Ipoh Barat MP Kula Segaran wants swift action taken against Ustaz Shahul Seeni Mohd who had infuriated the Hindu community when he mocked a Hindu goddess during a speech in Shah Alam this February.
This was following a viral video recording of a speech titled “Halal Haram dalam kehidupan seorang Muslim” at Surau Ar-Rahmah, Shah Alam where Ustaz Shahul took a jibe at a Hindu goddess in his message to boycott “Hindu products”.
“Shahul’s insult against Hinduism is totally unacceptable, irresponsible and dangerous. The case cannot be closed with a mere apology from him,” Kula demanded that the Police take necessary actions against him, as a response to more than 400 police reports lodged nationwide against Shahul.
Kula Segaran added that since GE 13, extremist groups and individuals have been inciting racial and religious tensions with no signs of stopping.
“Racial and religious conflict can destroy a nation and the government and Police must not take any act of inciting racial or religious conflict lightly,” he added, asking the government to send a “zero tolerance” message to extremists who “play with fire” with religious insults by punishing Ustaz Shahul.
Police had brought in the Ustaz on 31 July, to conduct investigations on the issue. He was later freed and made a public apology for his remarks.
“I am willing to meet with Indian community leaders to explain myself.” said Shahul, who is also of Indian heritage.
“I also hope that the police reports against me will be retracted and I will not face any legal action,” said Shahul.
