KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 2 -- All negative comments regarding the student bullying case in Sabah that could cause anxiety and touch on 3R (Race, Religion, Royalty) issues should cease immediately.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail stated that sufficient space must be given to the police to complete their investigation fully.

"I call upon all parties to give space to the police to continue the investigation," he said.

"Negative comments and public perceptions linking this to 3R issues sometimes make it difficult for us to resolve the investigation and so on."

"Therefore, I call on the relevant parties to refrain from making negative comments, comments that could create a bad atmosphere or anxiety by linking certai...