Cults and deviant teachings have quietly thrived in Malaysia since Malaya’s independence. Authorities are working to curb ...

The government is finding it challenging to investigate Global Ikhwan Sdn Bhd (GISBH) practices and teachings due to its ...

With the help of God, and as a result of the untiring efforts of the school principals, Al-Arqam School was able to prove its presence in the educational arena and to rise in the ladder of growth and ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — An elderly woman who is also a member of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to possessing 38 banned publications related to Al ...

He was the preacher who founded Al-Arqam, which was banned in 1994 for spreading “deviationist Islamic teachings”. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

Founded in 2010, GISB has long been controversial for its links to the now-defunct Al-Arqam sect, facing scrutiny by religious authorities in Malaysia. Al-Arqam, founded by the late Ashaari Muhammad ...

Islamic authorities are also investigating GISB for deviant teachings linked to the banned Islamic cult Al Arqam. Global Ikhwan was established by Al Arqam leader Ashaari Mohamad and flourished after ...

Also charged were Nasiruddin’s wife, Azura Yusof, and Adib At-Tamimi Ashaari, the son of the late Al-Arqam founder Ashaari Muhammad. The 21 accused nodded after the charge was read to them ...

Horrific allegations of child sexual assault came to light in September when police first rescued more than 400 youngsters from care homes operated by Global Ikhwan Services and Business in Malaysia.

"The son of the Al-Arqam founder will also be charged with the same offence. All individuals involved will be charged at the Selayang Sessions Court tomorrow morning,” he said when contacted by ...