Kangar: The hardware shop owner detained over the discovery of Jawi inscriptions bearing the word 'Allah' at a small shrine at his premises in Seriab near here has been released on police bail. Kangar district police chief Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said the man was released earlier today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the investigation is still ongoing, and the investigation paper will be completed before being referred to the State Prosecution Director for further action. Yusharifuddin emphasized that the police are taking the matter seriously and will act firmly against any individual involved in acts that could threaten public order.

Yusharifuddin advised the public against speculating or sharing videos of the incident, as this could disrupt public harmony and order. He urged all parties to respect religious sensitivities and to avoid any actions that could incite racial or religious tension.

The media reported that the 61-year-old man was arrested at 3 pm by officers from the district police headquarters' Criminal Investigation Division. Perlis police chief Datuk Muhammad Abdul Halim had informed Bernama that a report was made at 2.30 pm yesterday after a video of the incident surfaced on the Facebook page 'SAYA ANAK PERLIS'.

The case is currently being investigated under Section 298 of the Penal Code and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act.