Police have arrested eight individuals for their involvement in a gathering in front of Sogo Complex in Kuala Lumpur last Saturday.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said that they have been remanded for one day to assist in the investigation under Section 186 of the Penal Code, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955, and Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.
“Eleven witnesses have been interviewed to aid in the investigation of this case. The investigation papers will be completed and referred to the deputy public prosecutor for further instructions,” he said in a statement.
Shuhaily (above) also advised the public not to be involved in any unlawful activities and action will be taken against anyone involved.
Earlier, a video went viral on social media showing a group gathering in front of the shopping centre holding banners related to LGBT issues and the Ahmadi teachings.
One of the banners read, “No one has the right to judge anyone but God,” and another read, “Gay people are not criminals, being gay is not a crime”.
There was also a banner that said, “The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light condemns the discrimination and oppression against LGBT people in Malaysia.”
The “Ahmadi Religion of Peace of Light” has different teachings compared to mainstream Islam, particularly the Ahli Sunnah Waljamaah beliefs officially recognised in Malaysia.
It is not to be confused with Ahmadiyah teachings, which are practised by a minority in Malaysia and are considered heretical by Malaysian religious officials.
According to their website, the followers of this religion believe in Twelve Imams, Twelve Mahdis, and reincarnation.
They also believe there is a “universal truth”, and that there is a divinely appointed leader in every age who is infallible.
Three weeks ago, 104 followers of this religion were arrested in Turkiye for organising a pro-LGBT gathering in the country.
Meanwhile, Kosmo! reported that the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) is in the process of obtaining statements from several individuals identified as being involved in the pro-LGBT gathering.
Its director, Mohd Ajib Ismail, said the statements are aimed at investigating and taking further action with the police.
He added that any offences related to beliefs could be subject to legal action and punishment under the Syariah Criminal Offences (Federal Territories) Act 1997, if proven guilty. - Mkini
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