Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned violence and hooliganism in sports, particularly football, emphasizing that such behavior contradicts the spirit of sportsmanship. He stressed that sports should unite Malaysians, not divide them. Anwar urged a change, discouraging the adoption of hooligan culture often seen in other countries, while speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Olympic Council of Malaysia headquarters. He acknowledged passion in sports but stated it doesn't justify unsporting behavior.
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