Malaysia bans Ultraman book over use of Allah

Published March 7, 2014 9:29am ET



KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia has banned an Ultraman comic book because it uses the word “Allah” to describe the Japanese action hero.

The Home Ministry said in a statement Friday that the Malay-edition of “Ultraman, The Ultra Power” contained elements that can undermine public security and societal morals.

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