MUKAH, Sept 15 2026: Tellian State Legislative Member (SLM) Royston Valentine has lodged a police at the Mukah district police headquarters "regarding the use of an analogy touching upon religious sensitivities in a recent speech by a political representative."
He said he was at the station over three hours to assist the investigating officer and to clarify his position and the grounds for the report.
"I took this action not because of political ideological differences; that is why I arrived alone, without the presence of members from the political party I represent," Royston said in his Facebook post.
"This is a matter of my responsibility as a Christian, my concern for religious sensitivities, and my commitment to the harmony of Malaysia’s plural society—all aimed at preventing such incidents from recurring in the future.
"I believe that issues touching on the 3Rs (Royalty, Religion, and Race) should not be gambled with or used for comparisons that could spark misunderstandings, unease, or tension within society.
"I leave this matter entirely to the police to conduct an investigation that is professional, fair, and in accordance with the law," he wrote.
At the same time, he said he wishes to emphasise to everyone—and remind himself as well—that freedom of speech comes with great responsibility.
"As a representative of the people and my faith, I will continue to stand firm in upholding the harmony, tolerance, and mutual respect between religions and races that have long formed the foundation of Malaysia's unity," he stressed.
Royston reminded that not all jokes are suitable for every society, saying that in a plural society like Malaysia, what might be considered an ‘adult joke’ in the West is not necessarily acceptable here—especially when it involves religious sensitivities.
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