Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has expressed concern that the recent incident at the Perak-level Merdeka celebration has once again exposed how quickly Malaysians resort to racial framing.

Citing a statement from the Bukit Aman police headquarters regarding the suspect’s race, he said the fact that such a clarification was necessary reflects the fragility of Malaysia’s national unity.

“A personal act by an individual was quickly racialised. This shows...