Jakim sets up unit to monitor insults against the Prophet, Islam


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 07 Mar 2019

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has set up a unit to monitor any form of provocation that insults the Prophet Muhammad and Islam on all media platforms, including social media.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa said the unit was formed following the recent cases of insults against the Prophet Muhammad and the ridiculing of Islam.

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