Authorities have launched an investigation into a “tokong” (shrine) in Jasin, Malacca, after Jawi inscriptions bearing the words “Allah” and “Bismillahirrahmanirrahim” were discovered on the structure following a report by a group of anglers.

State executive councillor for education, higher education and religious affairs Rahmad Mariman said an inspection conducted around the site found the shrine situated within a mangrove forest near the coast, adjacent to a parcel of privately owned, fenced land.