Jakim director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee. - Bernama
KUALA KANGSAR: The Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has lodged a police report over insults against Islam posted by irresponsible parties on social media.
Its director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said Jakim's corporate communication unit representatives filed the report at the Putrajaya police headquarters at about 8.30am on Friday (March 21).
"Some posts contained elements of insult towards Islam, the Quran and Prophet Muhammad, causing unease, especially among Muslims.
"We are leaving it to the police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to investigate and take necessary action," he told reporters at a breaking of fast event held in conjunction with the Madani Adopted Village programme at Al-Munariah Mosque, Kampung Menora on Friday.
On March 16, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said any form of insult against religion, particularly Islam, must not be tolerated and firm action should be taken to preserve national harmony.
Sirajuddin further said that Jakim reminded Muslims not to retaliate to insults against Islam as it would only prolong the issue.
He added that the Jakim remains open to discussions with non-Muslims on matters that could affect racial and religious harmony in the country. – Bernama
