Jakim to summon Malaysian linked to Miss Equality World

 Director-general Sirajuddin Suhaimee says Jakim and state Islamic religious authorities will not tolerate efforts to normalise such conduct.

Jakim director-general Sirajuddin Suhaimee said the department would work with state Islamic religious authorities and relevant agencies to investigate the matter. (Facebook pic)

PUTRAJAYA:

The Malaysian Islamic development department (Jakim) will summon the individual who allegedly took part in the Miss Equality World 2026 competition in Thailand, following reports circulating on social media recently.

Jakim director-general Sirajuddin Suhaimee said the department would work with state Islamic religious authorities and relevant agencies to call in the individual in accordance with existing laws and regulations.

He said Jakim was concerned over reports of a Malaysian taking part in the competition, which he described as regrettable and a cause for public concern.

“Such conduct clearly goes against religious values and human nature and is also contrary to the country’s laws,” he said in a statement.

He said Jakim and state Islamic religious authorities would not tolerate efforts to normalise such conduct.

A video circulating on TikTok showed an individual, believed to be a man, wearing women’s clothing and speaking at the competition, prompting criticism online. - FMT