The Home Ministry has seized copies of the long-awaited memoirs of legendary communist leader Chin Peng - Malaysia's most wanted man for 40 years.

According to media reports today, ministry officials seized 17 copies of "My Side of History" from the MPH bookstore at the Mid-Valley Megamall on Wednesday.

Ministry officials said the book was still under review, but had refused to comment on the seizure.

The book, published by Singapore-based Media Masters, was released in the republic and Malaysia last Friday.