GLOBAL Human Rights Federation (GHRF) has condemned a letter received from the Royal Malaysian Police Force (PDRM) regarding a report lodged on Aug 22, 2024 addressing the heinous 3R (royalty, race, religion) propagation targeting the Indian community and Indian mothers in the country as well as the blatant insults directed at the Hindu religion.
The letter, received by GHRF secretary-general Anbalagan P. Subramaniam, stated that the matter was investigated under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and was referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor only on Jan 9, 2025.
“However, the assertion that there were no witnesses to support our allegations and that no crime has occurred is utterly unacceptable,” asserted the NGO’s president S. Shashi Kumar.
“This response reveals a blatant lackadaisical attitude and a troubling double standard when it comes to matters affecting non-Muslim. We have presented clear evidence, including three videos, that substantiate our claims against the perpetrators.
“The proof is undeniable – what more is needed? This dismissal of our concerns not only undermines our community but also sends a dangerous message that such hateful actions can go unpunished.”
Citing the case of TikTok influencer A Rajeswary, better known as Esha who was arrested and detained for three days by the police following a TikTok live session, Shashi said GHRF was well-acquainted with her case as the NGO’s lawyers were actively involved in providing support during her detention.
“Despite the complete absence of evidence against Esha, the PDRM moved with alarming speed within a month to lock her up,” he added.
For context, Rajeswary became the target of online harassment after Islamic preacher Muhammad Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu urged the authorities to take stern action against her for organising a live TikTok session that had allegedly insulted Islam.
The preacher had begun a social media campaign urging members of the public to lodge police reports against Rajeswary, leading to her arrest. Harassment continued even after her release from a three-day remand on June 28 last year.
She was found dead in her home on Jul 5.
“This is not the first time GHRF, or any other NGO, has faced the disturbing reality of double standards and inequalities within our legal system, particularly regarding selective enforcement in matters concerning non-Muslims in this nation,” Shashi noted.
“We have witnessed time and again how non-Muslims are treated differently, often subjected to unjust scrutiny while serious offenses against us are dismissed.” – Jan 23, 2025
