Jakim, Yadim to work with Home Ministry to curb extremism among foreign workers
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said the ongoing collaboration would also involve other religious agencies under his ministry.
"In general, I wish to emphasise the role of religious agencies under my ministry, particularly Jakim, in countering extremist ideologies.
"As followers of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah, we practise the principle of wasatiyyah (moderation).
"Therefore, we firmly reject any ideology that promotes extremism or actions that go against the true teachings of Islam.
"Insya-Allah, I will instruct Jakim and Yadim to intensify their efforts and continue working closely with the Home Ministry to identify foreign workers who may have been influenced by such ideologies and prevent their spread within this group," he said after attending the Rai Ummah programme today.
Na'im said efforts would include monitoring and preventing the influence of radical beliefs associated with Islamic State (IS) ideology.
He said Yadim would also be mobilised to expand community outreach and prevention programmes.
Na'im was commenting on reports that several Bangladeshi nationals were recently arrested for suspected involvement in a radical militant group believed to be inspired by IS.
It was reported today that police estimate between 100 and 150 Bangladeshi nationals were involved in the radical militant group based on IS ideology, which was recently crippled.
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