‘Grave human rights violation’: Malaysia Parliament seeks action after Hindu worker lynched in Bangladesh

RSN Rayer

Malaysia’s Parliament has voiced strong support for the Hindu community in Bangladesh after a Hindu garment worker was lynched and burnt alive, with lawmakers calling for accountability and firm diplomatic action, CNN-News18 reported.

Malaysian Member of Parliament RSN Rayer said the incident had deeply disturbed legislators across party lines and prompted calls for tougher measures, including possible restrictions on Bangladeshi visas and entry into Malaysia, the report stated.

“I strongly condemn the horrific incident in which a Bangladeshi Hindu was burnt alive in Bangladesh,” Rayer said. “This brutal act of violence is deeply disturbing and represents a grave violation of fundamental human rights and human dignity.”

Emphasising that no one should be harmed because of their faith, the lawmaker said the rights and safety of minorities must be protected at all times. He added that violence targeting religious communities weakens social harmony and threatens the values of justice and equality.

Rayer said Malaysia’s Parliament would urge the government to register a strong protest with Dhaka, stressing that Kuala Lumpur expects concrete steps from Bangladesh to prevent similar incidents in the future.

“It is imperative that the government of Bangladesh ensures the protection of all minority communities and prevents the recurrence of such atrocities,” he said, adding that attacks linked to religious identity, especially during periods of religious observance, must be condemned unequivocally.

Rayer concluded by saying Malaysia must take a principled stand beyond its borders. “Malaysia must stand firmly for human rights and against all forms of religious persecution, wherever they occur."