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New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
Husband and wife among 3 fined for books related to deviant teachings
TEMERLOH: Three people including a couple were fined RM3,000 each at the Syariah Lower Court here today after pleading guilty to possessing books and documents related to the teachings of The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light. Muhammad Firdaus Yaacob, 35, and his wife Noor Zaza Atiera Zahanuddin, 26, pleaded guilty after the charge was read to them in front of judge Sarah Fawzia Ahmad Fuzi. The duo were separately charged for possessing religious books and documents containing 'The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light' teachings which iscontrary to the practices of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah. They had allegedly committed the offence at a house at Taman Jaya, Temerloh about 8.45am on June 4 this year. They faced charges under Section 18 of the Syariah Criminal Procedure Enactment 2013 which carries up to two years in prison or a RM3,000 fine, or both. Meanwhile, assistant environmental health officer Mohd Fikhrillah Abdul Rahman, 37, was fined RM6,000 after he pleaded guilty for possessing reading materials related to the deviant The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light and Syiah teachings. He had allegedly committed the offence at a government quarters in Temerloh about 7pm on June 12 this year. Syariah senior deputy public prosecutor Halipah Abdul Manaf along with deputy public prosecutor Busu Firdaus Abu Bakar handled the prosecution, while both the accused were not represented. The trio paid the fines. Early this year, the Muzakarah Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs Malaysia declared that the teachings of The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light are deviant and contradict the principles of Islam, and Syariah law.
Focus Malaysia
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
23 deviant teaching cases detected in Selangor since 2019, state assembly told
A TOTAL of 23 cases of deviant teachings have been detected and enforcement action has been taken in the state from 2019 to 2024, the Selangor State Assembly was told on Tuesday (July 8). State Islamic Religious Affairs and Cultural Innovation chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah said that of the total, 12 cases have resulted in conviction while the remaining 11 are currently undergoing trial in the Syariah Court. 'Among the deviant teachings for which action has been taken are Syiah, Millah Abraham, Hizbut Tahrir, Rasul Melayu and Tuhan Harun,' he said. He said this in response to a question from Rawang state assemblyman Chua Wei Keat on deviant teachings and actions taken by the state government to control the spread. Mohammad Fahmi said the state government has adopted several approaches to curb the spread of deviant teaching, including intervention through explanation, education, monitoring and enforcement of heretical teachings that have been identified to be spreading. He said information and awareness efforts on the issue are also carried out through the publication of printed materials and electronic media, while Friday sermon sessions were also used to raise awareness regarding deviant teachings. 'In addition, the state government also enforces the law in collaboration with various relevant agencies, as well as implements the rehabilitation process and guidance programmes for those involved,' he said. ‒ July 8, 2025 Main image: Berita Harian SG
Sinar Daily
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
23 deviant teaching cases detected in Selangor since 2019
Among the deviant teachings for which action has been taken are Syiah, Millah Abraham, Hizbut Tahrir, Rasul Melayu and Tuhan Harun. 08 Jul 2025 12:49pm Selangor Islamic Religious Affairs and Innovation Committee chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah - Photo by Bernama SHAH ALAM - A total of 23 cases of deviant teachings have been detected and enforcement action has been taken in the state from 2019 to 2024, the Selangor State Assembly was told today. State Islamic Religious Affairs and Cultural Innovation chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah said of the total, 12 cases have resulted in conviction while the remaining 11 are currently undergoing trial in the Syariah Court. "Among the deviant teachings for which action has been taken are Syiah, Millah Abraham, Hizbut Tahrir, Rasul Melayu and Tuhan Harun," he said. He said this in response to a question from Chua Wei Keat (PH-Rawang) on deviant teachings and actions taken by the state government to control the spread. Mohammad Fahmi said the state government has adopted several approaches to curb the spread of deviant teaching, including intervention through explanation, education, monitoring and enforcement of heretical teachings that have been identified to be spreading. He said information and awareness efforts on the issue are also carried out through the publication of printed materials and electronic media, while Friday sermon sessions were also used to raise awareness regarding deviant teachings. "In addition, the state government also enforces the law in collaboration with various relevant agencies, as well as implements the rehabilitation process and guidance programmes for those involved," he said. - BERNAMA
The Sun
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
23 deviant teaching cases detected in Selangor since 2019
SHAH ALAM: A total of 23 cases involving deviant teachings have been identified in Selangor between 2019 and 2024, with enforcement actions taken against offenders. State Islamic Religious Affairs and Cultural Innovation chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah revealed that 12 cases have led to convictions, while 11 are still under trial in the Syariah Court. Among the deviant teachings addressed include Syiah, Millah Abraham, Hizbut Tahrir, Rasul Melayu, and Tuhan Harun. The disclosure was made in response to a query from Chua Wei Keat (PH-Rawang) regarding measures taken by the state government to curb the spread of such teachings. Mohammad Fahmi outlined the state's multi-pronged approach, which includes intervention through education, monitoring, and enforcement. Awareness campaigns have been intensified through printed materials, electronic media, and Friday sermons to educate the public on identifying and rejecting deviant ideologies. He added that the state collaborates with relevant agencies for legal enforcement and conducts rehabilitation programmes for those involved in such teachings. - Bernama
