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The firm stance by the Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has prohibited all the state’s suraus and mosques from being used to spread political dakyah (propaganda) and discourse should be praised in these religiously tenuous times. In a long tradition of moderation and promoting harmony, TMJ’s recent blunt action reflects the emphasis that all Muslims should place on being tolerant, moderate and inclusive when living in a multicultural society. The post GE-15 environment has revealed fractures in our social fabric, with irresponsible actors and, more likely political propagandists spreading questionable materials that promote an Islam-first stance – at the expense of other cultures. What’s worse is that our elected leaders choose to pick and choose their battles, in fear of alienating their voter bases or to appeal in more conservative communities despite the mandate from Malaysians from all walks of life. We should remember the contents of a statement by the Rulers in 2017