In a statement today, MCMC stated that all data uploaded by the individuals concerned had been recorded as evidence for further action.

It also stated that several more individuals would be called to assist in the investigation.

The case is being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) which provides a maximum fine of RM50,000 or imprisonment for up to one year, or both upon conviction.

“MCMC is investigating the spread of false content involving the organisation of a Quran recital.

“The spread of the content was detected on Facebook through several accounts,” it said.

The commission also advised the public not to misuse network and online application services to spread false or fake content.

Claims about Malaysia no longer organising the Quran Recital assembly, but focusing more on holding concerts, have gone viral on Facebook and X accounts for the past few days.

This was refuted by deputy religious affairs minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan last Wednesday (April), saying that the national-level Quran recital and competition had been set for May 23 to 28 in Kuantan, Pahang.

The International Quran recital competition is scheduled from Oct 5 to 12.