Punish Bible distributors or else, warns Muslim group

Looi Sue-Chern Looi Sue-Chern Updated 5 years ago · Published on 16 Nov 2018 6:15PM · 10 Comments

Jemaah Fisabilillah Pulau Pinang says the authorities need to remind the public that Islam is the country's official religion. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, November 16, 2018.

A MUSLIM group has threatened to call a protest if the authorities fail to take action against those behind the alleged distribution of Bibles at a Penang school.

Jemaah Fisabilillah Pulau Pinang, an organisation associated with Muslim welfare group Pekida, said it will also seek an audience with the Agong if the matter is not dealt with.

“They now dare to go to schools to circulate (Bibles). Jemaah Fisabilillah is issuing a stern warning. We will take action if the issue is not resolved,” one of the group’s leaders, Mohd Nasir Md Ali, told a press conference in Bukit Mertajam this afternoon.

“Don’t let things get out of hand. We abide by the law, but we fear God even more.”

The issue hit the headlines earlier this month when a post, alleging that Bibles were being distributed in front of a school in Bukit Mertajam, went viral on social media.

Police have received eight reports in Penang and other states over the incident, and recorded statements from 29 people, including six suspects, and the school’s principal, staff and students.

No arrests have been made.

Central Seberang Prai district police chief Assistant Commissioner Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abdul Hamid recently said the Christian materials distributed have been taken from students and handed over to the school administration.

He said police will refer its investigation to the public prosecutor for further action.

Another leader from Jemaah Fisabilillah, Mohd Foad Mat Isa, said the distribution of Bibles must be stopped, and the authorities need to remind the public that Islam is the country’s official religion.

“We just want the authorities to take care of the religion.

“We have thousands of members. So far, we can keep them in check. If the authorities can’t resolve this issue, people will start to voice their anger.”

Following the Bukit Mertajam incident, there were complaints on five Nigerians who allegedly distributed a Christian magazine, Rhapsody of Realities, in George Town. The five were arrested and found to not have valid travel documents.

Last week, it was reported that some residents in Taman Kuala Bekah, Penaga, Penang, found Christian leaflets in their letterboxes.

Religion remains a sensitive issue in Malaysia, where it is an offence to propagate other faiths to Muslims. – November 16, 2018.

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  • if this is true, then action needs to be taken. period

    Posted 5 years ago by . . · Reply

  • Or else what?!?! Appeal nicely... why the need to threaten. Jemaah biadap Dan tidak menurut ajaran kesopanan Islam.

    Posted 5 years ago by Alif Emran · Reply

  • To be fair to all parties, Muslims too should not propagate their religion to others.

    Posted 5 years ago by T E · Reply

  • Stop your threathening nature. It just pisses rakyat. Where is your religion of peace???? Everyday your loud hailers is indirectly trying to convert many but people are tolerant and accept it as part of life cycle. If you can't do that what is good in your faith and teaching. it is not showing the beauty of your religion. Come on stop being a bigotry bully. Others also have their limit too.

    Posted 5 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply

  • Or else what - go amok and harm people who dont think like you?

    Posted 5 years ago by Watchdog Watchdog · Reply

  • Ego insecurity & deeply ingrained feelings of inadequacy often results in overcompensating with exaggerated braggadocio, fang-baring & chest-thumping. Such primitive behavior merely serves to expose the shallowness & inauthenticity of your professed faith.

    Posted 5 years ago by Antares Maitreya · Reply

  • Whats your worry...if you claim Islam is just, fair and good let them read and decide for themselves.

    Posted 5 years ago by Alphonz Jayaraman · Reply

  • Again using religion, thus group should just shut up. How Malaysia can progress with this kind of mentality?

    Posted 5 years ago by Will Be Humble · Reply

  • If someone distributes the Quran to non-Muslims, are we allowed to protest and seek an audience with the Agong? Can the 40% of non-Muslims also threaten to taje action? It is time that the authorities investigate these Taliban like Muslim groups. Who is funding them?

    Posted 5 years ago by Gerard Lourdesamy · Reply

  • Those who abused their positions, robbed our country's resources, damaged our education systems, entered into stupid deals that burdened the lives of our Rakyat etc, did their religious teachings and prayers "tell" them to stop?

    Posted 5 years ago by Concerned Citizen · Reply