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The Sun
31-05-2025
- The Sun
Preacher held for unauthorised sermon in Johor released on bail
JOHOR BAHRU: A religious preacher detained by the Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) last Wednesday for allegedly delivering a sermon without authorisation in Pasir Gudang was released the following day on bail. JAINJ director Nasri Md. Ali said the 50-year-old preacher had cooperated fully during his detention. 'He was arrested at 8.30pm on Wednesday and released the next day. He was called in again yesterday and is scheduled to return on July 3 to assist with the ongoing investigation by our enforcement division,' Nasri said when contacted today. Last Thursday he confirmed that the arrest was made with assistance from the Seri Alam District Police under Section 11 of the Johor Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 1997 for teaching religion without proper credentials. Nasri added that the preacher had previously been detained in 2016 for the same offence and had evaded arrest during a raid in 2020. 'This is the third action taken against him for preaching without credentials. We don't stop anyone from giving sermons, but they must obtain proper authorisation from the Johor Islamic Religious Council, as required in all states,' he said. Earlier, celebrity preacher Ustaz Abdullah Khairi shared a video showing the preacher's arrest in Pasir Gudang.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Popular preacher arrested in Johor for unlicensed religious sermon, video sparks online debate
JOHOR BARU, May 29 — The Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) arrested Muslim preacher Ustaz Mat Esa Deraman, popularly known as Tok Ku Pasir Gudang, for delivering a religious sermon without state-mandated accreditation at a house in Pasir Gudang last night. The arrest was carried out at 8.30pm by JAINJ's enforcement division, with assistance from the Seri Alam district police. Following that, a two-minute and 58-second video of Mat Esa's arrest was widely circulated on social media. Celebrity preacher Ustaz Abdullah Khairi shared the footage on his Facebook page, questioning the circumstances of the arrest and Mat Esa's subsequent detention in a lock-up. JAINJ director Nasri Md Ali said the arrest was made under Section 11 of the Johor Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 1997 for teaching religion without a license or permit. 'I can confirm that the speaker is still under the department's investigation,' he said when contacted by the media today. Nasri said checks revealed that the speaker in question is known to give talks to congregations and broadcasts the sessions live on social media. 'The house where he conducts his talks is the residence of another individual that is used as a place for religious talks on a daily basis after maghrib and subuh prayers. 'When the arrest was made, there were several people in the house where the live session were said to be broadcasted on Facebook and Youtube. 'However, checks showed that the speaker's latest video has since been deleted,' he said. Nasri said the speaker's act of conducting sermons without a valid license or permit was among the complaints brought to the department's attention. 'We had prior instructions from JAINJ's licensing committee to take action on him,' he said. Based on records, Nasri said the speaker was arrested by the department in 2016 for giving a sermon without valid accreditation. He added that the same speaker was also investigated, but managed to flee from a JAINJ enforcement raid, during a sermon in 2020. 'This is the third time that the department has taken action on him for teaching or giving religious talks without a license or permit,' he said, adding that the requirement is similar to other states that also require the preachers or organisers to obtain a valid license or permit prior to giving their talks.
New Straits Times
29-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Preacher detained for allegedly giving lecture without accreditation in Johor
JOHOR BARU: The Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) detained a man yesterday for allegedly delivering religious lectures without accreditation. The preacher, 50, was arrested at 8.30pm by JAINJ's enforcement unit at a private residence in Pasir Gudang, with assistance from officers of the Seri Alam police district headquarters. JAINJ director Nasri Md Ali said the preacher is being investigated under Section 11 of the Johor Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 1997 for preaching without accreditation. "He was conducting a 'ceramah' before a small group at someone's home, which is used daily for religious sessions after maghrib and subuh prayers," he said. The lecture was also livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube, though the videos have since been removed. "He is now under investigation. His unauthorised 'ceramah' were raised in the council meeting earlier this month and flagged for immediate action by the accreditation committee," said Nasri. "This is not the first time the preacher has been was previously detained in 2016 for a similar offence. In 2020, we attempted another raid, but he escaped during the session. This is the third time action has been taken against him." Nasri reminded all religious speakers to obtain accreditation from the Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ) before delivering sermons, in line with the requirements enforced in all states. Earlier, celebrity preacher Ustaz Abdullah Khairi uploaded a two-minute, 57-second video of the arrest, which went viral on social media. He questioned the grounds for the detention and what offence was committed by the preacher, who goes by the moniker "Tok Ku Pasir Gudang".
Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Samir Nasri told me he made a mistake not signing for Man Utd after winning league with City, claims Patrice Evra
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up PATRICE EVRA has claimed Samir Nasri regretted snubbing Manchester United in 2011 - despite having just won the Premier League title with rivals City. The ex-United full-back believes his fellow Frenchman would have been a "beast" if he'd joined him at Old Trafford. 2 Patrice Evra claims Samir Nasri regretted not joining Manchester United Credit: X 2 The French star joined City in 2011 and won two league titles Credit: Action Images - Reuters Nasri, 37, spent three years with Arsenal before a high-profile move north to Manchester City. He would win two Premier League titles with the club, scoring 27 goals in 176 games. Evra - who played for United between 2006 and 2014 - believes Nasri's heart wasn't in the move and he "regretted" joining City. And he claims the Frenchman had agreed terms with Sir Alex Ferguson and United before having his head turned. Speaking on the SDS podcast, Evra said: "[Nasri] agreed the terms [with United] and everything. "I remember we were going into pre-season and I was on holiday. "I text him and say 'Samir, what time you coming? We can go to training together'. "There was no answer. I then saw Alex Ferguson, he said 'Did you see what your French boy did? BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "He said 'He's going to sign for City'. I said 'No boss, you're joking." Evra went on to claim Nasri was offered "millions more" by City. 'I lived at the training ground' - Former Man Utd transfer chief lifts lid on most expensive window in club history The attacking midfielder won the Prem in his first season with the club. Evra continued: "I remember I saw him after they were celebrating [winning the league]. "I asked him, 'You are happy? You made the right choice?' "He said, 'I made a mistake. I should have signed for United'. Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford "And he'd just won the league! Because he knew what he could have become. "At Arsenal, he was a good player. But I think at United, we could have made him a beast". Nasri remained with City until 2017, but injuries restricted him to just 14 games across his final two seasons at Eastlands. He enjoyed spells with Sevilla, Antalyaspor, West Ham and Anderlecht before hanging up his boots in 2020.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Samir Nasri told me he made a mistake not signing for Man Utd after winning league with City, claims Patrice Evra
PATRICE EVRA has claimed Samir Nasri regretted snubbing Manchester United in 2011 - despite having just won the Premier League title with rivals City. The ex-United full-back believes his fellow Frenchman would have been a "beast" if he'd joined him at Old Trafford. 2 2 Nasri, 37, spent three years with Arsenal before a high-profile move north to Manchester City. He would win two Premier League titles with the club, scoring 27 goals in 176 games. Evra - who played for United between 2006 and 2014 - believes Nasri's heart wasn't in the move and he "regretted" joining City. And he claims the Frenchman had agreed terms with Sir Alex Ferguson and United before having his head turned. Speaking on the SDS podcast, Evra said: "[Nasri] agreed the terms [with United] and everything [in 2011]. "I remember we were going into pre-season and I was on holiday. "I text him and say 'Samir, what time you coming? We can go to training together'. "There was no answer. I then saw Alex Ferguson, he said, 'Did you see what your French boy did? "He said, 'He's going to sign for City'. I said, 'No boss, you're joking." Evra went on to claim Nasri was offered "millions more" by City. 'I lived at the training ground' - Former Man Utd transfer chief lifts lid on most expensive window in club history The attacking midfielder won the Prem in his first season with the club. Evra continued: "I remember I saw him after they were celebrating [winning the league]. "I asked him, 'You are happy? You made the right choice?' "He said, 'I made a mistake. I should have signed for United'. "And he'd just won the league! Because he knew what he could have become. "At Arsenal, he was a good player. But I think at United, we could have made him a beast". Nasri remained with City until 2017, but injuries restricted him to just 14 games across his final two seasons at Eastlands. He enjoyed spells with Sevilla, Antalyaspor, West Ham and Anderlecht before hanging up his boots in 2020.
