Malaysian police arrest student for desecrating Koran in viral social media post

Malaysia’s Communications Ministry has ordered an investigation and immediate action following a social media post showing the desecration of the Koran. Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government strongly condemned the act, describing it as disrespectful, insulting to Islam and a challenge to the sensitivities of Malaysia’s multiracial society. He said enforcement action had been directed under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. “The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission ...

By The Star