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PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The Ministry of the Interior has issued a ban order on two publications entitled “Gay is fine! A Christian perspective” and “Peichi” under section 7 (1) of the Printing and Publications Act of 1984, effective November 27 and December 15 respectively.
Its general secretary, Datuk Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz, said that it is prohibited to print, import, produce, reproduce, publish, sell, circulate, distribute or possess these publications in the country.
“These posts have been banned because they contain content that could be detrimental to public order, morals and the public interest,” he said in a statement on Friday (December 18).
He said that the content of the publication “Gay is OK! A Christian Perspective” was seen as an attempt to promote gay culture in Malaysia, which goes against religious and cultural sensibilities in the country.
“Deviant lifestyles are prohibited and in opposition to all religious teachings, including Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism,” he said.
The publication titled “Peichi”, he said, contains pornographic and immoral content that goes against the cultural values and norms of Malaysian society, which emphasizes civility.
He said anyone who violates the order can be imprisoned for no more than three years or a fine of no more than RM20,000 or both.
Complaints related to such publications can be submitted to the ministry’s control and compliance division by calling 03-8886 8047 or via the website http://moha.spab.gov.my. – Bernama
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