Ismail Sabri urges Malaysians to be calm over Rohingya issue, says cops are investigating


PUTRAJAYA: Police are investigating the increase in negative sentiments towards the Rohingya community amid the Covid-19 crisis, says Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Ismail Sabri said the police were aware that there were videos, audios and articles which are inciting anger against the Rohingya, and pointed out that only the authorities can ascertain the authenticity of such materials.

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