GEORGE TOWN: The issue of a surau using loudspeakers for azan (call to prayer) at a condominium in Tanjung Tokong has been resolved, said Penang police chief Comm Datuk Khaw Kok Chin
He said the resolution followed discussions between the condominium's joint management body (JMB) and the surau's management.
"I would like to stress here the matter has been resolved and what went viral in social media, claiming the issue is still not resolved, is not true," he said during a press conference at state police headquarters on Wednesday. (May 17)
Comm Khaw said Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman witnessed the discussions along with other parties including the police.
He pointed out that Penangites had been living in harmony and peace and as state police chief, he would not hesitate to take action against anyone who tries to inflame the issue on social media.
"The matter has been solved and there is no conflict between the condominium JMB and the surau management. Please don't be influenced by social media that tries to ignite racial tension over the incident," he said.
Comm Khaw said the police had received 21 reports so far on the matter.
A video clip of a dialogue between the condominium's JMB and residents recently went viral, where some tension arose when the JMB raised the issue of the loudspeakers in the condominium surau.
It is learned there are four loudspeakers in the condominium's surau, two small ones inside and two larger sized ones outside the surau.
The JMB of the condominium is believed to have prohibited the surau from using the two large sized loudspeakers outside the surau.
