Jakim sets up special hotline to channel complaints regarding insults to Islam


PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has set up a 24-hour hotline for reporting complaints regarding insults against Islam, including those triggered through social media platforms.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar, stated that Jakim will also collaborate with State Islamic Religious Departments (Jain), the Royal Malaysia Police, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and other relevant parties to address issues concerning insults to Islam.

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