Akmal vows to file police report against See-To over alleged Quran mockery
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Umno Youth chief Dr. Akmal Saleh has threatened legal action against Eric See-To for allegedly mocking the Quran in a social media post regarding Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's budget speech. See-To denies the allegations, stating his comments were directed at the Prime Minister's choice of vocabulary.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the intersection of political discourse, religious sensitivity, and social media regulation in Malaysia.
News ✕ Akmal vows to file police report against See-To over alleged Quran mockery Published: Oct 10, 2026 2:25 PM Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has slammed former BN strategic communications deputy director Eric See-To for allegedly insulting the Quran.
Akmal’s threat to lodge police reports against See-To stemmed from the latter’s posting earlier today, in which he took issue with the word “ lighad ,” as used by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in his Budget 2027 speech yesterday.
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has slammed former BN strategic communications deputy director Eric See-To for allegedly insulting the Quran.
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