Over 53,000 items seized this year to safeguard Quran sanctity, says ministry

SEPANG: Enforcement efforts to safeguard the sanctity of the Quran have resulted in the seizure of 53,164 various types of texts and related materials so far this year, Deputy Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said.

He said from January to September 2025, the enforcement under the Quranic Printing Act 1986 brought in more than RM1.5 million in revenue.

“A total of 295 investigation papers were also opened,” he added at the Madani Multaqa event with the Quran Printing Control and Licensing Board (LPPPQ) here today.

Shamsul said that Ops Mulia held during Ramadan this year, from March 7 to 26, saw the seizure of 29,039 items and the initiation of 201 investigation papers, contributing RM957,762 in enforcement revenue.

He said 39 companies currently hold an active licence to print the Quranic text as of October, issued under Section 5(1) of the Act.

Meanwhile, Shamsul also showcased new initiatives that strengthen quality assurance in Quran printing and publication, including the rollout of a Professionalism Module for Quran Review Panels (ProQuran).

The module is designed to raise industry standards by improving the skills and expertise of consultants responsible for overseeing printed Quranic texts.

In line with Malaysia’s digital advancement goals, the ministry also unveiled the Intelligent Quran Review System, or iTAQ.

The artificial intelligence tool will support faster and more accurate verification processes, ensuring that published texts adhere strictly to approved standards.

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