KLANG April 17, 2026 – The Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, today witnessed the implementation of the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) Quran Purification Program in the waters near Port Klang, Selangor.
The program forms part of KDN’s ongoing commitment to ensure the sanctity, authenticity and purity of Quranic texts in the country continue to be preserved.
During the event, 1.5 tonnes of Quran ash blocks were released into the sea using the Maritime Vessel (KM) Tun Fatimah belonging to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM). The ash was the result of the purification process of 8,672 Quranic texts and materials with an estimated total value of RM2.7 million.
The release was conducted approximately 13 nautical miles from the shore at a depth of about 10 metres, in line with the disposal guidelines set by KDN through the Quran Printing Control and Licensing Board (LPPPQ).
In tandem with the purification effort, KDN’s Enforcement and Control Division (PK) has intensified Ops Mulia – a comprehensive enforcement operation to ensure compliance with the Printing of Quranic Texts Act 1986.
For the period from 1 January to 31 March 2026:
- 1,758 premises were inspected
- Enforcement value totalled RM378,171.92
- 6,620 units of Quranic texts and materials were seized for violating the law
- 44 investigation papers were opened for further action
At the same time, the Jom Exchange Al-Quran (JEQ) Programme, which has been running since 2023, continues to record positive achievements with 725 programmes nationwide. These involved the exchange of 76,235 mushafs that were damaged, worn out or not certified, for new KDN-certified mushafs.
Following this success, the JEQ Programme also received recognition as The Largest Quran Exchange from the Malaysian Book of Records, reflecting KDN’s continuous efforts to strengthen the preservation of the sanctity of the Quran and raise public awareness.
KDN emphasised that the responsibility of preserving the sanctity of the Quran covers the entire supply chain – including publishing, printing, importing, distribution, purification and disposal – in accordance with the provisions of the Printing of Quranic Texts Act 1986.
“KDN will continue to be committed to carrying out enforcement and regulatory actions on an ongoing basis to ensure the well-being of the Muslim community in this country is always protected,” the media statement said.
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