KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 – Malaysia and the United States have agreed to make Malaysia a counter-messaging centre to fight violent extremism. Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak after bilateral talks with US President Barack Obama in Malaysia’s capital Friday said that Malaysia would work closely with the US and like-minded countries to make this region safer and to combat any form of violent extremism.
Najib said the counter-messaging centre initiative was important because in fighting violent extremism “not only a military solution is required but winning the hearts and mind of the people”. He said that is why is important for them to present the counter narrative, to present the authentic, the true Islam. He said this at a joint press conference after the 45-minute bilateral meeting.
