Adib - Our collective moral shame

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My deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of our hero Adib. His passing is a great loss felt by all of us for such a senseless and violent act that has no place in a peaceful loving society as ours.
Shame on the Cabinet Ministers that failed in their moral duty to ensure that our Constitution is upheld.
Shame on the Police for failing to protect this young man.
Shame on the cowardly perpetrators for inflicting such pain and suffering to Adib and our nation.
Shame on the instigator/s that paid for the violence for absolutely no good reason.
Shame on the Temple Committee for not adhering to the rule of law and using religion and race to justify their demands.
Lastly shame on each and everyone of us for keeping silent and not let our voices be heard louder in wanting an inclusive Malaysia for Malaysians.


Location: Segamat, Malaysia

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