Kuala Lampur, Oct. 29 -- Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has suggested that measures be taken to counter the rising racial and religious friction caused by political leaders.

The Port Dickson MP told the Dewan Rakyat during Question Time that ordinary Malaysians were not to blame and suggested the Lower House discuss the issue.

"This (rising) temperature is caused by political leaders, so we need to special steps to prevent it. The ones that become the victim are the public. I don't think this problem came from the public but it came from political leaders.

"I would like to propose for the government to have a discussion and debate on this racism issue," said Anwar in his supplementary question.

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Depart...