KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- The country must be safeguarded against threats of division based on race and religion, which are becoming increasingly evident globally, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

He noted that the rise of fascism, racism, and Islamophobia in Europe and the United States should serve as a warning, as such hateful sentiments can spread even among educated communities, according to a report published in BuletinTV3 today.

"Let us not underestimate what is happening in Europe and the US today - the resurgence of fascism and racism is growing, along with hatred toward minorities, Islamophobia, and other religions," he said in his address at the Ministry of National Unity's monthly assembly in Putrajaya today.

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