All eyes on deviant cults
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IPOH: There are currently fewer than 10 deviant cults operating in Perak and the authorities are keeping a close watch on them, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
The Perak Mentri Besar acknowledged the existence of these groups but opted not to disclose their identities to prevent them from going underground.
This monitoring involved various agencies, including the Perak State Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk) and the National Security Council, he said.
“There are only a few – less than 10 – spread across various locations and districts,” he said after opening the 61st Federal Islamic Call Perak chapter’s annual general meeting here yesterday.
When asked further, Saarani refused to name the groups to prevent them from escaping.
“We do not want them to flee or go into hiding, which is why we are handling these matters discreetly,” he said.
He added that JAIPk was currently examining the teachings of these groups, and if any deviations from the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah doctrine were found, appropriate reports would be filed and legal action would follow.
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