JAINJ to investigate spread of deviant Si Hulk teachings

JOHOR BARU: The police will be working together with the Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) to conduct investigations on the spread of the deviant teachings founded by Suhaini Muhammad or known as Si Hulk.

Johor police chief Comm Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat (pic) said that parents should also play a proactive role in checking their children’s social media and ensuring that they are free from such influence.

“The case is being investigated by JAINJ, and we will work with them to curb the spread of these deviant teachings.

“Initial investigations revealed that the suspects behind the viral video are currently outside the country, so we will continue to monitor their movement,” he said at a press conference at the Johor Police Headquarters, here on Monday (July 24).

Comm Kamarul Zaman added that the police have also received a report regarding the case.

Earlier, on July 20, Johor Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid was reported saying that JAINJ will be working with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to curb the spread of the Si Hulk deviant teachings.

“We will work through the media by working with MCMC, including preventing their involvement on social media,” he said.

Mohd Fared said a fatwa was issued on July 22, 2021 against the teachings, which were found to be in conflict with Islam, hence all activities related to the group are prohibited.