KUALA LUMPUR: The government will not compromise with any movement attempting to spread deviant or extremist ideologies.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, said this in response to reports of extremist groups allegedly distributing pamphlets and promoting deviant beliefs during Saturday’s opposition rally.
“Such beliefs contradict the teachings of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah and could threaten national harmony and security.
“I emphasise that the government will not compromise with any movement attempting to spread deviant or extremist ideologies.
“Existing laws will be enforced through close cooperation with the police, the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi), state Islamic religious councils, and other state religious authorities,” he said when contacted.
During the rally, a group whose ideology had been declared deviant was reportedly seen distributing leaflets to participants.
Several individuals believed to be members of the group were seen at one of the rally’s checkpoints in the morning, handing out materials to attendees gathering at Dataran Merdeka.
The leaflets did not call for the removal of the prime minister but questioned unresolved national issues.
They also advocated for the establishment of a caliphate system, a concept commonly associated with the Islamic State.
Naim added that the government, through Jakim and the state Islamic religious councils, has long intensified monitoring and educational efforts to prevent the public from falling prey to deviant teachings — through the issuance of fatwas, public awareness campaigns, and grassroots-level interventions.
He also urged the public to remain vigilant and not be swayed by any pamphlets or propaganda that contradict the true teachings of Islam.
“If there is any information regarding the spread of deviant ideologies, report it immediately to the authorities for further action.
“The government remains committed to safeguarding the sanctity of Islam and protecting the people from the influence of any deviant teachings that could harm their faith and disrupt societal unity,” he said.
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