Do we need a new law on race relations?

Before any step is taken to decide whether we need a new law on race relations or not, the first and crucial question we should ask is: ‘what is the basis of the calling of the new law? Is it only a reactionary measure or knee-jerk reaction of someone from Bukit Bendara had said something?” To ensure the effectiveness of implementing a new law, a good democratic practice must be done. For instance, representatives from every community have to be consulted and to have a white paper and referendum on what is the state of ethnic relations in Malaysia and to see if we really need this new law. Our politicians must fully understand the state of affairs in this country before a new law is implemented. Some of our politicians support the enactment of Race Relations Act thinking that this will safeguard and strengthen ties among different races. What about its implications, its mechanisms to enforce the new Act, its remedies, etc? these are more relevant and important areas that our politicians should look into rather than just to create a new law whenever someone says something. As we are aware, any law or Act which contradicts the Federal Constitution is null and void. Our country has a lot of Acts and laws and the Constitution which address the issue on race or ethnic relations. We do not need a new law just because someone has uttered something for the reason only God knows.