AVOID EXTREME COMMENTS ON RELIGIOUS, RACIAL ISSUES – IGP

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have advised the public to exercise caution and refrain from making extreme remarks touching on sensitive religious and racial issues on social media.

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said Malaysians should act maturely and not use social media platforms to provoke tensions that could undermine national harmony.

“The public is advised to refer to authentic sources and official documents before making any statements to avoid misunderstandings.

“We want this peaceful and harmonious atmosphere to continue, especially as we approach the festive season,” he said after attending the PDRM breaking-of-fast event with Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail at the Police Training Centre (PULAPOL) here today.

He was commenting on criticism on social media following the action of a public university student who uploaded a post deemed insulting and defamatory towards the Quran on the Threads platform recently.

Earlier, he confirmed that the student will be charged at the Kuantan Magistrate’s Court in Pahang tomorrow.

Mohd Khalid said the Attorney-General (AG) had granted consent to charge the suspect after reviewing the case and finding sufficient evidence to commence legal proceedings.

He added that the suspect, who is currently in police custody, has been reported to be in good condition throughout the remand period.

On Feb 25, a student from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) was detained to assist investigations for allegedly insulting Islam on social media, with 62 police reports lodged nationwide in connection with the case.

Meanwhile, at the event, Mohd Khalid also received a RM50,000 contribution from Yayasan Pembangunan Ekonomi Islam Malaysia (YAPEIM) to support welfare activities for PDRM personnel at Masjid Sallehin in PULAPOL throughout Ramadan.

-- BERNAMA