Ministry seizes over RM1 million offensive publications, sex toys
Published: Jul 3, 2024 5:18 PM
The Home Ministry has confiscated 19,924 different types of offensive publications and sex toys worth RM1.2 million in raids that began last month.
Secretary to the ministry’s Enforcement and Control Division Nik Yusaimi Yusoff said the seizure of the items during the exercise that started on June 1 was carried out under Ops Cetak 1.0 following two weeks of monitoring.
“During Ops Cetak, inspections were carried out on 1,759 locations and 119 investigation papers were opened, involving a total of 19,924 various types of publications with a total value estimated at almost RM1.2 million.
“Fifty Malaysians (47 men, three women) and one male non-citizen, in their 20s to 90s, have been detained for further investigation,” he said at a press conference in Putrajaya today.
According to Nik Yusaimi, enforcement action taken was based on the provisions under Sections 3(4) and 7(1) of the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 (PPPA) relating to the offence of using a printing press without a valid licence and the possession or sale of prohibited publications.
“Ops Cetak resulted in the seizure of various types of materials that violate the provisions of the law such as books, magazines, clothes, accessories, toys, and printing presses.
“These were found to be against the community’s moral, social, and cultural values as stated in Section 7(1) of the PPPA,” he said.
Nik Yusaimi Yusoff
He said online sales and distribution activities were increasing and the offensive items were also sold openly in business premises.
Sex toys prohibited in M’sia
“Sex toys are prohibited in this country because it is against the values and culture of society in Malaysia.
“The ministry has confiscated sex toys in several states such as Penang, Selangor, Johor, and Kedah,” he said.
Yusaimi said these were believed to be imported from China and Japan.
“Seven citizens were arrested in relation to the cases.
“These toys are feared to bring negative influence, affect the minds, and harm the morals of the next generation,” he added.
Yusaimi said in addition, the Home Ministry has taken action against three illegal printing shops around Seri Kembangan and Klang.
He said the estimated value of the printing presses seized was RM600,000 and three locals were arrested during the raid.
Nik Yusaimi said that if convicted, the parties or individuals involved may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than three years or a fine not exceeding RM20,000 or both.
He said online sales and distribution activities were increasing and the offensive items were also sold openly in business premises.
Sex toys prohibited in M’sia
“Sex toys are prohibited in this country because it is against the values and culture of society in Malaysia.
“The ministry has confiscated sex toys in several states such as Penang, Selangor, Johor, and Kedah,” he said.
Yusaimi said these were believed to be imported from China and Japan.
“Seven citizens were arrested in relation to the cases.
“These toys are feared to bring negative influence, affect the minds, and harm the morals of the next generation,” he added.
Yusaimi said in addition, the Home Ministry has taken action against three illegal printing shops around Seri Kembangan and Klang.
He said the estimated value of the printing presses seized was RM600,000 and three locals were arrested during the raid.
Nik Yusaimi said that if convicted, the parties or individuals involved may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than three years or a fine not exceeding RM20,000 or both.
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