SHAH ALAM, Aug 18 — The investigation papers on GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) have been refined and resubmitted to the prosecution, said state executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr Fahmi Ngah.
He said the Selangor government is now awaiting further action from the prosecution against the company, which was alleged to have violated a fatwa on deviant teachings in Selangor.
“As of two weeks ago, I was informed that the investigation papers had been refined and resubmitted. That process is complete, so we are now waiting for further action from the public prosecutor,” he told reporters after attending the Malaysian Book of Records Flexi Parking award ceremony here today.
Previously, the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) arrested 108 people suspected of being involved with GISBH, most of whom were charged under Section 12(c) of the Selangor Syariah Criminal Enactment relating to the enforced fatwa.
It was also reported that the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) is refining laws regarding actions against organisations or entities that violate gazetted fatwas.
Meanwhile, Fahmi said there has been a decline in the number of former GISBH followers in Selangor, who are believed to have moved to other states after Selangor declared the group’s network deviant.
“I was also informed that many GISBH followers have moved to other states, as the group has been banned under a fatwa in Selangor. As a result, we have seen their numbers here decline,” he said.
On the rehabilitation of GISBH followers, Fahmi said all children rescued from charity homes linked to the group have since been enrolled in mainstream schools.
He added that Lembaga Zakat Selangor is ensuring the children’s basic needs are met.
“As for the parents, they have been attending riqab classes provided by the authorities. (Their) rehabilitation has been going well and has been ongoing for six months,” Fahmi said.
