KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry seized eight books believed to contain elements of communism in an inspection at a premises in Petaling Jaya on Thursday.
The ministry, in a statement yesterday said the action was carried out by its Control and Enforcement Division after receiving information on the sale of the books.
"The move to arrest the circulation of the publication was made in line with the provisions of Section 18 of the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 (AMCP) which enables the ministry's enforcement to seize any publications suspected of violating the laws for further investigation," read the statement.
The statement noted that the ministry is committed to carrying out its responsibility to regulate publications in the country, especially those suspected of containing elements that could threaten public order, morality, and security, and stir up public opinion to harm public or national interest in accordance with the law.
The public is requested to cooperate by channelling information related to such undesirable publications by calling 03-8000 8000 / 8889 3145, or to email aduanpk@moha.gov.my or via the website www.moha.gov.my --BERNAMA