Malaysian authorities have shut down several schools and care homes linked to a charity group, GISB, following raids that rescued 402 minors and arrested 171 individuals. The move comes after viral videos allegedly linked GISB to the banned deviant Al-Arqam group. Authorities are investigating claims of child abuse and exploitation.
Malaysia n Department of Social Welfare tape blocks off gates at the entrance to a care home after a raid by authorities in Subang Jaya outside Kuala Lumpur on Sept 12, 2024.which is at the centre of a controversy after premises linked to it were raided by the police on Sept 11.
He further said that if the schools are found to be propagating deviant teachings, they would be de-registered and shut down under the state’s syariah laws. GISB leaders have denied that such practices took place within their establishment as well as the claims that it is a deviant group, as alleged by certain quarters.
“The dialogue included representatives from the National Security Council, Royal Malaysia Police and Home Ministry,” it said. He said the raids on 20 care homes on Sept 11 under Op Global were the culmination of a six-month investigation. Mr Razarudin said one of the police reports was lodged by a female former GISB member from Negri Sembilan, who then retracted the report.
Malaysia Child Abuse Charity Group GISB Al-Arqam Police Raid
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Alleged child abuse case puts banned Malaysian sect back in spotlightGISB acknowledges links to the religious sect Al-Arqam, which was banned in 1994.
Read more »
KL sinkhole: Authorities shift from rescue to recovery after operation deemed too dangerous to continueThe operation to find missing Indian tourist Vijaya Lakshmi will switch from rescue to "recovery" after experts raised concerns about the structural integrity of the surrounding area in Jalan Masjid India.
Read more »
Authorities work through the night to secure National Stadium ahead of papal mass on Sept 12Officers from the Police Security Command were among those involved in the operation.
Read more »
Authorities investigating Bangladeshi preacher for giving illegal sermon at Tuas dormitorypMHA said foreigners should not import their politics into Singapore./p
Read more »
Four dead in Georgia high school shooting, one person in custody, authorities sayATLANTA: Four people were killed in a shooting at a Georgia high school on Wednesday (Sep 4) just weeks after classes began, and a suspect was taken into custody, law enforcement officials said.
Read more »
2 Pakistan bus accidents kill at least 35, authorities sayThey include 12 pilgrims who had been trying to reach Iran.
Read more »