By John Glenday

Censors in Malaysia have removed all references in the popular comic which equated the Japanese Ultraman character with Allah over concerns that it could threaten the faith of Muslim children and public safety.

In a statement the Malaysian home ministry accused the title of being ‘irresponsible’ and could ‘confuse Muslim youth and damage their faith.’

The contentious line in the title read ‘He is considered, and respected, as Allah or the Elder to all Ultra heroes,’ which will now be edited for the Malay transaltion under the controversial Printing Presses and Publications Act.

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Source: The Drum