Taking a stand against hate speech

Malaysians should take the principles of Rukunegara to heart. — Filepic

FOR a country in which one of the Rukunegara principles is “Kesopanan dan Kesusilaan” (courtesy and good manners), it is disappointing to see how social media has become a minefield of hate.

From personal attacks against public figures to outright racist and sexist comments, some Malaysians seem to have abandoned decency when interacting online.