KUALA LUMPUR: The public has been urged not to react based on personal emotions or become vigilantes that could disrupt public order.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that for any grievances, there were laws to manage them.
“Firstly, let me reiterate what Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had said yesterday regarding places of worship. There are existing laws in place.
“As such, if there are any misunderstandings or violations, follow the law. Do not act as vigilantes or take action based on personal emotions,” he said at a press conference after launching the Safer Internet Day 2026 celebration organised by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, here on Sunday (Feb 8).
Fahmi said this in response to the arrests made during a rally against alleged unregulated houses of worship on Saturday (Feb 7) night.
Additionally, Fahmi said the government would not compromise on matters that could threaten public security and order.
“We have the right to assemble, express our views, and voice what is in our hearts.
“But not if it can create public fear, disrupt public order, or threaten security, especially while we are receiving official visits from foreign dignitaries,” he said.
Police confirmed that controversial preacher Zamri Vinoth was arrested on Saturday.
In an Instagram story on Saturday (Feb 7), Zamri said he had been arrested and taken to the Dang Wangi police headquarters.
Zamri had earlier insisted that a planned rally against "illegal" temples would proceed.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus had said the rally would not be allowed to proceed because of public safety concerns.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had also given a stern warning to participants of the planned rally, saying they should not challenge the law or threaten public security.
