DON'T BE SWAYED BY EMOTIONS, SAYS M'SIAN PM

KEPALA BATAS (Malaysia), Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Tuesday reminded Malaysians not to act according to their emotions following the many issues taking place as reported by the mass media of late.

The Prime Minister also advised the people not to be easily influenced by
the reports.

"Exercise self control. Don't become easily confused, shocked or panic and
do not be swayed by emotions," he said at a breaking of the fast gathering at
the Al-Jamiul Badawi mosque Kepala Batas, a town in the northern part of Penang,
Malaysia.

He said everyone should think carefully before reacting to a
certain
issue.

Abdullah also reminded Muslims to exercise prudence during the month of
Ramadan.

"Do not waste, let's be moderate in our expenditure...this way we will be
better off," he said.

He also wanted Muslims to make the Quran the guide and inspiration in
their lives.

Also present was Penang Head of State (Yang Dipertua Negeri) Abdul Rahman
Abbas.

-- BERNAMA