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This is a rumour: Chinese and Indians should stay home on Sept 16 and stock up food and other necessities in case there is racial violence on Malaysia Day, 16 September.
13 July 2016
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Police slam claims that racial violence will erupt on Sept 16
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Police refute ‘communal violence’ rumour, warn of Sedition Act
Police warned today that those found circulating rumours of communal violence during Malaysia Day celebrations can be charged under the Sedition Act.
The “seditious message” advising non-Malays to stock up for possible riots and violence against them during the Sept 16 parade is making rounds on social media, police spokesperson Asmawati Ahmad said in a statement.
“The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) would like to affirm that the message is a baseless conjecture by irresponsible quarters, seeking to jeopardise racial harmony and undermine public order,” she said.
She warned that action can be taken under Secion 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 233(1) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/348437
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Malay Mail Online @themmailonline
13 July 2016 | MYT 6:54 PM
Bukit Aman rubbishes claims of communal clashes
KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman has rubbished claims of impending communal clashes that have been making the rounds on social media recently.
IGP Secretariat (corporate communications) Asst Comm Datin Asmawati Ahmad said the seditious message had advised non-Malays to be aware of violence against them during the Sept 16 Celebration Parade.
“The vicious message also claimed that racial violence has been planned in such a way that an emergency declaration could be achieved to suit a political agenda,” said ACP Asmawati.
She added in a statement on Wednesday that the message also called on Chinese and Indians to stay home on Sept 16 and to stock up their emergency food pantry and other necessities in light of the supposed racial violence.
ACP Asmawati said the police would like to affirm the said message is baseless conjecture made by irresponsible quarters seeking to jeopardise racial harmony and undermine public order.
“Please be advised that spreading such unfounded and unverified information could bring about distrust, discord and disharmony amongst this country’s multiracial society,” she said.
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/07/13/bukit-aman-rubbishes-communal-clashes/
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