Be wary of external elements, Selangor Sultan warned

He said the Malays should avoid squabbling among themselves as it could destabilise and damage the holy image of Islam.

"Differences are seen on rise lately and if they are allowed to worsen, the Malays will not be able to control the country's administration and maybe only become a part of history.

"I regret that a small group of Malays are boldly questioning the rights and privileges of Malays which are enshrined in the country's constitution," he said wehn opening of the Puncak Alam Mosque here today.

Sultan Sharafuddin also described the action of this splinter group as selling the dignity of Malays and Islam which will in the end lead to theor own.

He also expressed his dissatisfaction with some parties in using the mosque for politicking and giving talks not according to guidelines set as well as influencing Muslims to a deviationist direction.

"I understand Selangor has become the focus of deviationist groups so the Selangor Islamic Religious Department and Muslims are reminded to be alert to prevent the proliferation of such teaching," he said.

Sultan Sharafuddin also advised Selangor residents to be thrifty and not to overspend during the Aidilfitri celebration next week to prevent wastage.

At the ceremony, the Sultan also presented Aidilfitri contributions to 342 destitutes, 150 orphans and 100 Muslim converts and he later joined the people to hold Maghrib, Isyak and Terawih prayers.

Also present was Selangor Menteri Besar Mohamed Azmin Ali.

The Puncak Alam mosque complex costing RM30 million was built by Puncak Niaga Holdings Berhad (PNHB) executive chairman Tan Sri Rozali Ismail for the benefit of the Selangor Wakaf Corporation (PWS).