Kuantan: Claims that the government has not acted over an incident allegedly insulting Islam are merely public perception, as appropriate action has been and is being taken by the authorities, said Pahang Youth Council president Saharuddin Ahmad. He stated that cases involving religious sensitivities must adhere to specific procedures and guidelines to ensure thorough and fair investigations.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Saharuddin emphasized that the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, has decreed that any act insulting Islam and challenging its sanctity should not be taken lightly and must face appropriate legal action. He asserted that it is impossible for the authorities to remain passive, attributing the perception of inaction to social media narratives.

Saharuddin urged the public to express opinions with restraint to maintain harmony and unity. Meanwhile, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) Student Representative Council president Adam Al-Wafiy Muhammad Zailani noted the authorities' swift action in detaining the suspect, indicating that investigations were underway and conducted according to the law.

Adam Al-Wafiy stressed the importance of allowing the police to complete their investigation without public interference. He mentioned that the MPP has lodged a police report and is actively in contact with the police for updates, assuring that they are taking appropriate action through the proper channels.

The incident in question involved a UMPSA student detained on February 25 for allegedly insulting Islam on social media by stepping on the Quran. As of yesterday, 28 police reports had been lodged nationwide regarding the case. Kuantan police chief ACP Ashari Abu Samah reported that the 21-year-old suspect's remand has been extended until March 3 following orders from the deputy public prosecutor to allow further investigation.