Jamil Khir wants action to be taken against two people who insulted Prophet Muhammad in Facebook

(Bernama) – Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom today called for “appropriate action” to be taken against the two individuals who had allegedly insulted Prophet Muhammad on their Facebook accounts.

He said their alleged action was rude and unless such action was checked, it could spark anger in Muslims and lead to inter-religious disharmony.

“These (social media) writers should assume responsibility for their actions,” he told reporters after launching the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) sports carnival 2013 at the Wangsa Bowl, here. Also present was MAIWP chief executive officer Zainal Abidin Jaffar.

Jamil Khir was asked to comment on a report that the Communication and Multimedia Ministry had identified two individuals who had allegedly insulted Prophet Muhammad on their Facebook accounts last Friday.

He said social media publishers were liable to action if they were found to have insulted the religions practised in this country.

“Action can be taken through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). If the alleged offenders are Muslims, they are also liable to action under the state enactments which provide for such penalty,” he said.