Najib said the country must respect the religious practices of others as
enshrined in the constitution.
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Dato Seri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak said the people must obey the
laws of the country and respect the religious practices of the various faiths
as enshrined in the constitution.
He said the cabinet today discussed the actions of a group of
residents who protested against the installation of a cross outside a shop lot
used as a church in Taman Medan, Petaling Jaya on Sunday.
“Police will carry out an investigation on the group who held a
protest in Taman Medan. If they are found to have violated the country’s law,
action will be taken under the Sedition Act or other existing laws,” he said in
a statement, here today.
He said the cabinet felt that the protesters should have discussed
their objections with the relevant parties and should not have taken action
that could lead to unrest among the multi-racial community in the country.
“The Sedition Act aims to ensure peace and racial harmony in the
country and it protects all religions and races,” he said.
Yesterday, home minister Ahmad Zahidi Hamidi was quoted as saying
that action could be taken against the demonstrators under the Sedition Act as
it involved religious sensitivities.
Yesterday, Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar said the
matter had been amicably settled between the congregation and the protesters.
Khalid pointed out that the police would not be prejudiced in
enforcing the law if there was any breach of the law.- BERNAMA
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