Bukit Aman criminal investigation department director Shuhaily Zain said he agreed with former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin’s call for all parties to stand down on the matter as action is already underway.
“As tension rises over the 3R issue, firstly, we will thoroughly investigate reports related to racial issues, regardless of whether they are initiated by the government or other parties.
“We maintain consistency in investigating MPs from both the government and opposition sides. We investigate everything. I urge all parties to stand down,” he said at a press conference here.
Shuhaily added that if the matter got out of hand, it could lead to another Kampung Medan incident.
He was referring to a series of violent clashes in 2001 in Kampung Medan near Petaling Jaya involving conflict between the Malay and Indian communities which resulted in several deaths and numerous injuries.
“This will only tarnish the country’s image,” he said.
Shuhaily also said the police are gathering intelligence to determine whether there are still movements aimed at exacerbating the situation.
“Let the matter go through the due legal process. This will show our people’s maturity in handling sensitive issues in the country,” he added.
He said police had received 10 reports regarding the “Allah” socks issue, including two which led to the founder and director of KK Mart claiming trial to intentionally wounding the religious feelings of Muslims.
Three officers from Xin Jian Chang Sdn Bhd, the Batu Pahat-based vendor which supplied KK Mart with the socks, were also charged in the sessions court with abetting in the offence. All of them pleaded not guilty.
Probe on threats against Xin Jian Chang
Shuhaily said police have launched investigations into threats made against Xin Jian Chang by certain parties.
“The investigation is still ongoing,” he said.
The company previously raised concern over social media postings sharing personal data, including the residential addresses of its key officers, and issuing threats of violence, including burning down their factory and endangering lives.
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