SABAK BERNAM, June 22 — The Selangor government will not compromise on issues relating to race, religion and royalty (3R), as such matters could undermine the state’s harmony and unity.
State executive councillor for rural development and unity Datuk Rizam Ismail said issues involving racial and religious sensitivities must be handled firmly and wisely, given the densely populated state’s role as a key national hub with a multiracial society.
“Selangor must surely serve as an example, not only within the country but also to the world. Despite our ethnic diversity, we have managed to build a nation founded on strong unity.
“That is why we constantly work with the National Unity Ministry through various awareness and unity programmes,” he said when officiating the closing ceremony of the Santuni Madani and Misi Jelajah Peduli Ummah: Sejahtera Insan Al-Falah programmes at the As-Syukriah Mosque, Parit 8 Gambut, Sungai Panjang, here today.
He said this in response to a news report yesterday, which cited data from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said 40,515 pieces of potentially fake news content had been identified and reported by platform providers from 2023 until May this year.
Of the total, 11,819 were related to 3R content, of which 7,571 had been deleted.
Rizam said one of the initiatives being actively implemented was strengthening the role of the Rukun Tetangga Areas, particularly in rural areas, to foster patriotism and racial unity.
Meanwhile, he said no official complaints concerning 3R issues had been received so far, except for minor community-related matters that could be resolved locally.
— Bernama
