Jakim to summon Harith Iskander to explain coffee joke


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 23 Jan 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Comedian Harith Iskander will be summoned by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) to obtain details regarding allegations of him making insensitive comments about Islam.

According to Sinar Harian, Jakim director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said that Jakim has lodged a police report on the issue.

According to him, Jakim was also working with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on the matter.

"All parties are asked to remain calm and leave it to the authorities to conduct an investigation.

"We (Jakim) will never compromise and will take action if it is something that ridicules Islamic teachings and offends the sensitivities of Muslims.

"It is hoped that all parties can practise respect and tolerance in life," he said in a statement.

Harith had posted on Facebook last week that his faith was “shaken” after seeing the word “ham” in the name of a RM5.50 coffee drink called “ham sap kopi”, supposedly in a joking manner.

On Tuesday (Jan 21) three police reports were lodged against the local celebrity in Johor over allegations of making insensitive comments on Islam.

Johor police chief Comm Datuk M. Kumar said the reports against the local celebrity and a Facebook user were lodged in the Iskandar Puteri, Johor Baru North and Kluang districts.

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