Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon today in a statement called on all parties concerned to remain calm and not overreact. He urged the state government to quickly resolve the issue through peaceful and rational negotiation.

Commenting on protesters in Shah Alam who used a cow’s head to vent their anger at the relocation of a Hindu Temple, Dr Koh said the protest was uncalled for and unnecessarily provocative, especially since the cow is a sacred animal to Hindus.

“Instead, this matter must be resolved through negotiation in the spirit of Rukunegara and 1Malaysia and an amicable solution must be found.”

Dr Koh also supported the directive by Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for the police to investigate this case and take prompt action.