MKI must provide legal advice on GISB, states must decide on fatwa

KOTA BARU: The Muzakarah Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs Malaysia (MKI Fatwa Committee) will only issue legal opinions on Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISB) and not fatwa, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr. Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said.

He said the fatwa regarding GISB would be determined by each state based on its own jurisdiction.

Mohd Na’im said the MKI Fatwa Committee has concluded its discussion on the GISB issue and the result will be presented to the Conference of Rulers.

“The matter will be submitted to the Conference of Rulers for approval on October 23 and 24,” he told reporters after leading the 41st National Hajj Muzakarah for the 1446H Hajj season here this evening.

On September 11, police raided 20 charity homes in Selangor and Negri Sembilan linked to GISB for alleged involvement in child exploitation and religious abuse.

GISB has since denied the allegations of child exploitation and sexual abuse.

The operation, codenamed Op Global, uncovered cases of neglect and abuse, leading to the detention of several individuals linked to GISB.

More than 300 individuals, including GISB top management, have since been arrested and 572 victims have been rescued. – BERNAMA

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