Police action on 3R issues to be based on existing regulations, says deputy home minister

Any action taken by the police against individuals committing offences related to the 3R issues of race, religion and royalty will be based on established procedures and regulations, says Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.

When winding up debate on the motion of the 12th Malaysia Plan Mid-Term Review for his ministry, Shamsul said the police would take stern action against anyone who exploits 3R issues, regardless of background, status, or position.

"Whatever decision and action is taken by the home ministry, we have established procedures and regulations provided for by existing laws.

"We remain committed and uphold the right to freedom of speech as enshrined in the Federal Constitution, as long as regulations are complied with... so please obey the existing laws to prevent action from being taken," he said in Dewan Rakyat yesterday.
  
He was responding to Mohd Sany Hamzan (PH-Hulu Langat), who proposed that the police detain any party that manipulates 3R issues if they receive a report on the matter. 
 
Shamsul added that 3R-related offences are clearly stated under the provisions of the Sedition Act 1948, the Penal Code, and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. 

The government and the police are also open and prepared to provide an explanation on the matter if the opposition wants further information, he said in response to Radzi Jidin (PN-Putrajaya) and Abd Ghani Ahmad (PN-Jerlun), who asked about the parameters of 3R-related offences.