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Malaysia's Religious Affairs Ministry Probes Detention of 288 Ahmadiyah Followers in Sabah
Malaysia's Minister in the Prime Minister's Department overseeing religious affairs has indicated that authorities require further investigation into the mass detention of individuals linked to the Ahmadiyah Qadiani movement in Sabah.
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The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Zulkifli Hasan, stated that his ministry needs to conduct a thorough investigation and gather detailed information regarding the detention of 288 individuals connected to the Ahmadiyah Qadiani sect in Sabah.
The detention has drawn attention from federal-level religious authorities, who have signaled the need for a comprehensive inquiry into the circumstances and procedures surrounding the mass apprehension.
Zulkifli Hasan's comments reflect the ministry's commitment to examining the matter closely, ensuring that all relevant details are properly documented and reviewed. The investigation aims to establish the full scope of the incident and the grounds upon which the detentions were carried out.
The Ahmadiyah movement, which originated in 19th-century India, has faced varying degrees of restrictions across Muslim-majority nations, including Malaysia, where certain interpretations of Islamic teachings regard it as heterodox.