Jakim lodges MCMC report over 'lewd' Telegram account

BernamaPublished: May 23, 2023 2:10 AM

The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has submitted an official complaint to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) regarding a Telegram account that discusses obscene topics run by a woman.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Mohd Na'im Mokhtar in a statement yesterday said the matter is being investigated by MCMC under Section 223 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588).

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