The government is not interfering in any investigation process over the sale of socks bearing the word Allah by the KK Super Mart branch in Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, recently.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said police have a free hand to conduct the investigation and the issue is not something that can be resolved through actions taken by any groups.
“We leave it to police to investigate but at the same time, the government remains steadfast that there is no compromise on such actions, especially involving Islam, the official religion of this country.
“But not only Islam. There is no compromise when it comes to other religions as well. We want to save the country and need firm action to ensure that such actions do not recur,” he said.
He said this in his speech at the 217th Police Day celebration at the Police Training Centre in Kuala Lumpur today.
Also present were Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah, Chief Secretary to the Government Mohd Zuki Ali and Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain.
Combat corruption courageously
Anwar also urged the police leadership and all members of the force to continue working with the MACC to combat corruption firmly and courageously.
“I urge you to eradicate corruption to save the country and the race. Let us not betray this trust even though it is not easy. When corruption becomes systemic, it will erode the entire essence of the members. Agility and strength are needed to fight this scourge.
“Let us remember the warning of the 3Cs by former prime minister Abdul Razak Hussein in 1961, namely communism, corruption, and communalism.
“In 1961 our leaders already saw the problem of corruption, apart from the almost extinct communists. In 2024 we are still fighting the issue of corruption,” he said.
At the same time, he also advised the police force to continue to enhance their integrity.
Anwar, who is also finance minister, said he has instructed the Finance Ministry to facilitate any processes involving the upgrading of premises and housing for police personnel.
“We talk about the police needing to fight against digital and commercial crimes, but their buildings are 20 to 30 years old with outdated facilities, and offices 30 years behind in terms of facilities. That’s why we are now focusing on police housing and offices.
“I allow the Home Ministry to expedite any tender processes. We try our best to improve. Don’t wait until 2028. I want to promise that it will be completed by the end of this year,” he added.
- Bernama
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