‘Stop vigilantism, let authorities handle socks issue’

PETALING JAYA: Public emotions should be kept under control whenever there are incidents that threaten the peace and stability of our multi-religious and multiracial country, says the G25 group of eminent Malays.In responding to the controversial socks issue, the group of retired civil servants and influential leaders said Malaysians could better manage their emotions.

It said it welcomes the statement by Penang mufti Datuk Seri Wan Salim Mohd Noor that boycotting non-Muslim businesses is going “overboard and against Islamic teachings”.