Don't take law into own hands over Rohingya issue, cops warn
BACHOK: Police have warned the public, including social media influencers, against taking matters into their own hands over issues involving the Rohingya community and its settlements.
Bachok: Police have cautioned the public, including social media figures, against taking matters into their own hands regarding issues involving the Rohingya. Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department head Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin emphasized that such matters should be addressed by the authorities, including the police and the Immigration Department.
If there is any uncertainty or incident requiring police action, including identifying Rohingya settlements, individuals should report it to the police. The police urged people to refrain from allowing emotions to drive them to overstep boundaries or disrupt public order. Noor Hisam stressed that it is the duty of the police to maintain public peace.
He advised that regardless of the issue, whether it involves race, ethnicity, or foreign nationals, contacting the police with any relevant information is crucial. Noor cautioned that taking matters into one's own hands could result in undesirable consequences.
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