CultNEWS101 Articles: 12/3/2024 (Scientology, Millah Abraham, Malaysia, Legal, Misinformation )

Scientology, Millah Abraham, Malaysia, Legal, Misinformation 

ENDEVR Documentary: The Dark Side of the Scientology Cult

"It is one of the world's most secretive and controversial cults… brought to light by one of Hollywood's biggest stars, Tom Cruise. Since its creation in 1953, Scientology has won millions of disciples, up to 40,000 in France alone, according to its leaders.

Scientologists follow the teachings of a former bestselling Science Fiction author, L. Ron Hubbard. They believe in reincarnation and undergo extraordinary practices to gain enlightenment. Scientology is also an institution plagued by headline-grabbing scandals when former members go public about their experiences with the sect. While it is recognized as a religion in some countries, others consider it a dangerous cult.

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Free Malaysia Today: 8 suspected Millah Abraham cult followers arrested in Melaka

"Three married couples and two men were detained during a midnight raid on a house here on suspicion of being followers of the deviant Millah Abraham sect.

Melaka education, higher education and religious affairs committee chairman Rahmad Mariman said the suspects, aged between 28 and 71, were retired civil servants, private sector workers, self-employed and housewives.

"The authorities received a public complaint about the spread and practice of the Millah Abraham teachings, which have been declared deviant and contrary to Islamic teachings in Melaka through a fatwa.

"A raid was carried out by 70 Melaka Islamic religious department staff and police officers to inspect and search the house believed to be occupied by Millah Abraham followers," he said in a statement here today."

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58 Millah Abraham cult members plead not guilty

MARCH 2016
KHAIRAH N. KARIM

KUALA LUMPUR: Fifty-eight suspected members of cult group Millah Abraham claimed trial to charges of involvement in the group at the International Youth Centre (IYC) here in February.

Each of them were called to the dock to record their plea before syarie judge Muhammad Abdul Karim in the proceeding which started at 9.45am today.

The accused, aged between 20 and 59 were granted RM5,000 and RM4,000 bail and ordered to report to the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) once every fortnight.

They were also prohibited from leaving the country without the court's permission.

The court fixed a five-day trial for the case beginning May 30.

On Feb 2, 58 people including 12 women were charged at the Syariah High Court and Lower Court here for their involvement in the group at a function at IYC. However, no plea was recorded at that time.

In the main charge, Farzlie Rahmat, 40, Hamatun Mezi Wahab, 49, and Sehadle Sa'aamah, 35, were charged with attempting to explain a doctrine at a function, which was against Islamic law, by mixing the understanding of the contents of Surah al-Maidah verse 3 in the Quran with the teachings of the Bible, believed to be one of the criteria in the Millah Abraham teaching. They were charged under Section 4 of the Syariah Criminal Offences Act (Federal Territories) 1997, which carries a maximum fine of RM5,000, or jail of not more than 18 months, or six strokes of the rotan, or any combination of the above, if convicted. The trio were also charged with trying to teach Islamic matters relating to the same Surah without authorisation under Section 11 of the same act, which carries a maximum of RM5,000 fine or jail of not more than 18 months, or both upon conviction. At the Syariah lower court, three accused - Nor Azri Baharudin, 48, Mohd Halimin Mohd Nasir, 40, and Mohd Agus Abu Samah, 39 - were alleged to have intentionally assisted the function conducted by Farzlie, Hamatun and Sehadle. They were charged under Section 43(c) of the same act, which carries a maximum fine of RM5,000 or jail of not more than 18 months, or six strokes of the rotan, or any combination of the punishment, if convicted. Fifty-two of the accused were charged with participating in the function conducted by Farzlie, Hamatun and Sehadle under Section 43(b) of the act, which carries the same sentence upon conviction. All the accused were alleged to have committed the offences in Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, here at 8.32pm on Feb 1.

http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/03/131732/58-millah-abraham-cult-members-plead-not-guilty?m=1

Cops keeping eye on Millah Abraham cult

HiMarch 27, 2016
Gary Adit
The Borneo Post

KUCHING: Police are monitoring the Millah Abraham cult after members of the deviant sect were detected in Simunjan.

State Police Commissioner Dato Sri Muhammad Sabtu Osman said police have so far determined that the group is cultivating a piece of land in the district, but have yet to establish if its members are involved in spreading deviant teachings.

“We have not determined how many of them form the group, but we know that they are cultivating a piece of land in Simunjan and are renting homes there.

“So far, they do not appear to be involved in extremist activities but we will take stern action against them should information gathered indicate otherwise,” he told reporters after leading the 209th Police Day celebration at state police headquarters here yesterday.

The Millah Abraham sect founded in Sumatra, Indonesia was declared deviant by the authorities in 2009 due to its teachings which, among others, advocates the use of jihad or holy war in creating an Islamic state in the region.

Earlier this month, Bukit Aman Social Extremist Threats Division chief assistant director Datuk Awaludin Jadid said the group believed to number about 5,000 nationwide targeted young people to be recruited as members through so-called ‘business meetings’.

On a separate matter, Sabtu disclosed that police have completed preparations for the coming state election and are waiting for the Election Commission to announce the dates.

“All relevant training has been done and operation rooms set up. I cannot reveal the exact number of personnel to be involved, but we have enough.

“The bulk of additional personnel will be coming here from Sabah to minimise cost, along with a smaller group from Peninsular Malaysia,” he said.

Earlier, Sabtu delivered an address from the Inspector-General of Police to his personnel in conjunction with the 209th Police Day celebration, stressing the importance of integrity among members of the force.

Present were deputy State Police Commissioner Dato Abdul Aziz Yusoff, Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) Mayor Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai who is also a former deputy State Police Commissioner, and retired police personnel.

Also present were Jabah Mingku, the widow of DSP Michael Padel who was killed during the Sulu terrorist incursion into Sabah in 2013 accompanied by her son Macluie, as well as local community leaders and heads of government departments and agencies.

http://www.theborneopost.com/2016/03/27/cops-keeping-eye-on-millah-abraham-cult/