BANDAR BAHARU: A total of 734 unapproved copies of the Al-Quran and 19,682 Quranic materials valued at RM502,737 were confiscated in an operation carried out between March 7 and 12.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) said the seizures were made under Ops Mulia by the Home Ministry enforcement and control division.
"Throughout this Ramadan, until March 26, we are conducting Ops Mulia to monitor and ensure compliance with the Printing of Qur'anic Texts Act 1986.
"During this period, we inspect printing companies, premises and individuals. As of March 12, a total of 794 premises have been inspected," he told reporters after a programme in conjunction with Nuzul Al-Quran and Ihya Ramadan in Kampung Permatang Kerat Telunjuk here on Tuesday (March 18).
He added that 88 investigation papers had been opened following the operation.
Saifuddin Nasution said that last year, the division inspected 822 premises, resulting in the seizure of 8,212 copies of the Al-Quran and 11,694 Quranic materials worth RM2.7mil, while 160 investigation papers were opened.
"It is important to note that even during Ramadan, this division continues operations to ensure that the sanctity of the Al-Quran is upheld and compliance with the law is maintained," he said.
Meanwhile, under Ops Cetak last year, he said 1,759 inspections were conducted, which resulted in the seizure of 20,000 various publication materials worth an estimated RM1.2mil.
The operation carried out under the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984, aimed to curb the circulation of undesirable publications, he added. - Bernama
