Prominent human rights lawyer Siti Kasim has criticized the Malaysian government for its failure to enforce laws fairly, arguing that this leniency has contributed to growing Malay hegemony and racial tensions.
In a recent video, she expressed concern over the increasing arrogance of certain Malay Muslims, who she believes feel entitled to dominate other races and religions. According to her, this issue stems from the government's double standards in law enforcement, which embolden extremists.
She referenced a recent incident in which a Malay man slapped a Chinese individual, pointing out that many Muslims quickly defended the act, claiming it did not reflect true Islamic values. However, she questioned why such incidents appear to be on the rise.
“It’s true that not every Malay Muslim behaves this way, but the real question is—why is it getting worse? Why do some Malay Muslims believe they have the right to insult, attack, and control people of other faiths? This wasn’t the case before,” she remarked.
Siti Kasim argued that the root cause of this problem is the government’s failure to take firm action against those responsible for promoting racial and religious dominance. She accused authorities of applying double standards when handling sensitive cases.
“When Muslims insult other religions, government leaders merely issue diplomatic statements. But when a non-Muslim makes a remark that Malay Muslims dislike, the government takes immediate action,” she said.
She warned that such inconsistency in enforcing laws has allowed certain extremists to act with impunity. "These individuals know they won’t be punished, which is why they continue to behave this way," she added.
Siti Kasim also singled out National Unity Minister Allan Dagan, stating that while he condemned the slapping incident, he failed to take concrete steps against rising extremism. She further criticized the government for allowing figures like Islamic preacher Zamri to continue making inflammatory remarks without consequences.
Zamri previously sparked outrage among Hindus by likening the Kavadi ritual dance to being possessed or intoxicated. Despite the backlash, Siti Kasim noted that he remained free, further illustrating the government’s reluctance to act against certain individuals.
She urged the authorities to enforce laws fairly and take firm action against those promoting racial supremacy, warning that continued inaction would only deepen Malaysia’s racial divide.
Information Source: Cincainews
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