SHAH ALAM, July 8 — Twenty-three cases of deviant teaching have been detected and enforcement action taken in the state from 2019 to 2024, the Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told today.
State executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr Fahmi Ngah said 12 of the 23 cases have resulted in convictions while the remaining 11 are under trial in the Shariah 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 (Harapan-Rawang) on deviant teachings and actions taken by the state government to control the spread.
Fahmi said the state government adopted several approaches to curb the spread of deviant teachings, 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 on deviant teachings.
“The state government also enforces the law in collaboration with various agencies, as well as implements the rehabilitation process and guidance programmes for those involved,” he said.
— Bernama
