Good
intentions are not permits to simply do anything that goes against
law and religion. As we live in harmony and solidarity in our country,
tolerance and brotherhood is the root in maintaining our journey in living
peacefully together. We practice democracy here in Malaysia and we strongly
oblige to the federal constitution as the highest law among other laws too.
Same goes to religion; we have one to hold on to as it is the guidance in bringing
us to be a better person day by day.
In
Islam, Al-Quran stated that:
“Dan berpegang teguhlah kamu semuanya
kepada tali (agama) Allah dan jangan bercerai-berai, dan ingatlah nikmat Allah
kepadamu ketika kamu dahulu (sebelum Islam) bermusuh-musuhan, lalu Dia
menyatukan hati kamu. Maka menjadilah kamu kerana nikmat-Nya bersaudara,
padahal dahulu kamu sudah berada di tepi jurang neraka, tetapi Dia
menyelamatkan kamu daripadanya.” (Ali-Imran: 103)
Same as other countries,
Malaysia faced a number of dark incidents throughout the 56 years of its independence.
There are several cases of riots, animosities and protests that happened along
the journey and one of the most famous cases was the 13th May 1969
incident. However, the government, under the police and military control
succeeded to appease the
scenario and rein it back to normal.
However, a significant incident
happened four years back contested the credibility of Polis Diraja Malaysia
(PDRM) for causing the death of an Indian detainee. Furthermore, the verdict of
the case found Inspector-General of Police (then the Selangor police chief)
Khalid Abu Bakar, Khalid’s predecessor as national police chief Ismail Omar and
three other defendants liable for misfeasance that lead to the demise of the
detainee.
Forthwith,
incertitude arises throughout the nation especially the Indians where they used
this case and some other previous cases as the evidence to contest the accountability
of the police force. Taking advantage on this incident, some irresponsible
people created rumors and related it with racism issues, adding more fuel to
the already controversial fire.
Undeniably,
the case showed that professionalism was not properly practiced by the police,
but as a forward-thinking and wise society, we have to think things thoroughly
and not just simply believe any information that we could find from unreliable
sources. Again, the internet was used a spark towards the rumors, further
igniting the nation’s distrust and hatred towards the police force.
2011 England riots or also known as 'Blackberry riots' happened after some citizens spread the rumors through messages and social media
The uncertainty thoughts from writers and
readers have created many perceptions and hesitation and leads to bigger issues.
The emancipation of speech given by the government to us does not meant that we
can intentionally do anything we perceive as true. And again, each and every
one of us including the police force and the society can molest the law for we
are not above it.







