Jakim files MCMC report over TikTok video calling for misfortune to befall PM, ministers


IPOH: The Islamic Development Malaysia Department (Jakim) will file a report with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) over a TikTok video that calls on the public to pray for misfortune to befall leaders, including the Prime Minister as well as their supporters.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said Jakim will leave it to the MCMC to investigate.

"We will ask the MCMC to review the content and it will be up to authorities to take any further action," he told a press conference after officiating the north zone-level "Jelajah Madani Ulama dan Umara" programme here on Saturday (July 13).

Mohd Na'im said that such actions are contrary to Islamic teachings, adding that any differences in opinion should be expressed in a courteous manner through the right means. – Bernama

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
TikTok , Mohd Na'im Mokhtar , MCMC

Next In Nation

Live updates: Johor voters undeterred by heavy rain, thunderstorm
Johor polls: 90 police reports lodged, 25 investigation papers opened over campaign period, says IGP
Two teens nabbed over spate of car window-breaking incidents in Perak
Johor polls: MCMC received 29 complaints during campaign period
Johor polls: Inked fingers earn voters sweet deals on election day
Fire breaks out at Stulang Laut storage facility on Johor polling day
Johor polls: Muhyiddin, wife pay no heed to heavy rain to cast their ballots
Johor polls: Blind since birth, 20-year-old celebrates voting for the first time
Motorcyclist, son seriously hurt in 10-vehicle crash on Melaka highway
Johor polls: EC chairman inspects voting process at four polling centres

Others Also Read