Kuala Lumpur: Sending insulting and racist messages via food delivery applications should be subject to legal action, said National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. Referring to a report involving a teacher who received such a message from a food delivery rider, Aaron stated that such behaviour is entirely unacceptable.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Aaron emphasized that the Ministry of National Unity views this incident seriously, as it not only violates the values of courtesy and decency in society but also threatens racial harmony. He urged delivery companies to take stern action against the individual involved and to tighten their employee codes of conduct.

Aaron also called on all Malaysians to continue nurturing mutual respect and understanding towards one another. He stressed that there is no place in the country for any form of discrimination, hatred, or racism. Aaron expressed his belief that this incident was the act of an individual and does not reflect society as a whole, but highlighted the shared responsibility of building a more inclusive, peaceful, and united nation.

Earlier, a news portal reported that a teacher had lodged a police report alleging that she received an offensive message from a rider via the food delivery app.