KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 23): The investigation by the Royal Malaysian Police found that members of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd allegedly still practised the Tarekat Aurad Muhammadiyah that was adopted by Al-Arqam members, which was confirmed to have deviated from the true teachings of Islam in 1994.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said this followed the discovery of leaflets and books during Op Global conducted at GISB's premises recently.

The books and pamphlets had been handed over to the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) for further action, he said.

He said all the books and pamphlets seized in Op Global were related to Al-Arqam founder Ashaari Muhammad.

"Regarding this, Jakim and the religious authorities will conduct further investigations," the IGP told a press conference at the police training centre (Pulapol) here on Monday, which was also attended by Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain.

According to Razarudin, the police investigation into GISB is now geared towards the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), as well as the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA).

He said this is to prevent any attempt to revive the company.

"When Al-Arqam was banned, we did not have a law like this (Sosma and AMLATFPUAA), and this made former members of Al-Arqam establish GISB and move as a company. Now, we want it to end completely, therefore all our actions must be carried out carefully," the IGP said. 

Meanwhile, Razarudin called on GISB members who fled during Op Global to surrender themselves, so that appropriate assistance, including welfare and psychological support, can be given.

"Many of the premises that were raided in Op Global's Phase 4 last week were found to be empty, and it is believed that the members who managed the premises and stayed there had fled," he said, adding that GISB had 10,000 members.

 "We believe their support system has been destroyed, following the company's assets and accounts being frozen through Op Global," the IGP said.

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