![Fostering harmony: SERI's call to action amidst rising religious and racial tensions Fostering harmony: SERI's call to action amidst rising religious and racial tensions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712309877_TBSERILOGO.jpg)
Fostering harmony: SERI's call to action amidst rising religious and racial tensions
SERI calls for a thorough review of existing hate speech legislation due its vagueness, which can lead to inconsistent enforcement.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Spread of New Malaysia agenda through social media worrying - Bukit Aman Spread of New Malaysia agenda through social media worrying - Bukit Aman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620907942_Zamri.jpg)
Spread of New Malaysia agenda through social media worrying - Bukit Aman
Attempts by some irresponsible parties to introduce new agendas, such as New Malaysia, is capable of triggering open racial tension.
Tue Jul 19 2022
![Emergence of extremist right-wing groups contributes to racial tension - G25 Emergence of extremist right-wing groups contributes to racial tension - G25](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71439117452_NOORFARIDAARIFFIN.jpg)
Emergence of extremist right-wing groups contributes to racial tension - G25
The emergence of extremist right-wing groups within races has contributed to increasing racial tension, says Noor Farida.
Sun Aug 09 2015
![Low Yat brawl: Everyone just wants to earn a living Low Yat brawl: Everyone just wants to earn a living](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71436755380_LOWYAT.jpg)
Low Yat brawl: "Everyone just wants to earn a living"
Those inciting racial tension following the Plaza Low Yat brawl need to know that the incident is about crime, not race.
Sun Jul 19 2015
![MCMC to monitor social media users spreading provocative news MCMC to monitor social media users spreading provocative news](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41436861139_SOCIALMEDIA.jpg)
MCMC to monitor social media users spreading provocative news
If necessary, MCMC will also request social media providers such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to block access to videos and photos.
Wed Jul 15 2015
![Ibrahim Ali files defamation suit against Joseph Kurup over 'extremist' claim Ibrahim Ali files defamation suit against Joseph Kurup over 'extremist' claim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-01/51422422555_295x200.jpg)
Ibrahim Ali files defamation suit against Joseph Kurup over 'extremist' claim
According to the Perkasa president, Kurup had accused Perkasa for igniting racial tension in this country in which he deemed as seditious and cannot be tolerated.
Wed Jan 28 2015
![Obama, amid racial tensions, keeps a measured approach after past backlashes Obama, amid racial tensions, keeps a measured approach after past backlashes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/71418014410_295x200.jpg)
Obama, amid racial tensions, keeps a measured approach after past backlashes
Looks like Obama, as the US' first black president, is facing a dilemma on how to deal with the racial tension afflicting his country.
Mon Dec 08 2014