ARAU, June 12 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reminded Muslims against tarnishing the purity of the religion and good image of the country by joining militant movements.

He said the government would not hesitate to take stringent action against those in the country who were active in militant movements such as Daesh.

"Although the Internal Security Act  is no more, we have numerous other acts which are capable of preventing such things from happening.

"Those who were influenced, actually don’t have a religious foundation and as such, they join the militant movements,” he said when delivering a brief religious caution after performing Tarawih and Isyak prayers at the state mosque here tonight.

Also present were Menteri Besar  Datuk Seri Azlan Man, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim and almost 1,000 worshippers.

He said 36 Malaysians were killed after joining Daesh in several countries, according to the latest figure. — Bernama