Communications and multimedia minister Annuar Musa said today the posting of such a scene was against the law.

“We have commenced legal proceedings against Zul Ariffin. He will be probed under Section 233 of the MCMC Act (1998) for the (Instagram) post.

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“This kind of scene cannot be aired in the fasting month or any other month,” he said in a tweet.

The 36-year-old actor was embroiled in controversy after sharing the sensual teaser from the series titled “Perempuan Itu”, involving heroine Siti Hariesa, recently.

The TV series is to be aired in April, the Ramadan month.

Following the public backlash, Zul removed the posting and apologised to the public.

The Islamic development department (Jakim), which said the scene was against local culture and Islamic values, has also summoned him and the production crew for an explanation.