KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) have been called upon to take firm action against irresponsible people trying to exploit and instigate racial or religious insults in the country.
National Unity Minister, Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar issued a joint statement that of late, nation has been continuously hit with various incidents related to religious and racial sensitivities, with the recent Molotov attack at KK Mart in Kuching.
“We strongly condemn all incidents of racial and religious polemics that threaten the harmony of the people.
“The authorities, especially the RMP, need to take strict action against those who violate the law and must be brought to justice. Those who are involved need to be punished with appropriate punishment as a lesson to everyone,” they stressed.
The ministers also gave a stern warning against people bringing up past issues to a point of creating tension within the multiracial and multireligious communities.
“The ministry’s Interfaith Harmony Committee (JK HARMONI) will be holding an emergency meeting with the Department of Islamic Development to discuss this situation and take immediate steps in guaranteeing peace and harmony in the country,” they said.
In addition, both ministers reiterated their stance that there should not be any kind of provocation involving race and religious sensitivities, noting that people should always adhere to the Federal Constitution.
“As a society, we must always cultivate and practice good values and respect differences in our multiracial community.
“It is the responsibility of every citizen to protect and defend the country’s peace and security against any threat, arguments, provocations and hostility,” they said.
