DPM warns action against those stoking religious tension
The government will not hesitate to take action against those who threaten the country's peace and harmony, said Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
Speaking at a Christmas hi-tea reception in Petaling Jaya today, she said inflammatory messages that propagate hatred have no place in the new Malaysia...
The government will not hesitate to take action against those who threaten the country's peace and harmony, said Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
Speaking at a Christmas hi-tea reception in Petaling Jaya today, she said inflammatory messages that propagate hatred have no place in the new Malaysia.
"Malaysians have put their faith in the new government to usher the country into a new era of greater justice and economic prosperity.
"Let me assure you that we will do everything in our power to realise the Malaysia Baharu we all envisioned. This peace and stability we enjoy is a collective responsibility.
"We are all stakeholders in this country and we must look after Malaysia, tanah tumpahnya darahku.
"The government will not hesitate to take action against those who threaten the peace and harmony in this country. Fake news, inflammatory messages and messages that stoke religious hatred have no place in Malaysia Baharu," she said in her speech at the event.
Earlier in the speech, Wan Azizah said the government was committed to enlarging the spaces of mutual respect, sharing and harmony.
She also called for all Malaysians to continue showing the world that unity in diversity was one of the country's assets and that the people should cherish this as it was Malaysia's trademark.
"I am happy and proud to be a Malaysian. All the different communities have shown a great capacity to come together and manifest love for our nation by caring and sharing with one another."
Wan Azizah also supported an idea mooted by DAP stalwart Lim Kit Siang for firefighter Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim's (above) sacrifice to be honoured with an award carrying his name.
She said it was a good suggestion to remember the sacrifice of heroes in the country.
"It is such a good suggestion. The six who died (while trying to search for a drowning victim) were also firefighters.
"Whatever it is, we must remember (our) unsung heroes," she told reporters when met later after the event.
Wan Azizah was referring to an incident in October in which six firefighters lost their lives at a mining pool in Selangor.
