HOME Minister Muhyiddin Yassin told the Dewan Rakyat today that police opened 30 investigation papers into reports of racism between and May last year and September.

Of the cases, he said, two are currently at the trial stage.

“Ten were referred to the deputy public prosecutor and have been classified as NFA (no further action), while the balance of 18 are still under police investigation,” he said in a written statement posted on the Parliament website. 

He was responding to Dr Azman Ismail (PH-Kuala Kedah) who had asked about the number of individuals who have been charged in court for circulating racist messages and the punitive actions taken since May last year.

Muhyiddin said police were also monitoring offensive messages on social media and would take the necessary action, to safeguard racial harmony.

“Any issue involving racial sentiment will be addressed, taking into account the importance of public safety and order, in accordance with the provisions of the law.

“Police will conduct the investigations meticulously to ensure that the actions taken would prevent racial and religious hatred.” – Bernama, October 9, 2019.