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Pamela Genini was found dead after being stabbed on the balcony of her home in Milan in October last year. Photo: Agency

A man who allegedly stepped on the Quran and shared the act on social media will be charged in the Kuantan Court in Pahang today, the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) said. Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF

21-year-old higher education student, K. Vikneswaran, was charged in the Sessions Court here today with desecrating the Quran and posting grossly offensive communication on social media last month. Photo by Bernama

The court set bail at RM10,000 for both charges, ordering the student to report to the police monthly, with the case scheduled for mention on April 8.

Preacher Firdaus Wong said the individual accused of stepping on the Quran is a convert who recited the syahadah on April 25 last year.

In a social media video statement, Dr Malar expressed solidarity with Muslims following the incident involving a university student accused of stepping on the holy book. - Screenshots from video on Instagram - @drmalasanthi_celotehdrmalar

Within hours, police launched investigations under several laws, ministers directed enforcement measures and the university initiated its own disciplinary proceedings.

The family of the late hafizah, Nurly Sahirah Azman, has erected a barrier around her grave to curb inappropriate behaviour by visitors, prompting religious authorities to issue a public reminder on proper conduct at burial grounds

Tun Mahathir also referenced an earlier controversy involving socks printed with the word “Allah,” which caused major outrage. - Photo source: Dr Mahathir Mohamad/FB

Security forces and journalists take cover during a rocket attack from the Gaza Strip, in the southern city of Sderot on October 8, 2023. - Photo by AFP