ABNA24 - More than 6,600 copies of the Quran and related materials, worth over RM378,000, have been seized by Malaysia’s Home Ministry in a three-month operation after they failed to meet religious standards or were found to have errors.
It seized the copies of the Quran and related materials worth RM378,171.92 between Jan 1 and March 31 under Ops Mulia, after they were found to contain errors or did not meet religious authority standards.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the operation, carried out by the ministry's Enforcement and Control Division, involved inspections of 1,758 premises to ensure compliance with the Printing of Quranic Texts Act 1986.
"They are responsible for taking action if there are copies or mushaf of the Quran containing errors or that do not comply with standards set by the religious authorities.
"Any alteration, even to diacritical marks or letters, can change the meaning. Therefore, the integrity of the mushaf must be preserved," he said during a press conference at the Quran Veneration program aboard Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency's KM Tun Fatimah, in Port Klang.
Saifuddin said that during the same period, 44 investigation papers were opened for further action, including prosecution or compound notices.
He also said that enforcement on the distribution of the Quran is not limited to printed materials, but also covers digital and audio versions, including those sold on e-commerce platforms.
"All these forms are subject to approval by authorities comprising experts and Islamic scholars who assess the content comprehensively," he said.
Commenting on the program aboard KM Tun Fatimah, Saifuddin said 8,672 Quranic texts and materials valued at RM2.7 million were disposed of through the release of 1.5 tons of ash blocks into waters off Port Klang.
He said the disposal followed a strict veneration process involving shredding, grinding, crushing and burning until they were reduced into blocks.
"At the same time, the Jom Exchange Quran (JEQ) program, implemented since 2023, continues to record positive progress with 725 programs nationwide, involving the exchange of 76,235 damaged, worn or uncertified books with new copies certified by the Home Ministry.
"Following its success, the JEQ program has also received recognition from the Malaysian Book of Records for the Largest Quran Exchange, reflecting the Home Ministry's continued efforts to strengthen the preservation of the sanctity of the Quran and raise public awareness," he said.
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