Unity Ministry reports post inciting 'May 13 against keling'


Published: Apr 2, 2025 7:31 AM
Updated: 10:31 AM


Summary

• A social media post has caused a stir, stating that the time has come to “wage war against the keling” so that they will “realise their place”.

• National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang says such remarks will not be tolerated by the administration.

The National Unity Ministry has filed a report against a social media user who incited racial hatred by calling for a repeat of the May 13 riots, following the temple relocation controversy in Kuala Lumpur.

Minister Aaron Ago Dagang said the report was lodged with the MCMC.

“I hope that the individual involved will be investigated and that appropriate action will be taken in accordance with Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998,” he stated on X.

The user, Amir Ridhwaan, had made inflammatory remarks, declaring that the time had come to “wage war against the keling” (a derogatory term for Indians) so that they would “realise their place.”

He further insulted the Indian community, calling them “stupid” and accusing them of “building hundreds of illegal temples” despite making up only seven percent of the population.

Aaron urged Malaysians to use social media responsibly and refrain from actions that could inflame religious or racial tensions.

“The National Unity Ministry is committed to safeguarding harmony and unity among Malaysians. Any statement or action that threatens national unity and incites hatred is completely unacceptable.

“Malaysia is a multiracial and multicultural nation, and every citizen has a duty to uphold harmony and respect our differences,” he stressed.

End racism

Calling on all Malaysians to stand united against extremism, provocation, and slander, he emphasised the urgent need to put an end to racism.

On Monday, Malaysiakini reported that the Malaysian Hindu Sangam would hold an “urgent” town hall with temple committees nationwide on April 6 in Kuala Lumpur.

Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple


The relocation of the 130-year-old Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple in Jalan Masjid India has sparked polarised reactions, with a segment of social media users focusing on the legal status of Hindu temples.

A Facebook group was also created to report on such temples.

In response, lawyers representing the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple committee, including former Malaysian Bar president Ambiga Sreenevasan and N Surendran, issued a clarification stating that the temple was not illegal.

The lawyers also denied claims that the temple is a “penceroboh” or trespasser, and is now being rewarded with land despite its own “wrongdoing”.

On Sunday, Urimai deputy chairperson David Marshel revealed that certain individuals are labelling temples as “kuil haram” (illegal) on Google Maps and demanded action against the hate speech.

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kt comments:

An extremely racist incitement - let's see how fast MCMC and the Police would act