Netizens call for unity as fake accounts spread hate online, urging respect, dialogue and harmony during Ramadan
SOME “faceless” internet users are unaware of online boundaries and believe that commenting on posts is harmless.
In a Threads post, Asrul Muzaffar Mohammed called out several social media accounts for spreading unnecessary hatred on random posts targeting specific communities.
He shared a screenshot in which a user named @haqiem commented, “Don’t trespass on others’ property. If you want to build a temple, buy the land first,” on an Indian woman’s livestream where she was selling clothes.
“It’s getting out of hand. This woman is just trying to sell clothes. There’s no need to leave comments like that,” Asrul stressed.
Echoing similar sentiments, many netizens from different religious backgrounds expressed concern about safeguarding the country’s harmony.
Masri Ramli, a PhD student in Quran and Sunnah studies, urged Muslims not to support such comments online.
He said it is unfair to generalise or stereotype an entire community based on the wrongdoing of a few individuals.
He also advised against provoking others unnecessarily, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, as it may hurt innocent people.
Luqman Hakim noted that many fake accounts are untrustworthy. “If there is no profile picture or it appears fake, do not engage. They usually aim to provoke others,” he said.
Zainol stated that the issue of illegal houses of worship is not about religion or race, but about non-compliance with the law.
“Do not blame an entire community because of a few temple operators and their supporters. Even those who have nothing to do with the matter are being dragged into it. Some are exploiting sentiments to display racist attitudes,” he said.
Recently, cases involving illegal houses of worship have sparked tensions among the public across different religious groups in the country.
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Earlier, the government stated it will continue strengthening governance of non-Islamic houses of worship through improved inter-agency coordination, strict adherence to guidelines, and a dialogue-based approach to ensure issues are addressed harmoniously and prudently.
The Sun Malaysia
