Malaysia legislation

Section 12

of *PRINTING OF QUR'ANIC TEXTS ACT 1986

Section 12

(2)

As soon as possible after receiving a Qur’anic text under subsection (1), the Lembaga shall examine the Qur’anic text and determine whether the Qur’anic Verses contained therein are correct.

(3)

If the Lembaga is satisfied that the Qur’anic Verses contained in the Qur’anic text are correct, the Lembaga shall so certify and shall cause a certificate to that effect to be conspicuously affixed on the first or last printed leaf thereof or, in the case of a recorded text, at a conspicuous part of the text.

(4)

The Lembaga may direct such corrections as it considers necessary to be made to the Qur’anic text before certifying under subsection (3).

(5)

If the Lembaga finds any error in the Qur’anic Verses contained in the Qur’anic text and that it is not suitable to direct correction under subsection (4), the Lembaga shall cause the

Qur’anic text to be destroyed in such manner as it deems proper and shall cause the person concerned to be informed of the matter and of the errors justifying the destruction.

Control of sale, distribution and publication of Qur’anic texts