Beating disrespect in diverse Malaysia


Mustafa K. Anuar

Disrespect and discrimination, violent or subtle, are equally insulting and alienating in a multi-ethnic and multireligious society. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, April 18, 2021.

THE reported beating of two bodyguards by their employer for merely observing fasting as required by their Islamic faith in the holy month of Ramadan is clearly an extreme form of disrespect and discrimination.

Such an unconscionable action is appalling and deserves condemnation. It is hoped that such an incident is an isolated one.


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  • Its a crime to assault another person. No ifs and buts and religion aside. The law is there to protect all citizens regardless of who they are or what faith or none that they follow.

    Posted 2 years ago by Malaysia New hope