Jakim lodges MCMC report over offensive comment during livestream of Pak Lah's state funeral


KUALA LUMPUR: The Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) has lodged an official report with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) over an irresponsible comment posted by an individual on Astro Awani's Facebook page during the state funeral of Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Tuesday (April 15).

Jakim director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said the report was filed to enable the authorities to carry out an investigation and take appropriate action in accordance with the relevant legal provisions.

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