Referring to recent controversies, including the case of Era FM radio hosts allegedly mocking the Thaipusam kavadi ritual, Senator C Sivaraj said the three presenters had already apologised, and it was now up to the authorities to handle the matter.

“If further action is necessary, let those in charge determine it. But for us, the people, what good does it do to keep fighting among ourselves?” he said.

“Do we want to see this country crumble simply because we are more eager to assign blame than to foster unity?

“Do we want to keep fuelling anger? Punishment is not our responsibility — that is for the authorities to decide. Let’s not sacrifice our harmony over uncontrolled emotions.”

The video involving the three Era FM radio hosts sparked widespread criticism, leading to the trio issuing an apology. They have also been suspended by Astro Audio, with police investigations into the video under way.

Separately, police are tracking down a man suspected of making insulting comments about Islam as well as making obscene remarks in a four minute video on Facebook that has since gone viral.

The suspect is believed to be overseas, according to Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain.

Sivaraj condemned the man’s actions, likening it to pouring fuel on fire, and stressed that the person responsible must be brought to justice.

“We must not let someone who no longer values their homeland drive us into conflict and hatred. That would be a pointless battle,” he said.

He stressed that the real struggles Malaysians face are economic issues, the cost of living, education, and the future of their children.

“These are the battles we must fight together — not against each other. Malaysia is our home. If we are too busy quarreling, we risk its destruction,” he said.