Gobind calls for stern action those inciting religious and racial hatred, police, AG needs to act fast

Digital Minister Gobind Singh has reiterated his call for stern action to be taken against those who incite religious and racial hatred.

He stressed that the police and Attorney General must act fast.

“Police reports have been lodged, and I have been informed that statements have been taken from various individuals.

“Despite this, we see some repeating themselves, which further compound matters.

“The police and Attorney General therefore need to act fast. We cannot, and must not allow statements which are insulting to religion to remain without proper action.

“Legal provisions exist to deal with situations like these.

“These provisions mean nothing if they are not enforced. Action must be taken to send a strong message that we will not condone insults to any religion, and that there are consequences for doing so.”

Though the minister did not name any particular individual, the call comes following Jelutong MP RSN Rayer’s call for police action against controversial independent preacher and Muslim convert, Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu.

Zamri had reposted an offensive post against on kavadi which is synonymous with Thaipusam.

In that post he claimed those carrying kavadi are either intoxicated or possessed.

Zamri seems to be a serial offender.