KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 1 -- Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reportedly warned against the misuse of religious teachings for political gain, saying it threatens Malay-Muslim unity and distorts Islamic principles.
He said certain unnamed groups have been exploiting religious sentiments to push political agendas, misleading the public and creating division among the Malay-Muslim community.
"I fear that those who exploit religion for personal gain will be among the first to enter hell," he said in an interview with a Buletin Utama podcast.
"I do not care who they are or which party they belong to. If there are groups or figures like that, we should reject them."
He also reaffirmed that Umno is not ready to renew political coope...