Women, Family and Community Development Minister Shahrizat Abdul Jalil has urged the public not to turn the gruesome murder of cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya and three others into racial and political issues.

She said the tragic case must be dealt with rationally and with a clear-headed mind without being influenced by negative influences that could lead to unwarranted incidents.

"It will be a great jeopardy to the country if all issues are seen in terms of racism. We cannot let this sentiment thrive and be prolonged.

"Our life does not revolve around politics alone," she told reporters after visiting Sosilawati's family members in Taman Harmonis, Gombak today.

Shahrizat, who is also Wanita Umno chief, hoped those responsible for the murder be meted out with maximum sentences.

She called on Malaysians to assist the police in combating crimes and not leave crime-busting merely to the police.

Not our culture

        

In a statement yesterday, PKR Wanita chief Zuraida Kamaruddin equated the grisly murder to the Altantuya Shaariibuu, whose body was blown up with C4 plastic explosive.

Meanwhile, MIC Youth chief T Mohan said those responsible for the heinous crimes were more cruel than vultures.

"We are shocked that some Malaysians had resorted to utmost brutality in the gruesome murders. This is not our culture and it is disturbing our thoughts," he said in a statement.

Mohan hoped the police would conduct a thorough investigation and bring the suspects to the fore as soon as possible to ensure justice to the victims.

- Bernama

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