards religions, he explained it with an Al-Quran's verse, which says: “There is no coercion in religion, you believe in your religion and live your own life. And I believe in my religion and live my own life.” Thus, he kept repeating the words: “Don't worry!”

He stressed that the new state government adopts collective decision making and leadership. It will handle issues involving Malays, Chinese, or Indians according to the collective decision of PKR, DAP and PAS.

“But we will still listen to others' advice such as independent politicians and scholars,” he added. (Sin Chew Daily)