Home Ministry bans 'Ultraman' comic book

The Home Ministry had issued a ban on the Bahasa Malaysia edition of comic book ‘Ultraman the Ultra Power’, Bernama reported, Thursday.

The book, published by Resign Publications and printed by Network Printers is said to contain elements detrimental to public order.

According to the ministry, it is an offence under Section 8 (2) of the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 for any person to print, import, produce, reproduce, publish, sell, distribute, offer to sell or have in his possession for any such purpose the banned publication.

Those found guilty can be jailed not more than three years or fined not more than RM20,000 or both.