LENGGONG – The Home Ministry will not hesitate to take stern action against any quarters who incite racial sentiments, said its deputy minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.
Shamsul Anuar said every citizen has the right to freedom of speech, but is still subject to existing rules and laws.
“Based on existing laws, the authorities will continue to carry out their responsibilities to maintain the country’s safety, peace, and racial harmony.
“Therefore, all quarters are reminded to avoid raising sensitive matters, especially related to religion and race in this country,” he said when met at the Lenggong Umno Division’s delegates’ meeting at Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi Mata here today.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government would oppose any attempts to set the people against one another and raise the racial and religious temperature in the country.
In a related development, Shamsul Anuar also urged the public to act as the government’s eyes and ears and report any racial issues sparked by any group to the authorities.
“We want to avoid this because the diversity of culture, religion, and race in this country is the pillar of our strength,” he said. – Bernama, March 18, 2023
