Malaysians are urged to be mindful of their words and actions so that racial harmony is preserved, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Na’im Mokhtar.
He stressed the importance of maintaining social harmony by being more aware of sensitive issues.
“I have repeatedly emphasised the need to be careful with our words and actions, as racial sensitivity is a very delicate matter.
“It is a matter in which even the name is sensitive. Society must be cautious - we do not want our words or actions to provoke anger among different communities.
“Mutual respect is essential,” he told reporters after attending the Jalinan Muhibbah Madani Chinese New Year 2025 programme in Klang today.
Na’im was responding to a viral video showing a racially insensitive notice placed by a hawker at their stall.
However, he refrained from commenting further, stating that he had yet to receive complete information on the matter.
“I haven’t received the details yet, so I can’t comment for now. I will once I have more information,” he said briefly.
Yesterday, Malaysiakini reported a video that went viral on social media, in which a roadside stall owner was found displaying an offensive sign on the table he uses to sell roasted corn.
The stall, which is said to be located in Kota Warisan, Sepang, placed a sign which reads, “Sorry, ini jagung tiada jual sama orang keling.” (Sorry, we don’t sell this corn to the Indian community)
The keling word is a derogatory term used against the Indian community. - Mkini
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