Malaysia's Home Minister asked people to stay calm about recent arguments over job appointments at security agencies. Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said these matters should not become fights about race or politics. He spoke during his visit to the Sabo Dam construction project at Sungai Kupang basin. The minister stressed that choosing senior officers follows strict rules based on skill and good service records. Race and religion do not affect these decisions.
Saifuddin said the military and police should keep their professional and diverse character from the 1990s. He mentioned that some people made racial comments when a non-Malay officer got promoted and earned two stars. These critics suggested that Malaysia might have a Chinese Prime Minister someday if such promotions continue. The minister called this type of thinking harmful for a country with many ethnic groups. Military promotions go through the Armed Forces Council and face multiple reviews.
The Home Minister warned that racial comments threaten national unity and create danger. He agreed with Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim who recently told people not to use religion as a political weapon. The King worries about keeping the nation together and his words should guide everyone regardless of their political beliefs. Saifuddin urged all groups to focus on unity rather than create racial tensions that could hurt the country's stability.
These comments followed political reactions to Datuk Johny Lim Kean Seng's promotion to Lieutenant General rank. His advancement sparked public debates and concerns about racially motivated criticism.
Saifuddin said the military and police should keep their professional and diverse character from the 1990s. He mentioned that some people made racial comments when a non-Malay officer got promoted and earned two stars. These critics suggested that Malaysia might have a Chinese Prime Minister someday if such promotions continue. The minister called this type of thinking harmful for a country with many ethnic groups. Military promotions go through the Armed Forces Council and face multiple reviews.
The Home Minister warned that racial comments threaten national unity and create danger. He agreed with Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim who recently told people not to use religion as a political weapon. The King worries about keeping the nation together and his words should guide everyone regardless of their political beliefs. Saifuddin urged all groups to focus on unity rather than create racial tensions that could hurt the country's stability.
These comments followed political reactions to Datuk Johny Lim Kean Seng's promotion to Lieutenant General rank. His advancement sparked public debates and concerns about racially motivated criticism.
