KUCHING – The recent molotov cocktail attack on a KK Mart outlet here was a big shock, said Senator Abun Sui.
The Sarawak PKR deputy chairman said such an act is very contrary to the harmonious culture of Sarawakians, especially since it has been a peaceful state and often an exemplary state in terms of unity.
“This incident can be seen as slightly tarnishing the good name of Sarawak.
“All Sarawakians are advised to cooperate with the authorities to track down the party responsible for the act,” he said in a statement.
While hoping that Sarawakians are not involved in this incident, Abun Sui said he would leave it to the authorities to carry out their investigation.
Yesterday, Kuching police chief Ahsmon Bajah said police are hunting the suspect involved in hurling a molotov cocktail at the KK Mart outlet in Jalan Satok.
He confirmed that a report on the incident was lodged on Sunday by the store worker, who reported that a molotov cocktail caused boxes containing beverages placed on the five-foot way in front of the store to catch fire.
He said the case is being investigated under Section 435 of the Penal Code for mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage.
The section provides for imprisonment of up to seven years, a fine or both, upon conviction.
The recent controversy over the “Allah”-printed socks issue involving KK Mart has resulted in calls to boycott the convenience store chain.
Early Saturday, a KK Mart outlet in Kuantan, Pahang, was reported to have been firebombed. This was after a failed attempt to firebomb another outlet in Bidor, Perak, last week. – April 2, 2024