We stongly condemn the act of violence and intention to create serious harm where a petrol bomb was thrown a KK Mart in Perak by irresponsible quarters likely in response to the heighthen situation caused by the recent “sock controversy”
I call upon the authorities to fully investigate the matter and allow the full force of law to come upon those responsible for such act of violence.
While we respect the seriousness and sensitivity of the controversy, but nothing justifies such act of violence regardless of differences of opinion. This should not have happened in a supposedly peaceful and moderate Malaysia where we all of different races and religion have learnt to live in harmony for decades.
This situation is indirectly caused by the current heightened situation where certain leaders who instead of finding a constructive resolution to the matter, but chose to fan the flame of division and escalate the problem, pandering anger and hate into the whole situation. They cannot wash their hands clean of this matter and are indirectly responsible for it escalating it until where it is now.
The authorities have already taken all steps in investigating the matter and today itself certain individuals involved have been charged in court. Whether we agree with such a step, but the court will be the best platform to prove and resolve the matter based on real facts and evidence rather than emotions from certain groups of people.
That is why it is important to allow the law to run its course and not further escalate the issue. A responsible leader should have when knowing the problem find ways to resolve it amicably and bridge the divide rather than actually dividing the people.
There are many matters we need focus upon as a country which we all will need work together, priotising the economy and welfare of our people regardless of background