MIRI: A primary school teacher in Miri is being investigated by police for comments on Facebook that allegedly insulted Islam. Sarawak Criminal Investigation Department chief Datuk Dev Kumar said that so far, two police reports have been lodged in Kuching and here after the teacher’s comments were widely shared. “We have identified the Facebook account holder. The teacher’s comments on Islam and the United States’ recognition of Jerusalem – a holy city for Muslims, Christians and Jews – as the capital of Israel angered netizens. Meanwhile, upon checking the Facebook account, it was found that the holder had apologised for the comments and expressed remorse for angering Muslims in the country, including his friends and relatives.

Source: The Star December 17, 2017 23:48 UTC