KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - The Home Ministry has gazetted a prohibitory order against the publishing of a book entitled Islam Evil in the Name of God on July 7 for containing false narrative facts.The ministry's Publication Control Section and Al-Quran Text secretary Abd Aziz Md Nor said the narrative facts in the book were totally false, especially those involving the character of Prophet Muhammad and the sanctity of Islam.
"The publication is the evil effort of certain quarters to sow hatred and negative sentiments against Islam among non-Muslims. If the publishing is allowed, it could threaten peace."- He said the ban was in accordance with Section 7 (1) of the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984.
- If convicted, one can be jailed up to three years or fined a maximum of RM20,000, or both.
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