Jais to unveil comprehensive report on GISBH next week after Selangor Sultan demands action
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. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Saturday, 21 Sep 2024 8:03 PM MYT
SHAH ALAM, Sept 21 — 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 the profiles of 30 welfare homes operated by GISBH in Selangor, as previously reported by Jais, including the alleged appointment of mosque committee members from GISBH at a mosque in Rawang, as well as the issue regarding Surau Al Ikhwan,” he said, in a statement, today.
Mohammad Fahmi noted that a special team, led by JAIS director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad, is actively working to strengthen certain requirements in cases involving top management, and other individual activities, in accordance with Sections 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, and 106 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995.
In the meantime, he expressed gratitude for the Sultan of Selangor’s concerns, regarding the appropriate actions being taken by state and federal authorities, in relation to the recent GISBH issue, particularly concerning the welfare of children and women, and matters related to the Islam.
Mohammad Fahmi also urged Muslims in Selangor to step forward and file complaints with JAIS to provide information on the issue.
Earlier today, the Sultan of Selangor expressed disappointment and regret that religious authorities did not act earlier against welfare homes run by GISBH, which were unregistered and operating in Selangor.
His Royal Highness also ordered the immediate closure of all unregistered welfare homes and Islamic schools in Selangor, operated by GISBH and its network, suspected of involvement in any criminal activities, as a preventive measure to safeguard children from exploitation. — Bernama
Saturday, 21 Sep 2024 8:03 PM MYT
SHAH ALAM, Sept 21 — 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 the profiles of 30 welfare homes operated by GISBH in Selangor, as previously reported by Jais, including the alleged appointment of mosque committee members from GISBH at a mosque in Rawang, as well as the issue regarding Surau Al Ikhwan,” he said, in a statement, today.
Mohammad Fahmi noted that a special team, led by JAIS director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad, is actively working to strengthen certain requirements in cases involving top management, and other individual activities, in accordance with Sections 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, and 106 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995.
In the meantime, he expressed gratitude for the Sultan of Selangor’s concerns, regarding the appropriate actions being taken by state and federal authorities, in relation to the recent GISBH issue, particularly concerning the welfare of children and women, and matters related to the Islam.
Mohammad Fahmi also urged Muslims in Selangor to step forward and file complaints with JAIS to provide information on the issue.
Earlier today, the Sultan of Selangor expressed disappointment and regret that religious authorities did not act earlier against welfare homes run by GISBH, which were unregistered and operating in Selangor.
His Royal Highness also ordered the immediate closure of all unregistered welfare homes and Islamic schools in Selangor, operated by GISBH and its network, suspected of involvement in any criminal activities, as a preventive measure to safeguard children from exploitation. — Bernama
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IGP: Another 155 arrested in nationwide GISBH dragnet involving thousands of personnel
A file photograph shows Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain during a press conference on Op Global in Kuala Lumpur on September 17, 2024. — Picture Firdaus Latif
Saturday, 21 Sep 2024 8:22 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Police have arrested 155 people as part of a nationwide operation to detain remaining individuals linked to the Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) that is accused sexually exploiting and trafficking hundreds of children in the country, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
In an update on the latest action under Ops Global, the IGP said multiagency raids were conducted across Malaysia involving 3,801 enforcers from the police, Ministry of Health, the Department of Social Welfare, the Malaysian Islamic Development Department, the Chemistry Department, and the National Registration Department, among others.
“A total of 155 suspects were arrested, consisting of 78 men and 77 women, across 82 premises, including charity homes, clinics, business premises, religious schools, and private homes,” he said in a statement today.
“A total of 186 victims, including 102 men and 84 women, were rescued, among them a child who went viral on social media after being caned by a man believed to be a GISBH member.”
Razarudin said some of the premises raided were empty as the GISBH members had apparently fled.
All arrests are made under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001 and Section 14 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007, he said.
The police official also urged individuals who believe they may have been victims of GISBH activities to lodge police reports in order for a more comprehensive case to be developed against the group.
On September 11, over 400 children, some as young as one, were rescued in police raids across welfare homes allegedly linked to GISBH in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, with 173 arrests made.
Since then, the scandal has grown in scope and proportions, culminating in today’s arrests.
Razarudin later said that 173 individuals, including caretakers, religious teachers, and the centre’s chairman, were arrested following the initial raids.
GISBH executives were initially hostile over the allegations, threatening legal action over the claims of sodomy and other abuses that police disclosed after the initial raids.
Police have since arrested most of the company’s top management including its chief executive officer, and several individuals have already been charged with various crimes in the case.
Saturday, 21 Sep 2024 8:22 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Police have arrested 155 people as part of a nationwide operation to detain remaining individuals linked to the Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) that is accused sexually exploiting and trafficking hundreds of children in the country, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
In an update on the latest action under Ops Global, the IGP said multiagency raids were conducted across Malaysia involving 3,801 enforcers from the police, Ministry of Health, the Department of Social Welfare, the Malaysian Islamic Development Department, the Chemistry Department, and the National Registration Department, among others.
“A total of 155 suspects were arrested, consisting of 78 men and 77 women, across 82 premises, including charity homes, clinics, business premises, religious schools, and private homes,” he said in a statement today.
“A total of 186 victims, including 102 men and 84 women, were rescued, among them a child who went viral on social media after being caned by a man believed to be a GISBH member.”
Razarudin said some of the premises raided were empty as the GISBH members had apparently fled.
All arrests are made under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001 and Section 14 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007, he said.
The police official also urged individuals who believe they may have been victims of GISBH activities to lodge police reports in order for a more comprehensive case to be developed against the group.
On September 11, over 400 children, some as young as one, were rescued in police raids across welfare homes allegedly linked to GISBH in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, with 173 arrests made.
Since then, the scandal has grown in scope and proportions, culminating in today’s arrests.
Razarudin later said that 173 individuals, including caretakers, religious teachers, and the centre’s chairman, were arrested following the initial raids.
GISBH executives were initially hostile over the allegations, threatening legal action over the claims of sodomy and other abuses that police disclosed after the initial raids.
Police have since arrested most of the company’s top management including its chief executive officer, and several individuals have already been charged with various crimes in the case.
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