Action may be taken under the Sedition Act against the residents who protested in front of a church in Taman Medan yesterday, said Home Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
He said, action would be taken against anyone who touches on religious sensitivity.
“It does not matter... it does not matter who. Anyone who touches on religious sensitivity, the Islamic religion especially or any other religion is subjected to the Sedition Act,” said Zahid in a press conference held today.
“Definitely...definitely, any action will be taken. Yes anyone. I’m 'color blind' (not racist), and so is the police. Action ill be taken on anyone,” he added.
When asked if any disciplinary action will be taken against any Umno members found to be involved in the protest, Zahid said Umno is a party that respected other religions, and the members involved in the protest will have to bear the consequences of their actions.
“Because they have gone against the law and as Umno we respect other religions. They have to face the consequences of their action,” he said.
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His statement however contradicted with statement given by the Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar where he stated that the protest did not show any element of sedition.
According to Khalid as reported in The Malaysian Insider, the protest was held to protest the location of the church and not the Christian religion itself.
It was reported yesterday that a group of 50 people had gathered to protest the sign of cross outside a shop lot used as a church in Taman Medan.
The group had demanded for the cross to be taken down and argued that the sign influence the minds of the younger residents there.
Astro Awani
Mon Apr 20 2015
ZAHID: Anyone who touches on religious sensitivity, the Islamic religion especially or any other religion is subjected to the Sedition Act.
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