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Maria J. Dass
The Sun
Deputy Internal Security Minister Datuk Johari Baharum accused the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) of playing up sensitive issues that are a threat to public harmony, by circulating sensitive and damaging text messages.
Speaking to reporters after meeting newly-appointed Deputy Inspector General of Police Datuk Ismail Omar at the ministry today, he said the police have been asked to trace the persons who sent out these text messages, and firm action will be taken against them.
"This group has been playing up sensitive issues such as [the demolition of] temples, and pertaining to the government, Umno, the police and certain individuals," Johari said.
"Their actions are a threat to public harmony and could cause instability and unrest."
Johari also said the police did not approve a permit for Hindraf to hold a rally on Sunday (Nov 25) and advised the public to stay away from it, as the police will be firm in taking action against those who participate in the illegal assembly.
Hindraf is organising a rally in front of the British High Commission to hand over a memorandum to Queen Elizabeth II of Britain.
On Aug 30, Hindraf filed a class action suit against the British government for bringing inn Indians to Malaysia as indentured labourers and exploiting them for 150 years, and thereafter failed to protect their rights under the Federal Constitution.
The group is seeking 4 trillion pounds (RM27.7 trillion) or about RM1 million for every Indian currently residing in Malaysia after paying for legal proceedings.
Commenting on his meeting with Ismail, Johari said the meeting was to talk about the former’s duties and role in his new position.
Ismail, 54 who was formerly the federal police management director, took over from Tan Sri Mohd Najib Abdul Aziz on Nov 12 following the latter’s retirement.
Asked if the meeting was held to iron out differences between Johari and the police, Johari said: "There is no problem in our relationship. All is ok."
"We discussed the expectations of his role in the force under the current climate, including the planned increase of personnel by 60,000, the upgrade of current equipment, the addition of several new police training centres and crime prevention programmes," he said.
Johari said he had suggested that more police stations be built and upgraded with better facilities as these were meeting points between the police and the public.
He also suggested that General Operation Force personnel be stationed in interior areas and island resorts on a rotation basis, so that the police personnel who have been stationed in these places with their families for years will not be isolated for long periods of time.
The Sun
Deputy Internal Security Minister Datuk Johari Baharum accused the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) of playing up sensitive issues that are a threat to public harmony, by circulating sensitive and damaging text messages.
Speaking to reporters after meeting newly-appointed Deputy Inspector General of Police Datuk Ismail Omar at the ministry today, he said the police have been asked to trace the persons who sent out these text messages, and firm action will be taken against them.
"This group has been playing up sensitive issues such as [the demolition of] temples, and pertaining to the government, Umno, the police and certain individuals," Johari said.
"Their actions are a threat to public harmony and could cause instability and unrest."
Johari also said the police did not approve a permit for Hindraf to hold a rally on Sunday (Nov 25) and advised the public to stay away from it, as the police will be firm in taking action against those who participate in the illegal assembly.
Hindraf is organising a rally in front of the British High Commission to hand over a memorandum to Queen Elizabeth II of Britain.
On Aug 30, Hindraf filed a class action suit against the British government for bringing inn Indians to Malaysia as indentured labourers and exploiting them for 150 years, and thereafter failed to protect their rights under the Federal Constitution.
The group is seeking 4 trillion pounds (RM27.7 trillion) or about RM1 million for every Indian currently residing in Malaysia after paying for legal proceedings.
Commenting on his meeting with Ismail, Johari said the meeting was to talk about the former’s duties and role in his new position.
Ismail, 54 who was formerly the federal police management director, took over from Tan Sri Mohd Najib Abdul Aziz on Nov 12 following the latter’s retirement.
Asked if the meeting was held to iron out differences between Johari and the police, Johari said: "There is no problem in our relationship. All is ok."
"We discussed the expectations of his role in the force under the current climate, including the planned increase of personnel by 60,000, the upgrade of current equipment, the addition of several new police training centres and crime prevention programmes," he said.
Johari said he had suggested that more police stations be built and upgraded with better facilities as these were meeting points between the police and the public.
He also suggested that General Operation Force personnel be stationed in interior areas and island resorts on a rotation basis, so that the police personnel who have been stationed in these places with their families for years will not be isolated for long periods of time.
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