Johor Umno Youth has taken the opposition to task for politicising the decision to maintain the Sedition Act while ignoring its importance in safeguarding peace and unity.

Its information chief Sahrihan Jani defended Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak over this issue.

"The opposition only knows how to look for issues to politicise without thinking about Najib’s main focus which is to ensure that the country remains peaceful and there will be no individuals who will dare to be traitors," he told Umno Online .

With racial and religious tension escalating, Sahrihan ( left ) said Najib’s decision to strengthen the Act was timely.

Furthermore, he said the current punishment under the Sedition Act which includes a fine of not more than RM5,000 and three years jail is too light and does not correspond with the seriousness of the offence.

"The fine is irrelevant because the offence is one that can ruin the nation’s peace and unity.

"This Act is a shield for the social contract and federal constitution. It must be preserved for racial harmony and national unity.

"While the fine should be replaced with a stiffer jail sentence," he added.

Sahrihan said Johor Umno Youth wants the authorities to be firm and act swiftly against those who broke the law.

He added that the public must understand the Sedition Act does not stifle human rights but only those who are prone to making seditious statements would be affected.

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