'Let's Read the Quran' organiser seeks to lift ban on Quranic translations


PETALING JAYA: Author and businessman Anas Zubedy (pic) has appealed to the Home Ministry to lift the ban on a compilation of Quranic verses that were published in English and Malay as part of the "Let's Read The Quran" campaign launched recently.

Anas, who initiated the campaign with some friends, said he welcomed advice and suggestions from the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) and the ministry so that the material used would comply with regulations set by authorities.

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