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The Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Home Ministry bans seven books
PUTRAJAYA: The government has issued a prohibition order against seven books deemed potentially harmful to public morality and order. The Home Ministry (KDN), in a statement today, announced that the ban was officially gazetted under the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 (Act 301) and took effect on April 15, 16, and 17. The seven banned titles are 'Love, Theoretically' by Ali Hazelwood; 'Tuan Ziyad: Forbidden Love' by Bellesa; 'Darlingku Mr. Cold Mafia' by ShaDhia; 'Mischievous Killer' by Ariaseva; 'Suhuf Abraham' and 'Kougar 2' by Shaz Johar and 'The American Roommate Experiment' by Elena Armas. 'This prohibition order under Act 301 serves as a preventive measure to curb potential threats or harm before they arise. At the same time, it raises public awareness about undesirable publications that are deemed inappropriate for general readership,' the statement read. 'The government reaffirms its commitment to enforcing regulatory and enforcement actions on printing and publishing activities, particularly to prevent the spread of elements, ideologies or movements that may compromise public safety and order,' it said. Further information regarding publications subject to prohibition order under Act 301 can be accessed via the official KDN website or the Federal Legislation Portal Malaysia.
Barnama
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Home Ministry Bans Seven Books
PUTRAJAYA, May 27 (Bernama) -- The government has issued a prohibition order against seven books deemed potentially harmful to public morality and order. The Home Ministry (KDN), in a statement today, announced that the ban was officially gazetted under the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 (Act 301) and took effect on April 15, 16, and 17. The seven banned titles are 'Love, Theoretically' by Ali Hazelwood; 'Tuan Ziyad: Forbidden Love' by Bellesa; 'Darlingku Mr. Cold Mafia' by ShaDhia; 'Mischievous Killer' by Ariaseva; 'Suhuf Abraham' and 'Kougar 2' by Shaz Johar and 'The American Roommate Experiment' by Elena Armas.
Malaysiakini
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malaysiakini
Home Ministry bans 7 books over alleged threat to public morality, peace
The Home Ministry has banned seven books over concerns of their impact on public morality and order, including a famous romance-comedy novel 'Love, Theoretically' by bestselling author Ali Hazelwood. According to a statement today, the ministry said the bans were gazetted under the Printing Presses and Publication Act and had come into effect between April 15 and 17.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love, mafia, roommates— 7 books banned for threatening public order, social harmony
PETALING JAYA: The Home Ministry has banned seven books for breaching provisions of the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984. According to New Straits Times, the ministry said in a statement that the decision was aimed at curbing the spread of 'beliefs, ideologies, or movements that could compromise security, public order and social harmony.' The prohibition took effect on various dates between April 15 and April 17. The titles banned are: Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood; Tuan Ziyad: Forbidden Love by Bellesa; Darlingku Mr Cold Mafia by Nur Firsha Nadia Mohd Noor Kusairi; Mischievous Killer by Aira Syuhairah Noradzan; Suhuf Abraham; Kougar 2 by Shaz Johar; and The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas. 'The Prohibition Order action under the Printing Presses and Publications Act is a control and preventive mechanism taken before any threat or harm occurs. 'At the same time, the public also gains exposure and awareness regarding undesirable publications that are inappropriate for general reading,' the ministry stated. According to Section 7(1) of the Act, it is illegal to print, import, produce, reproduce, publish, sell, issue, circulate, distribute, or possess any of the listed publications. Offenders could face a fine of up to RM5,000 under Section 8(1). Anyone found importing, producing, reproducing, publishing, selling, or distributing the banned materials may face up to three years in jail, a fine of up to RM20,000, or both under Section 8(2). 'The government wishes to express its continued commitment to implementing regulatory and enforcement actions, particularly to prevent the spread of elements, ideologies, or movements that could threaten national security and public order,' it said.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
7 books banned for threatening public order, social harmony
PETALING JAYA: The Home Ministry has banned seven books for breaching provisions of the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984. According to New Straits Times, the ministry said in a statement that the decision was aimed at curbing the spread of 'beliefs, ideologies, or movements that could compromise security, public order and social harmony.' ALSO READ: Home Ministry bans three books over public morality concerns The prohibition took effect on various dates between April 15 and April 17. The titles banned are: Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood; Tuan Ziyad: Forbidden Love by Bellesa; Darlingku Mr Cold Mafia by Nur Firsha Nadia Mohd Noor Kusairi; Mischievous Killer by Aira Syuhairah Noradzan; Suhuf Abraham; Kougar 2 by Shaz Johar; and The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas. 'The Prohibition Order action under the Printing Presses and Publications Act is a control and preventive mechanism taken before any threat or harm occurs. 'At the same time, the public also gains exposure and awareness regarding undesirable publications that are inappropriate for general reading,' the ministry stated. According to Section 7(1) of the Act, it is illegal to print, import, produce, reproduce, publish, sell, issue, circulate, distribute, or possess any of the listed publications. Offenders could face a fine of up to RM5,000 under Section 8(1). Anyone found importing, producing, reproducing, publishing, selling, or distributing the banned materials may face up to three years in jail, a fine of up to RM20,000, or both under Section 8(2). 'The government wishes to express its continued commitment to implementing regulatory and enforcement actions, particularly to prevent the spread of elements, ideologies, or movements that could threaten national security and public order,' it said.
