MCMC probes Facebook post suspected of insulting Islam
THE Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has opened an investigation into a Facebook post suspected of insulting Islam following public concern over content allegedly mocking a Quranic verse cited during the presentation of Budge...
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched an investigation into a Facebook post that allegedly insults Islam following public concern over content that mocked a Quranic verse cited during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Budget 2027 speech on October 9. According to MCMC, the post utilized the term "lighad," which refers to verse 18 of Surah al-Hashr, in a manner that ridiculed the verse, causing concern among members of the public.
The investigation is being conducted under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which allows for a maximum fine of RM500,000, imprisonment for up to two years, or both upon conviction. MCMC emphasized the importance of responsible expression on social media, respecting religious sensitivities, and preserving harmony in Malaysia’s diverse society.
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