KUALA LUMPUR: Police have issued a warning of stern action against anyone found to be making remarks that could jeopardise national security on the basis of race or religion.
"Police are closely monitoring the current security situation and will take decisive and uncompromising action against any party found to be making religious/racial sensitive statements that endanger national security and public order," said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani in a statement.
He said the situation was currently under control so far and asked the public to refrain from making statements that could incite hostility.
"The level of security at the moment is under control, and police are dedicated to making sure that law enforcement is carried out consistently to guarantee that security is maintained.
"It is recommended that members of the community refrain from making or disseminating statements that could jeopardise intergroup relations or incite hostility."
Acryl Sani also called for anyone with information about such actions to contact the nearest police station to assist investigations.
"The community is advised not to issue or share statements that are capable of affecting racial harmony or arousing public anger.
"Any party who has information about any such action can channel it to the nearest police station for further action."
Earlier, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had ordered security agencies to be on high alert, saying the government will not tolerate any attempts to incite racial and religious conflict in the country.