Voluntary Rehab Programme Opened For Gisbh Members

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National Security Council deputy director-general Baharuddin Ahmad said registration for the three-month programme is open from today until Nov 14. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR: A voluntary rehabilitation programme was opened today for members of the Global Ikhwan network and followers of its doctrine who are still at large, the National Security Council said today.
The council’s deputy director-general, Baharuddin Ahmad, said registration for the three-month programme is open from today until Nov 14 for all members of the group.
He said the programme, mooted by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, is aimed at helping them to “return to the true teachings of Islam” and ensure that members of Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) can continue with their lives and assimilate into society.
Religious officials in several states have issued fatwas declaring GISBH to be propagating deviant teachings of Islam.
Baharuddin said participants will be rehabilitated in terms of aqidah (faith), shariah (Islamic law), education, health, nationhood and skills training. “After 90 days or less, they will be assessed by Jakim, and follow-up guidance will be provided if needed.”
“The government is fully committed to helping GISBH members recover from issues related to faith and their livelihoods, so they can reintegrate into society sustainably through this rehabilitation programme,” he said.
Those interested can register online or at Islamic religious offices, or state police headquarters. “Members who face threats or intimidation for wanting to join the programme are advised to lodge a police report for investigation and further action,” he said.
Baharuddin said those registered for the programme will be screened before being placed at more than 20 rehabilitation centres across the country. They will be provided free accommodation and meals.
GISBH members living abroad can also register for the programme, he said. According to police investigations, the group has branches in 19 countries including Australia, the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina. - FMT

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