Act fast on people who trigger racial problems: MIC

Kuala Lumpur, Sep 19: In the wake of curbing existing racial problems in Malaysia, Malaysian Indian Congress has urged the authorities to arrest anyone who raises issues related to religion and race or any issue that can trigger racial problems. The Government must act fast on these people, MIC President S Samy Vellu told. He proposed that an inter-race relations council be established to discuss issues concerning religion, language, culture and racial sensitivities.

Samy Vellu said the council could be represented by the various political parties and religious and cultural organisations.

"The people are worried about the current situation as a lot of racial sensitivities are being raised by irresponsible quarters. So, let's go back to our original struggle of forging national unity for the good of the people and country," The Star quoted him, as saying.

At the meeting, the MIC also congratulated Najib Tun Razak for being appointed the new Finance Minister.

Samy Vellu urged the government to use the Internal Security Act judiciously, and called on the Opposition to stop any action that could destabilise the country.

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