COMMENT | Yesterday, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, through his senior press secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, said certain parties with vested interests have made sinister attempts to create a perception of a “double standard” regarding actions taken against anyone who insults any religion in Malaysia.

Anyone who insults any religion in Malaysia will be investigated and prosecuted, he said.

Reminding all parties to refrain from taking advantage of current issues involving religious mockery further to incite racial sentiments or sow seeds of hatred, he rolled out a series of instances where action had been taken.

These comments were related to a video clip in which three Era FM DJs demeaned Hinduism in a video clip.

“This serves as a firm message to all Malaysians to put an end to the culture of insulting any religion, culture, or race in any space within Malaysia,” said Nashrul.

Yes, there have been warnings, firm warnings and severe warnings. Yes, there have been threats to take action, stern action, and severe action. But...