Handle with Care: The Delicate Balance of Faith and Property Rights
The controversy surrounding illegal Hindu shrines, recently reignited by preacher Zamri Vinoth, requires a more measured perspective. While the authorities need to act against the controvrsial preacher, the real issue we face have to be dealt with amicably, with both sides seeking for a peaceful solution. To move forward, all parties must take two steps back; turning religion into a flashpoint only invites social unrest—a scenario precisely calculated by those plotting against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Madani government. It is becoming increasingly clear that certain factions are attempting to destabilize the current administration to shield themselves and their associates from MACC investigations. From the character assassination of Chief Commissioner Azam Baki to the targeting of Anwar himself, these manoeuvers are designed to disrupt the rule of law. It is against this backdrop that if their plots succeed in destabilizing the government, Malaysia risks sliding ...
