Deputy inspector-general of police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the company had established many charity homes which they use to seek donations and members include influential professionals. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: Police are monitoring a company suspected of exploiting children for religion.
Deputy inspector-general of police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the company may have links with a religious movement in the country, Bernama reported.
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He said four reports were received in Selangor involving the company and the case was investigated under Section 32 (a) of the Child Act 2001 for allegedly exploiting children to collect donations.
“Based on the information obtained, it is believed that this company is not contributing to EPF and had established many charity homes which they use to seek donations.
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"Members of this group include influential professionals,"he told a press conference after the presentation of inspector certificates for the Student Police Volunteer Corps (Suksis) of public universities at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in Bangi today.
Ayob Khan said the company was among eight organisations out of 114 monitored by the police Special Branch.
The company is also on the list of deviant groups being monitored by the Malaysian Islamic development department (Jakim) and the state Islamic religious departments (Jain), he added.
Ayob Khan said that from 2022 until last month, the police had received 80 reports of deviationist teachings, following which 122 arrests were made.
"This is an ongoing process and we will continue to monitor as well as work with Jain and Jakim to eliminate deviationist teachings,"he said.
Yesterday, religious affairs minister Na’im Mokhtar said an engagement session with representatives of the company would be held soon.
Blocking extremist movements on social media
On a separate matter, Ayob Khan said police were working with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to block and obtain information about extremist and criminal movements on social media, such as Telegram.
He said police were aware of the use of social media, including Telegram, to commit criminal activities such as online gambling, child pornography and fraud.
On maintaining discipline in the force, Ayob Khan said 1,869 police personnel faced action for various offences from last year until August.
Of these, 175 were dismissed for serious violations, including extortion, drug abuse and involvement in criminal syndicates.
Ayob Khan said Bukit Aman’s integrity and standards compliance department had also intensified inspections and taken action against supervisors who failed to properly oversee their subordinates under Regulation 3C of the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993.
“So far, 50 supervisors have faced disciplinary action under this rule.
"We are actively profiling members and officers with suspiciously lavish lifestyles."
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