Student detained over image of Quran being stepped on

Student detained over image of Quran being stepped on


Published: Feb 25, 2026 1:54 PM
Updated: 4:56 PM



A university student has been arrested for posting on social media a picture of the Quran being stepped on.

His action courted flak from government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil, who urged the police and MCMC to take action.

Fahmi, who is also the communications minister, described it as an insolent act that threatened racial harmony.

Earlier, the student had apologised for the post.

“I would like to sincerely apologise for the picture I uploaded. My action was wrong, disrespectful, and highly inappropriate. There is no excuse to justify my behaviour,” he said on Threads.

He explained that he had posted the image because he was overwhelmed with anger.

“I admit that I acted in anger. At that time, I was not in a calm or rational state of mind. I allowed my emotions to take control, which led me to do something I deeply regret now,” he added.

Cops to apply for remand

Meanwhile, Pahang police chief Yahaya Othman said a Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) student was arrested in Kuantan this morning.

The individual was also accused of uploading pictures and comments insulting Prophet Muhammad.

He is being investigated under the Penal Code for insulting another religion and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities.

“We will apply for a remand order against the student today,” Yahaya said.

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