Home Ministry bans Kim Quek's March To Putrajaya book

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) - The Home Ministry has banned a book written by Kim Quek titled 'The March to Putrajaya-Malaysia's New Era Is At Hand' under the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 as it may incite public hatred and anger.

Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Mahmood Adam said the book contained elements of baseless accusations and speculations against national leaders and was not suitable for general reading.

"Contents of the book has been banned because of the accusations against leaders while it may also incite hatred and anger among the people. If allowed to publish it can also be detrimental to public safety," he said in a statement here Thursday.

The printing, importing, publishing, reprint, sell, distribute or offer to sell or in possession of such books is an offence punishable under the law, he said.

The book, 'The March to Putrajaya - Malaysia New Era Is At Hand' authored by Kim Quek is a 361-page book that has twisted facts and incites hatred against the constitution of the country, he said.