Kuala lumpur: The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) raided a premise at Jalan Pusat Perdagangan Lagoon Perdana in Petaling Jaya here, which was believed to be conducting activities contrary to fatwa and linked to Shiite teachings, two days ago.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, JAIS director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad stated that the raid was executed at 9.34 pm following public tip-offs. During the operation, 226 foreign nationals, including 147 men, 51 women, and 28 children, were inspected.

The raid was a coordinated effort involving JAIS, the Royal Malaysia Police, Malaysian Immigration Department, Fire and Rescue Department, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, and the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), with a total of 120 personnel participating.

Shahzihan noted that the raid was conducted under the Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment (Selangor) 1995, focusing on investigations under Sections 12(c), 13, and 16 of the same enactment.

Additionally, MBSJ issued notices under Subsection 72(1)(a) and (c) of the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 [Act 133] due to several non-compliances related to unauthorized construction and building renovations.

JAIS has urged the public to report any information related to Shiite teachings via their hotline at 1800-88-2424 to facilitate appropriate action. The department also advised Muslims to refrain from engaging in activities associated with Shiite teachings.