Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar has vowed that action will be taken over racial slurs made during the red shirt rally in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, Malaysiakini reported today.
Khalid was quoted as saying that he regretted the racial slurs and provocative banners that were carried as tens of thousands gathered in a rally dubbed “Himpunan Rakyat Bersatu” purportedly to uphold Malay dignity, organised by the National Silat Federation (Pesaka).
“I warned them before the rally that they should not cross the line by making racial insults or carry banners that disparage other races and undermine peace,” he reportedly said.
He also told protesters to be prepared to face the consequences of their actions.
“So don’t kick up a fuss when we investigate.”
The portal reported Khalid saying that the organisers will be questioned over the incident at Petaling Street, where protesters had to be dispersed using water cannons after they refused to heed police orders and tried to enter the area.
He said he will not “tolerate” any harm caused to his personnel, following reports that some police officers were pelted with water bottles by participants.
The rally also saw racial slurs aimed at several ethnic Chinese journalists who were on duty.
The rally was organised to counter the Bersih 4 rally held a fortnight ago, which saw tens of thousands of Malaysians take to the streets to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and for institutional reforms.
Source: www.themalaysianinsider.com
