Police investigate Korean tourist with Quranic top
A Korean tourist is being probed by Malaysian police after images of her wearing a kaftan with Quranic verses was widely circulated on social media last night.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said initial investigations revealed the woman had only recently arrived in Malaysia.
"The woman had purchased the dress in India," Khalid said on his Twitter handle, @KBAB51.
"@PDRMsia has begun investigations against this auntie. Be patient and allow us to probe further," Khalid tweeted.
He said police would not compromise on this case and would act in accordance with the law.
"We have to respect our legal system. All offences will be probed irrespective of race or religion."
The middle-aged woman was seen wearing the kaftan with Quranic verses while browsing around at a local shopping complex.
Images of her were captured and circulated through social media, drawing sensitive reaction from Malaysians.
The identity of the woman and her motive for wearing the kaftan has yet to be ascertained.
In April, Putrajaya was apparently preparing to amend the Printing of Al-Quran Text Act 1986 to impose stiffer penalties on those who misuse Quranic verses.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the amendment would propose the original penalty of RM5,000 fine and two years jail term be increased.
The government was seeking a fine of not more than RM50,000 and a prison term not exceeding five years or both. – July 20, 2014.
