KUCHING, Dec 25 2025: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Tiong King Sing has called on all parties to stop and refrain from making unnecessary statements regarding former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s dismissed judicial review application to be placed under house arrest.
Tiong King Sing: No one
can arbitrarily make statements that hurt and harm others, like some
netizens who told others to "go back to another country" in the recent
debate.
He said some politicians have made uncontrolled and emotional statements that have gone beyond the bounds and have been fueled by some immature politicians, gradually causing racial division.
“This situation is very regrettable and worrying. Malaysia is a multi-racial and multi-cultural country,” Tiong said in a statement, adding that peace and mutual respect have always been the most valuable assets, and should not be undermined.
He said politicians should control themselves and have political sensitivity, wisdom, and the ability to accurately assess the situation.
Tiong, who is also the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, said they should refrain from making cynical or mocking statements, and avoid exaggerating or sensationalizing avoidable issues, let alone rejoicing over the suffering of others, thus exacerbating racial division and eventually escalating into social conflict.
“No one can arbitrarily make statements that hurt and harm others, like some netizens who told others to "go back to another country" in the recent debate.
“We must remember that Malaysia's ethnic diversity is a unique advantage and should not be used as a tool for political manipulation.
“If we have a lot of energy, we should use it to serve the people and contribute to the country's economic development.
“If this energy is repeatedly exploited and used to divide and weaken, our advantage will eventually become a disadvantage, not only to the detriment of one ethnic group, but the entire country,” he added.
He said as Visit Malaysia Year 2026 is approaching, Malaysians should unite and focus on serving the people, promoting the economy, and enhancing the country's image, rather than getting entangled in unnecessary issues that do not help solve the problem.
He added there is no need to create continuous conflicts for short-term emotions or to gain political interests, stating that the stability of the country and the well-being of its people are shared and paramount responsibility.
