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MELAKA, A total of 285 items related to the teachings of al-Arqam, a cult movement declared deviant by the National Fatwa Council in 1994, were discovered during raids on 19 premises linked to Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) in Melaka, today. State Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman said that among the items seized during the ‘Op Global’ operations, which began at 5 am and concluded at 5 pm, were 12 photographs of al-Arqam’s founder, Ashaari Muhammad, known among his followers as ‘Abuya’. ‘Also seized were 138 books related to al-Arqam,

PETALING JAYA, A new initiative to empower and strengthen the Indian community’s economy will soon be announced by the Madani Government through the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry, its deputy minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said. He said a meeting is scheduled for next week to discuss important matters before making the official announcement. ‘I will hold another meeting next week to review key issues prior to the announcement,’ he told reporters after launching the ‘Onam Vannallo 3.0’ programme, organised by the Selangor and Federal Territory Malayalee Association (SFTMA) in collaboration with the Yayasan Bank Rakyat at the NUPW Hall

KOTA BHARU, Kelantan will only declare the teachings in GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) as deviant if they are similar to the teachings of the banned Al-Arqam, said State Mufti Datuk Mohamad Shukri Mohamad. He said further investigation and authentic evidence are required before any decision can be made. “I will bring up this issue for discussion at the Muzakarah Committee of the National Council of Islamic Religious Affairs which will be held in Kuala Lumpur at the end of this month. “If there are matters arising or new features in GISBH, then a new fatwa will be issued,” he

SHAH ALAM, The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) will present a comprehensive report on the GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) matter to the chairman of the state’s Islamic Religion and Cultural Innovation Committee, Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah, next week. Mohammad Fahmi said that the report will outline the actions taken and planned, in accordance with the decree issued by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. ‘I will also be briefed on JAIS’ current efforts on the issues and initiate legal action, particularly concerning religious schools and tahfiz institutions under GISBH in Selangor. ‘I will also receive updates on

KOTA BHARU, The Ministry of Health (MOH) has stepped up health screenings at all border entry points to prevent the spread of Mpox. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the effort was intensified following a case involving a man who was confirmed to have contracted Mpox. He said screenings are being conducted according to procedures, including body temperature checks, and individuals suspected of showing Mpox symptoms will be taken for further screening and examination. ‘MOH is also prioritising the health of healthcare workers and will issue a statement regarding vaccines to prevent the infection. ‘So far, the infection