SHAH ALAM, May 28 — Seven beliefs were gazetted as deviant between 2021 and 2026.
According to Selangor Mufti Department Fatwa Division chief Mohamad Shukry Sulaiman, they are:
Ajaran Asmaul Husna, founded by Wan Maseri Wan Mohd; declared deviant in 2022
Ajaran Ibu Yati, founded by Wan Noor Hayati Wan Alias; declared deviant in 2022
Ajaran Makrifat, founded by Ismail Ariffin @ Lepat; declared deviant in 2024
Teachings by GISB Holdings (GISBH), declared deviant in 2024
Risalah Bab Kesucian, founded by Wayang Hadi Kesumo; declared deviant in 2025
Ajaran Si Hulk, founded by Suhaini Mohammad (Sohai Ibnu Muhammad); declared deviant in 2025
Kumpulan Perjalanan Mimpi Yang Terakhir, founded by Masitah bin Ab Jalar; declared deviant in 2025
Shukry said the process of gazetting a belief as deviant involves research, interviews and investigations conducted with various parties along with the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS).
He explained that research papers are prepared only after authorities are fully confident and understand each belief’s viewpoints, before comparisons are made against elements of Ahli Sunnah Waljamaah.
“If there are differences, that is when we will decide during the fatwa committee meeting. This is not based solely on complaints, but on very thorough investigations,” he told Media Selangor.
According to him, a case would be brought to the National Fatwa Muzakarah if a belief has spread nationwide, before being coordinated at the State Fatwa Committee Muzakarah.
He said faith rehabilitation programmes would be conducted by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) based on a specific syllabus for followers after a belief is gazetted as deviant.
“The rehabilitation depends on each individual’s level. Some recover quickly, some slowly, while others attend only to fulfil requirements, but it is not difficult. It is like attending a religious class,” he said.
According to Shukry, some people recover quickly, but there are also those who return to their original groups despite undergoing rehabilitation.
Istinbat Unit assistant mufti Nur Atiqah Sulaiman said some groups gazetted as deviant in Selangor remain active overseas through social media platforms.
“There are also cases involving individuals who flee abroad but remain active on social media. In such cases, enforcement is quite limited,” she said.
Senior assistant mufti Abdul Wahid Ishak said penalties can be imposed on leaders, followers and individuals spreading deviant teachings, including through social media.
“There are also cases involving statements spread through social media, sometimes by people who are not members or leaders but appear to support certain teachings. Action can still be taken against them,” he said.
Social media enforcement involves the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), but efforts remain challenging as groups can easily create new accounts.
