Zahid said his ministry had not received any print edition of the 20-page newsletter so far, noting however, that it is also found online.
The deputy prime minister said the Home Ministry believes there was an attempt to spread the publication throughout Southeast Asia with a view to influence the people, especially those who understood the Malay language.
“The Royal Malaysian Police and (Home) ministry will continue to monitor any parties that download or print the publication.
“I urge the people not to surf and print it here because it can be subjected to action being taken in accordance with the law,” he told reporters after the Hilir Perak district level Teachers’ Day 2016 celebration at Sekolah Menengah Sains Bagan Datoh here today.
Zahid was asked to comment on the “Al Fatihin” publication which is available in the e-book or digital format.
The publication format was launched in southern Philippines on June 20 before its contents were published online and on social media.