Motivation Event Organiser Linked To Immoral Acts Summoned By MAIS In 2022

SHAH ALAM, July 12 (Bernama) -- The organiser of a marital motivation programme, alleged to have conducted immoral activities during a session at a convention centre here, was summoned by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) three years ago regarding their modules.

The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) director, Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad, said a former participant of the group’s programme lodged a report in 2022, raising concerns regarding the inappropriate modules that the organiser used in the programme. 

“The organiser was called in by the hearing panel under the MAIS Aqidah Control Committee and was instructed to revise several modules to ensure compliance with Islamic principles,” he said in a statement today.

Mohd Shahzihan said that JAIS did not receive any report about the alleged immoral activities during one of the group’s sessions at a convention centre in September last year, which went viral on social media.  

However, he said that the department will summon several individuals on Tuesday (July 15) to assist in the investigation and will work closely with the police. 

He said JAIS will conduct an investigation under Section 7 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995 (false doctrine), on suspicion that a ceremony or act related to Islam had taken place which is contrary to Islamic law.

“JAIS views such matters seriously and will take all necessary measures to prevent and counter any activity that goes against Islamic law and ethical values, which are rejected by all levels of society in Selangor and the country at large,” he said.

He also urged the public with information on the programme to contact JAIS Enforcement Management Division via its hotline at 1800-88-2424 or to visit the JAIS office directly.

-- BERNAMA