Act against those who threaten peace: Max
Published on: Monday, April 27, 2015
Kota Marudu: Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Deputy President Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Maximus Ongkili has called for stern action against groups or individuals who take matters into their own hands and threaten public peace and order.Dr Maximus, who is also Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister, said that in the sensitive matter of religion, such action by groups or individuals needed to be stemmed quickly in order to preserve the peace in the country and maintain among the people mutual respect towards one another's religious practices.Speaking at the PBS Youth convention for the northern zone at Kota Marudu here Sunday, Dr Maximus who is also Tandek PBS division chief, added that all parties must practice utmost care and honour towards their fellow Malaysians and respect the provision of the Federal Constitution which protects the religious practices in Malaysia.
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"We must respect law and order and never give in to emotions or political temptations to stir unity and create havoc. Hence, stern action must be taaken against groups or individuals who threaten public order and peace. "In the protest incident against the cross symbol at a church in Taman Medan, I urge the authorities to take stern action against the demonstrators in accordance with existing laws including the Sedition Act. "Although the case is strictly a Selangor state matter, it is a despicable action by the irresponsible demonstrators and one that is unheard of and not tolerated by communities in Sabah and Sarawak," he said.Dr Maximus also said that Malaysians must preserve religious harmony by practising tolerance and moderation which had enabled the preservation of national unity in the country till today.
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He also cautioned that as a multiracial country Malaysia cannot survive if there is religious and ethnic strife, which no peace-loving Malaysian would desire.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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"We must plant the seeds of peace together and practise moderation to enable us to cultivate our shared Malaysian heritage, where racial and religious diversity should be accepted as our unique and lasting trait," he said.
