KK Mart petrol bombing: Action will be taken against perpetrators, says Anwar


KOTA SAMARAHAN: All parties are reminded not to take matters into their own hands following another incident whereby a Molotov cocktail was hurled at a KK Super Mart convenience store in Sungai Isap, Kuantan, at 5 am this morning.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the public should respect and abide by the legal process if there is any misconduct.

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"We will take action against those who commit such acts, especially those involving violence.

"This is a peaceful country. Do not use racial or religious issues to disrupt order in the country. I have also instructed the police not to compromise in this matter," he said after attending the Madani Sarawak 2024 Breaking Fast ceremony here on Saturday (March 30).

Today, another branch of KK Super Mart in Sungai Isap, Kuantan, was hit by a petrol bomb, causing a small fire in front of the convenience store's entrance.

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Previously, a KK Super Mart branch at Jalan Bruseh, Bidor, Perak, also suffered a similar fate.

Meanwhile, commenting on the registration of the Main Database System (Padu) in Sarawak, Anwar said that all registration issues can be discussed amicably.

"The registration of Padu in Sarawak and discussions are good. We have received several concerns, and we will address them accordingly. All issues can be discussed amicably," he said. – Bernama

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