Minister Calls for Action Against Facebook User for Insulting Prophet Muhammad
National Unity Minister Issues Stern Warning
Kuala Lumpur: National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang has sounded a stern warning, urging the police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to investigate and take action against a Facebook user for allegedly making remarks that insulted Prophet Muhammad on the platform.
No Tolerance for Religious Hatred or Provocation
Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang emphasized that there is no place for any form of religious hatred or provocation in the country. "The government will take stern action against anyone attempting to create division or tension between different races and religions," he said in a Facebook posting today.
Respecting Religious Sensitivities
Malaysia is rich in religious and cultural diversity, and therefore, everyone must respect and be mindful of religious sensitivities, according to Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. He highlighted that insulting any religion undermines national harmony and unity principles, as well as leads to serious consequences involving public peace and security.
Promoting Mutual Respect and Understanding
The Minister emphasized that every Malaysian citizen must understand, respect, and accept the country’s diversity. "Let us all live in an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding to safeguard the peace and harmony of our beloved country," he said.
Consequences of Insulting Any Religion
Insulting any religion can have serious consequences, including creating division and tension between different races and religions, undermining national harmony and unity principles, and leading to serious consequences involving public peace and security.
FAQs
- What is the stance of the National Unity Minister on religious freedom?
The Minister emphasizes the importance of respecting and being mindful of religious sensitivities, and taking firm action against anyone attempting to create division or tension between different races and religions. - What are the consequences of insulting any religion?
Insulting any religion can have serious consequences, including creating division and tension between different races and religions, undermining national harmony and unity principles, and leading to serious consequences involving public peace and security. - What is the message to Malaysian citizens?
Every Malaysian citizen must understand, respect, and accept the country’s diversity, and live in an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding to safeguard the peace and harmony of the country.