Boosting racial unity certainly has to be one of the priorities of the new government – some damage control in this area is inevitable in the wake of the racially inflammatory messages and videos that have been circulating on social media following the announcement of the 15th general election (GE15) results.

The matter even gained the attention of the Malay rulers. The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir said on Wednesday that political leaders should refrain from using racial or religious issues to incite Malaysians against one another...