In a retaliatory incident that has since gone viral on social media, at least two Malaysian ministers have criticized the actions of a man who allegedly confronted and allegedly punched a non-Muslim for eating in public at a Johor Bahru shopping mall on Sunday ( Mar 16 ).  ,
According to National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang, the affair “does not reflect the true doctrines of Islam,” and it “does not reflect the true teachings of Islam.”  ,
In a speech on X on Monday, Dagang said,” I clearly condemn any form of violence, bias, and prejudice that may harm racial harmony.  ,
He also confirmed that the sufferer has reported a police incident to the Johor Bahru Police Station, Tampoi.  ,
The two federal ministers were referring to videos that appeared on X that showed a senior citizen confronting a young Chinese man inside a convenience store while wearing a black jubah ( or robe ).  ,
The person, who identified himself as Elijah, claimed on X that he was reportedly” slapped various times” after refusing to present his identification cards to demonstrate that he wasn’t a Muslim.
Elijah wrote on X,” He inquired whether I was a Muslim and reprimanded me for eating during the fasting month, even though I am no and was not even troubling him.”  ,
The unification secretary, Dagang, confirmed that the incident took place at Angsana Mall and that it is being looked into by Section 323 of the Penal Code for causing harm in a statement on X.
The man could be imprisoned for up to a year, subject to a fine of up to RM2,000 ( US$ 450 ), or both if found guilty.  ,
” I hope that all parties did engage and left the investigation to PDRM to conduct the investigation,” Dagang said, referring to the Royal Malaysia Police.  ,
However ,Na’im, the minister of religious affairs, urged Muslims in the nation to resolve conflicts with wisdom and methods, while urging them to practice compassion and be open-minded.  ,
In a statement released on Monday, as quoted by Free Malaysia Now, he said,” Islam teaches us to be calm, have noble figure, and value the freedom of another, especially in a multiracial society.”  ,
” The month of Ramadan is not only about hunger and thirst, but it also involves managing our feelings and maintaining great relationships with people.”
A 21-year-old person reported filing a statement on Sunday, and an officer-in-charge of the officers area for Johor Bahru on Monday confirmed that they are looking into the incident, according to local news outlet The Star.  ,
Assistant Commissioner Balveer Singh reported to the local media that the victim claimed an unidentified man slapped him twice on the right cheek, adding that the event took place on August 3rd, at around 3:45pm.
Elijah, the alleged victim, had uploaded two films that showed the old gentleman berating him, which had received over 14 000 retweet as of March 18.  ,
Elijah also claimed that the man’s brother apologized for the actions of his father.  ,
During RAMADAN, CRACKDOWN ON MUSLIMS CAUGHT” NOT FASTING”.
Eight people in Melaka were detained by the government’s Islamic Religious Department on March 8 for never fasting and eating in public during state food checks, according to local media company Bernama.  ,
According to Rahmad Mariman, chairman of the state’s Higher Education, Religious Affairs, eight of them each stated that they were” not feeling well” and” cannot fast.”  ,
Islamists who do not observe the month of Ramadan are deemed to be violating state laws in Malaysia.  ,
The state regulations listing out Syariah offenses vary from state to state because issues relating to Islam are handled by the individual states in Malaysia.
Most states in Malaysia have greatest sanctions of RM1, 000 great or six times ‘ prison for the first offense, and a maximum sentence of RM2, 000 great or one-year prison for repeat offenses, according to Malay Mail.
The utmost sanctions are comparatively higher in Kelantan and Pahang.