KOTA BARU: The Muzakarah Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs Malaysia (MKI Fatwa Committee) will only issue legal opinions on Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISB) and not a fatwa, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said.
He said that the fatwa related to GISB would be determined by each state according to their own jurisdiction.
Mohd Na'im said the MKI Fatwa Committee has completed its discussion on the GISB issue, and the result will be presented to the Conference of Rulers.
"The matter will be brought to the Conference of Rulers on Oct 23 and 24 for their consent," he told reporters after officiating the 41st National Hajj Muzakarah for the 1446H Hajj season here tonight.
On Sept 11, police raided 20 charity homes in Selangor and Negri Sembilan linked to GISB due to alleged involvement in child exploitation and religious abuse.
GISB has since denied the allegations of child exploitation and sexual abuse.
The operation codenamed Op Global uncovered cases of neglect and abuse, leading to the detention of several individuals associated with GISB.
Over 300 individuals, including GISB's top management, have since been detained, and 572 victims have been rescued. – BERNAMA