Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar said Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be called in for questioning over his inflammatory Facebook post.

"The police will ensure that racial harmony is respected," said Khalid.

Earlier today, Ismail Sabri had urged Malays to boycott Chinese businesses in order to force the latter to bring down the price of goods.

@PDRMsia akan panggil Menteri Pertanian utk kita rakam percakapan nya dlm Isu ini. PDRM akan memastikan keharmoniam kaum dihormati

— Khalid Abu Bakar (@KBAB51) February 2, 2015

He cited the Old Town White Coffee chain as an example, while claiming that the chain's halal certification was suspect and that it is owned by Perak DAP adviser Ngeh Khoo Ham's family.

Later this evening, Ismail Sabri issued a statement clarifying that he was not referring to all Chinese businesses but only a few "stubborn" ones.

He also said he would cooperate with the police in the investigation into his remarks.

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