The Government is maintaining a 37-year-old ban on a book
about former Sabah minister Datuk Peter J. Mojuntin because it could still threaten
national interest and security.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic) said
the book, titled ‘The Golden Son of the Kadazan’ was banned on June 22, 1978
under the Internal Security 
Act (ISA) 1960, which has now been abolished.
Act (ISA) 1960, which has now been abolished.
“The book was banned because it contains extreme criticisms
against the Federal Government, including claims that the Government made hasty
decisions in the state.
“It is also leaning towards causing friction and conflict
among Malaysians, particularly the Muslims and Christians,” he said in a
written reply to Darell Leiking (PKR- Penampang) on Monday.
Dr Ahmad Zahid said the contents of the book could affect
national harmony if it was not prohibited.
Source: The Star
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