KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Religious Affairs Authority on Thursday (Nov 14) accused a conglomerate underneath investigation for little one abuse and cash laundering of utilizing “parts of slavery” in the best way it runs its companies.
Nooh Gadot, an official with the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs, mentioned that is one motive why the teachings and beliefs propagated by the GISB have been declared deviant, urging Muslims to keep away from the group.
In September, police raided nursing houses run by Global Ikhwan Services and Business (GISB), saving greater than 600 kids, a few of whom had suffered abuse.
They additionally arrested 415 individuals, together with GISB’s CEO, his spouse and a few senior firm officers.
“The GISB practices financial fashions which have a component of slavery the place followers’ wants are solely supported by the corporate and in alternate they’re required to serve voluntarily with none pay,” Nooh mentioned in a press release Thursday.
Nooh mentioned the group additionally unfold the assumption that water used to clean their leaders’ hair, beards or physique elements may convey blessings.
“Any one that adheres to, believes, teaches, propagates, practices or turns into a follower of these teachings and beliefs should repent,” Nooh mentioned.
“This committee additionally means that authorities businesses on the federal and state ranges help within the rehabilitation course of (GISB followers) and allocate an satisfactory quantity of funds for this function.”
The GISB couldn’t instantly be reached for touch upon the slavery allegation and a lawyer for the group didn’t reply to AFP’s request for remark.
