IT IS an incident that has shocked many. In CCTV footage, two men were seen placing pigs’ heads on a roti canai stall said to belong to a Malay-Muslim owner in Taman Teknologi, Kajang.
The short clip shared on the X platform by Updateinfo (@update11111) has amassed over 665,000 views at the time of writing.
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Tindakan 2 Suspek Lelaki Meletakan Kepala Babi kat Kedai Melayu jual Roti Canai.
Tiada info lanjut pic.twitter.com/U00POSLoOU— #UpdateInfo🇲🇾🌍 (@update11111) October 26, 2024
Fortunately, many netizens did not see this malicious act as one designed to spark racial tension/discord.
Quite a few netizens surmised that this incident was perpetuated by Malays themselves, citing the manner in which the perpetrators were seen handling carcass of the offending item.
Some pointed out that price of pork was very expensive and that non-Muslims were unlikely to “waste” it. Hence, one commenter reckoned that the action could be rooted to business rivalry.
With some saying how convenient it is to blame other races and / or certain political parties for such wrongdoings.
Some were keenly awaiting to see what certain politicians were going to say and whether they would turn this into a race-baiting issue. The most popular names mentioned are PAS leaders and the rightist UMNO Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh.
Some opined that traders who left their wares out and unattended were just asking for it. Even if it was not malicious, it meant that the kitchen equipment was exposed to all sorts of filth, be from cats or other animals.
All said and done, it is great to see that most Malaysians can see beyond the usual provocations. While it is no way condoning the act, the many comments that see it for what it is speak volumes – that race baiting is wearing thin.
Meanwhile, police have arrested two people, aged 35 and 51, in connection with the incident. Kajang police chief Assistant Commissioner Nazron Abd Yusof confirmed that a police report on the incident was lodged on Oct 11 around 7.30pm.
The case, he said, is being probed under Section 298/ 427 of the Penal Code. Section 298 relates to insulting a religion while Section 427 concerns acts of mischief that cause loss or damage. The offences carry a maximum penalty of up to two years’ imprisonment, a fine or both upon conviction. – Oct 28, 2024
