KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 -- Selangor PAS Youth chief Mohamed Sukri Omar has urged the allegedly "marginalised" Malays in Singapore to continue fighting for their rights in education and economy, and to preserve their cultural identity.

Accused of attempting to influence Singapore's ongoing general election, he said he fully respects the country's sovereignty and laws and stressed that he had no intention to do so, either directly or indirectly.

"I stand firmly by the principle that any change must occur through peaceful means, in full respect of the law, and with the dignity of all parties upheld," he wrote on Facebook.

"I call upon the Malay community in Singapore to continue striving with wisdom and prudence, to strengthen education, e...