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MHA: ST report missed a vital point
WE REFER to Thursday's report ('Anti-YOG man may stand in GE'), which gave the impression that Mr Abdul Malik Mohammed Ghazali was arrested by the police for making anti-Youth Olympic Games (YOG) remarks. This is completely wrong. He was arrested for posting public comments that could incite violence and lead to public disorder and a breach of peace, such as his call to burn a government minister. He was not arrested for his views or comments on the YOG. This point seemed to have been lost in the report.
It is a serious offence to instigate violence or injury against another person. It does not matter if his target is a government minister, a journalist or someone from any other profession.
Toh Yong Chuan
Director (Corporate Relations)
Ministry of Home Affairs
WE REFER to Thursday's report ('Anti-YOG man may stand in GE'), which gave the impression that Mr Abdul Malik Mohammed Ghazali was arrested by the police for making anti-Youth Olympic Games (YOG) remarks. This is completely wrong. He was arrested for posting public comments that could incite violence and lead to public disorder and a breach of peace, such as his call to burn a government minister. He was not arrested for his views or comments on the YOG. This point seemed to have been lost in the report.
It is a serious offence to instigate violence or injury against another person. It does not matter if his target is a government minister, a journalist or someone from any other profession.
Toh Yong Chuan
Director (Corporate Relations)
Ministry of Home Affairs