KLANG: Malaysians must exercise caution in their words and actions to avoid offending others in this multiracial country, says Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.
The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) emphasised the importance of mutual respect and sensitivity, especially concerning racial issues.
Mohd Na’im was responding to a question about a viral video showing a roadside stall in Kota Warisan, Sepang, displaying a racially offensive sign.
“We must be careful with our words, actions, and the sensitivities of different communities."
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar speaks at the Program Jalinan Muhibbah Madani inconjunction with Chinese new year at the Klang Hokkien Association, on Sunday (Feb 16 2025). — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star
"This is a sensitive matter. Society must be mindful, and we do not want any words or actions to provoke anger among different races."
"Respect and mutual understanding are essential,” he said at the Jalinan Muhibah Madani programme during the Chinese New Year celebration at the Hokkien Association building on Sunday (Feb 16).
The controversy erupted after a video surfaced on social media showing a roasted corn vendor displaying a sign that read that he would not sell to Indian customers.
She later lodged a police report, urging others to do the same.
The incident has sparked strong reactions, with MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M Saravanan warning that such actions could lead to racial tension.
National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang also condemned the stall owner’s behaviour, stressing that any act threatening national harmony is unacceptable.
