PUTRAJAYA, March 5 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has praised three Era FM radio hosts who apologised after being seen in a video clip allegedly mocking a Hindu religious ritual.
He said although the trio had apologised, the investigation will go on.
“If a police report has been lodged, it is the responsibility of the police to investigate… whether there is a basis for charges will depend on the discretion of the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
“The fact that they apologised is a good thing because they realised the statement should not have been uttered or the action should not have been done, but, as the saying goes, the damage is done.
“It has an impact on those who are offended or feel they have become a target,” he told the media after attending a ceremony on the instilling of values with ministry staff here today.
In the context of ethnic relations as well as religious and cultural diversity in the country, Saifuddin Nasution said the incident served as a lesson for every Malaysian to be sensitive towards other religions.
“While we hope others understand our cultural and religious sensitivities, we must also adopt that attitude and only then can we live in harmony,” he said.
Earlier, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said police are wrapping up investigations into the case of the controversial viral video involving the three radio hosts.
He added that the investigation paper on the case will be submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers soon.
— Bernama
