Viral video of religious ritual: Investigation referred to religious authorities - Zulkifli
Putrajaya: The investigation into a viral video showing an individual practicing Islam participating in non-Islamic religious rituals has been formally handed over to religious authorities for further action, said…
Source: Harian Metro · October 13, 2026 at 11:32 AM · AI-assisted report
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PUTRAJAYA, 13 OCTOBER 2026 —
Putrajaya: The investigation into a viral video showing an individual practicing Islam participating in non-Islamic religious rituals has been formally handed over to religious authorities for further action, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hassan.
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Dr Zulkifli stated that the matter is now under the purview of state religious authorities, who will determine the appropriate legal and administrative steps to take. He emphasized that the relevant bodies will provide updates on the investigation’s progress once they have gathered all necessary information regarding the incident.
Speaking after attending the Majlis Ilmu MADANI with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya on Monday, Dr Zulkifli said, “Right now, we are handing over the investigation to the religious authorities and, God willing, these authorities will inform us of the developments (in the investigation).” The event, organized by the office of the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), began with a welcome address by Dr Zulkifli, followed by a lecture on Imam al-Ghazali’s tafsir of Surah Yusuf by Turkish scholar Sheikh Prof Dr Muhammad Fadhil al-Jilani al-Hasani.
The Minister noted that the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) and the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JAWI) are continuing their monitoring efforts while simultaneously increasing public awareness regarding the issue. This coordinated approach aims to ensure that the public is informed about the boundaries of religious practice and the legal implications of participating in rituals outside one’s faith.
Previously, JAKIM Director-General Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee reported that the department had coordinated appropriate actions involving state Islamic religious authorities and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). He clarified that these measures are being taken in accordance with their respective jurisdictions and the applicable legal provisions currently in force.
The transfer of the case to state religious authorities marks the next procedural step in handling the incident, which has drawn significant public attention due to its viral nature on social media. The authorities’ commitment to providing updates once the investigation is complete underscores the government’s approach to managing sensitive religious matters through established legal and administrative channels.