IGP says crackdown on seditious statements is necessary especially in a multi-racial country like Malaysia. <\/p>\n
KUALA LUMPUR: The right to freedom of speech should not be used as an excuse to legitimise actions or statements which are seditious in nature which can threaten peace and public security. <\/p>\n
Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar said despite the numerous police warnings on the matter some still persisted on committing it. <\/p>\n
I have warned many times especially political leaders and non-government organisations to be careful when expressing opinions and views specifically on social media because it can result in a situation which threatens public security. <\/p>\n
I feel now I dont want to give warnings but instead any individual who breaks any rule will be immediately dealt with. And they should not seek cover behind freedom of speech, he said. <\/p>\n
Khalid was speaking in a special interview with the media in conjunction with the 208th Police Day Memorial here, today. The event is to be celebrated on March 25. <\/p>\n
Commenting on claims he was trying to curb freedom of speech when giving a directive via his Twitter account for action to be taken against any individual who made seditious statements, Khalid said it was necessary to prevent the spread of such statements. <\/p>\n
My aim in issuing the directive via Twitter is for fast action against sedition and the spread of untruths. <\/p>\n
I think this method is effective to prevent society from being influenced by untruths which should be immediately stopped, he said. <\/p>\n
Police, he said, always respected the right of freedom of speech but freedom had its limits specifically in a multi-racial and multi-religious country like Malaysia. <\/p>\n
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