M’sia to print 1m copies of al-Quran in condemnation of holy book's burning

In response to the burning of a copy of the al-Quran by a Swedish-Danish extremist politician Rasmus Paludan in Stockholm, Malaysia will print a million copies of the holy book to be distributed worldwide immediately.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said this move is to emphasise Malaysia’s criticism of the controversial act in Sweden.

“I agree that the most efficient way to counter this crazy and barbaric action is to continue the efforts that have been made and we are determined, God willing, in a short period of time, to print and distribute one million copies of the al-Quran all over the world.

“This will be followed by several programmes aimed at instilling understanding and appreciation towards the al-Quran, with clear messages and content,” he told reporters at the Quranic Arts Festival at Nasyrul Quran Complex, Putrajaya today.

Anwar said the process of printing the holy books has begun, saying the government will be distributing them as well as contacting other Islamic countries to streamline the distribution.

“A big part (of the funding) will come from the government, local religious councils and our friends in other Islamic nations,” the Tambun MP added.

Last week, Stram Kurs (Hard Line) party leader Paludan courted controversy after he burnt a copy of the holy book in Stockholm, Sweden, triggering a global outcry.

His party, which was founded in 2017, has contested in both Denmark and Sweden but has failed to win a single seat and gained only a handful of votes.

Anwar had demanded the Swedish government take action against the Islamophobic act of the politician, which he described as a grave provocation to Muslims all over the world.

Wisma Putra, in a statement yesterday, had conveyed Malaysia’s objection and disappointment with the Swedish authorities’ continuous refusal to take action, allowing Paludan to indulge in his foul antics, including a similar incident in April 2022, despite strong protests from the international community.

The statement said the ministry urged the Swedish authorities to take serious measures to combat all forms of violence and hatred against Islam in Sweden.

It added that the spirit of peaceful coexistence in a multi-religious society could be undermined if Islamophobia and xenophobia continue to prevail.

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