KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar has instructed the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) to call up the relevant quarters regarding a viral social media post showing a shoe logo alleged to resemble the word "Allah."
In a statement, he said Jakim was ordered to summon those responsible for the shoes to clarify the issue tomorrow.
He also urged people with information on the matter to channel it to the authorities, including police
"All parties are urged to remain calm and allow Jakim and the authorities to investigate this allegation.
"The Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) will not compromise with any party if they are found to have insulted the religion of Islam," he said.
Earlier, a post went viral after a man allegedly claimed that a high-heel shoe had an inscription resembling the word 'Allah' on its sole.