Jakim urges halt to provocative content over controversial performance
KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has urged all parties involved to stop staging, broadcasting and disseminating content that is provocative, touches on religious and racial sensitivities or contravenes laws and social norms.
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has called for an end to the production, broadcast, and dissemination of content that may be provocative, touch upon religious and racial sensitivities, or violate laws and social norms. This request comes after a viral video surfaced, allegedly featuring a performance that insulted the monarchy, Malaysia, and the Rukun Negara.
Jakim's director-general, Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee, informed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) about the matter, requesting further review and appropriate action. Jakim emphasizes the importance of responsible production and staging of works, especially when they involve religion, race, or the monarchy.
Earlier, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang had urged the police and MCMC to conduct a thorough investigation into the video, considering relevant laws such as the Penal Code, Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and Sedition Act 1948. Jakim sees the situation as serious, as it is believed to involve sensitivities surrounding Islam, race, and national identity.
The organization believes that creativity and freedom of expression should be encouraged within a framework that respects societal diversity and maintains national harmony. Jakim supports the minister's stance that freedom of expression must always be guided by propriety, responsibility, and respect for religion, race, the monarchy, and legal limits.
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