Ban on Mojuntin book stays: Zahid
Published on: Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Kuala Lumpur: The Government is maintaining a 37-year-old ban on a book about former Sabah Minister Datuk Peter J. Mojuntin because it could still threaten national interest and security.Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the book, titled 'The Golden Son of the Kadazan' was banned on June 22, 1978 under the Internal Security Act (ISA) 1960, which has now been abolished."The book was banned because it contains extreme criticisms against the Federal Government, including claims that the Government made hasty decisions in the state.
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"It is also leaning towards causing friction and conflict among Malaysians, particularly the Muslims and Christians," he said in a written reply to Darell Leiking (PKR- Penampang) on Monday.Dr Ahmad Zahid said the contents of the book could affect national harmony if it was not prohibited.The book, based on the Mojuntin's life and struggles, was written by Bernard Sta Maria.Leiking had asked the minister why the book was still being banned while another book, titled 'Kristianisasi dan Gejala Murtad' (Christianisation and Apotasy) by Mohd Farhan Abdullah that criticised Christianity was still being sold in stores nationwide.
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On Mohd Farhan's book, Dr Ahmad Zahid said the ministry found that it was about the writer's life story and experience when he was a Christian until he embraced Islam."The ministry is still studying the contents of the book to see whether it breaches Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 or not," he said.
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In another written reply, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim said the Government had no plans to increase the number of days of Dewan Rakyat sittings.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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