Sabah leaders condemn online post showing defaced Quran stepped on
The Straits Times
Dr Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif said the alleged act was an attempt to hurt the feelings of Muslims. Read more at straitstimes.com.
KOTA KINABALU - Sabah leaders on March 11 condemned a social media post believed to be from a user in Sabah, allegedly stepping on a Quran that was defaced with offensive drawings.
State Local Government and Housing Dr Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif said the alleged act was an attempt to tarnish the dignity of the religion and to hurt the feelings of Muslims, describing it as “disrespectful, extreme”.
Dr Arifin, who is in charge of the state Islamic Affairs, said they will be investigating the matter and there will be no compromise on any act that insults Islam.
“Firm legal action must be taken against those involved.
“I urge the authorities, particularly the Sabah Islamic Religious Council (Muis), the Sabah Islamic Affairs Department (Jheains), police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), to investigate and take appropriate action,” he said.
He urged the public to remain calm and patient to allow proper investigations to be done.
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