No formal requests to declassify official documents on the May 13, 1969 riots have been received by the government, Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin clarified today.
Speaking at a press conference in Putrajaya, Muhyiddin said that it is merely the view of some quarters that requests have been made.
The minister appeared to not be in favour of such requests, however, stressing the government is looking to the "future."
"That (May 13) was the past. We are now looking at the present and the future. Obviously, nobody wants to celebrate May 13, as you (media) say it's the 50th anniversary.
"What is important is to learn from the past and make sure Malaysia will not face the same problem in the future," he said.
"What is the point of raising these old stories? These should serve as a lesson, and more importantly, the government should focus on what we are doing now and in the future.
"As the new government, Pakatan Harapan promises to be fair (to everybody). We don't want to see our country in chaos because of racial and religious issues," he added.
Suaram adviser Kua Kia Soong and May 13 Committee spokesperson Tang Ah Chai had previously called for the May 13 documents to be declassified.
[More to follow] - Mkini
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