Organised entity may be behind Kuching KK Mart attack, says Sarawak group

WAS the Kuching KK Mart Molotov cocktail attack the work of local copycat attackers or a certain organised group?

Perhaps some outsiders had entered the state and instigated the attack?

These are possibilities that the authorities and politicians should focus their investigation on, said the Society for Rights of Indigenous Peoples of Sarawak (Scrips).

Scrips Northern Sarawak coordinator Michael Ding said that either possibility are signs that matters of race and religion can be inflamed if allowed to be continuously provoked.

“This incident in Kuching is the third such case already (after similar Molotov cocktail attacks in Pahang and Perak).

“It is shocking that it happened in our state. Was it a copycat attack by locals or an attack planned by any organised party?

“Perhaps even outsiders could be involved. Whatever it is, the authorities need to crack down hard on the attackers or else, such attacks will spread to more places in Sarawak,” he said.

Yesterday, Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said the attack against the KK Mart outlet in Satok commercial centre in Kuching showed that racial peace and harmony are very fragile, even in Sarawak, and can be rocked if religious hatred is allowed to spread.

He said he was sad to see such extremist elements shocking the population of Sarawak who are generally peace-loving.

The DAP Youth chief said the incident showed that racial and religious harmony cannot be taken for granted.

Sarawak PKR had said the attack has harmed Sarawak’s image, and it must be dealt with severely. – The Vibes, April 3, 2024.