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Stand down on 3R (Race, Religion, Royalty) issues, cops warn all
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27, 2024: Bukit Aman (federal police) CID director Shuhaily Zain today issued a stern warning to all to stop fanning 3R (Race, Religion, Royalty) issues on the Madae-in-China Allah-brand socks controversy.
“Stand down on the socks issues. Let our justice do its job, let the matter go through the due legal process. This will show our people’s maturity in handling sensitive issues in the country,” he added.
Shuhaily said if the matter got out of hand, it could lead to another Kampung Medan incident.
He was referring to a series of violent clashes in 2001 in Kampung Medan near Petaling Jaya involving conflict between the Malay and Indian communities which resulted in several deaths and numerous injuries.
“This will only tarnish the country’s image,” he stressed..
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on the police warning to all and The Star report quoting the racial and religious Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh saying the KK Mart boycott to go on:
Stop fanning 3R issues on ‘Allah’ socks controversy, warns Bukit Aman
-27 Mar 2024, 02:24 PM
Bukit Aman criminal investigation department director Shuhaily Zain tells all parties to ‘stand down’ as investigations are underway.
Bukit Aman CID director Shuhaily Zain said if the ‘Allah’ socks issue gets out of hand, it could lead to another Kampung Medan incident.
KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman has issued a stern warning to all parties, including politicians, to stop stoking 3R issues related to race, religion, and royalty, particularly concerning the controversy surrounding the sale of socks bearing the word “Allah” by convenience store chain KK Mart.
Bukit Aman criminal investigation department director Shuhaily Zain said he agreed with former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin’s call for all parties to stand down on the matter as action is already underway.
“As tension rises over the 3R issue, firstly, we will thoroughly investigate reports related to racial issues, regardless of whether they are initiated by the government or other parties.
“We maintain consistency in investigating MPs from both the government and opposition sides. We investigate everything. I urge all parties to stand down,” he said at a press conference here.
Shuhaily added that if the matter got out of hand, it could lead to another Kampung Medan incident.
He was referring to a series of violent clashes in 2001 in Kampung Medan near Petaling Jaya involving conflict between the Malay and Indian communities which resulted in several deaths and numerous injuries.
“This will only tarnish the country’s image,” he said.
Shuhaily also said the police are gathering intelligence to determine whether there are still movements aimed at exacerbating the situation.
“Let our justice do its job, let the matter go through the due legal process. This will show our people’s maturity in handling sensitive issues in the country,” he added.
He said police had received 10 reports regarding the “Allah” socks issue, including two which led to the founder and director of KK Mart claiming trial to intentionally wounding the religious feelings of Muslims.
Three officers from Xin Jian Chang Sdn Bhd, the Batu Pahat-based vendor which supplied KK Mart with the socks, were also charged in the sessions court with abetting in the offence. All of them pleaded not guilty.
Dr Akmal condemns attack on KK Mart outlet, says boycott to go on
Wednesday, 27 Mar 2024
PETALING JAYA: Umno Youth Chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has condemned the petrol bomb attack at a KK Super Mart outlet in Perak.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday (March 27), Dr Muhamad Akmal described the attack as "overboard," while also condemning the death threat he claimed to have received.
"Despite receiving a death threat, my stance remains the same. We will not budge from the boycott campaign. This serves as a stern lesson so no one downplays Islam," he said.
He also thanked the police and authorities for pressing charges against those allegedly involved in the socks controversy.
"We respect the legal process," he said, adding that the matter should be left to the police.
Dr Muhamad Akmal called for a boycott of the retail chain’s stores after socks bearing the word "Allah" were found to be sold at several of its outlets.
The KK Super Mart management and vendor have since issued a public apology for the mistake.
KK Mart Group founder and executive chairman Datuk Seri Dr Chai Kee Kan and his wife, as the company’s director, were charged on Tuesday (March 26) under Section 298 of the Penal Code for intentionally wounding the religious sensitivities of Muslims by allegedly putting the socks on sale.
Also charged was Xin Jian Chang Sdn Bhd – the Batu Pahat-based company that supplied the socks to KK Super Mart – as well as its directors Soh Chin Huat, Goh Li Huay and Soh
They were charged under Section 109 of the Penal Code, which was read together with Section 298 of the same Code, for allegedly abetting the said offence by supplying KK Super Mart with the socks.
At 5.35am Tuesday, a Molotov cocktail was hurled at the outlet in Bidor but did not ignite.
Police said they had obtained CCTV footage of the incident and were tracking down the suspect.
It was also reported late Tuesday that a 68-year-old mechanic had been arrested in Melaka over an alleged death threat against Dr Muhamad Akmal.
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