More sects, more problems, says Shafie

SEMPORNA: Sabah Chief Minister Shafie Apdal said he supports actions in the state to counter the spread of ideologies which he said were contrary to the true teachings of Islam.

He urged Muslim preachers to carry out their responsibilities and prevent Sabah from being embroiled in these plaguing some countries in the Middle East.

"I'm worried about it, it will affect our unity," he said during a Ma'al Hijrah celebration here.

Shafie said it was the difference between schools of thought which were not according to the true teachings of Islam that caused rifts among Muslims.

"We need to take it so much that it does not repeat here. We need to respect each other and help others, "he said.