TODAY œmoderation has become a much-touted word as the antithesis to œextremism, in particular Islamic extremism, which manifests itself in acts of violence or terrorism. The United States, where one of the most dastardly acts of terrorism ” 9/11 ” took place, is leading the way in the global war against Islamic terrorism. Malaysia, which is respected as a moderate and progressive Muslim nation, is a staunch supporter of the global call for moderation and the prime minister speaks out loudly against terrorism through the Global Movement of Moderates (GMM), which was established to position Malaysias strategic role in the fight against terrorism, alongside the super powers. The chief executive officer of GMM is Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, who relentlessly pursues the cause of moderation both globally and on the local front.
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