THE government does not plan to make new laws to prevent racial and religious hatred at this time, National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang said.

He said existing laws are sufficient to protect racial ties, citing the Sedition Act, Communications and Multimedia Act, and the penal code.

“Anyone who intentionally makes a statement or commits an action that can threaten national unity can be investigated and charged,” Aaron said in a written reply in the Dewan Rakyat.

“However, if the situation becomes desperate and the government thinks a review of existing laws is needed to stem hate speech or provocative acts that can threaten the nation’s harmony, the ministry will fully support it.”

He was replying to V. Ganabatirau (Klang-PH), who asked if Putrajaya will enact a hate speech law or minority protection act. – June 7, 2023.