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Fringe Islamic movements persist in Malaysia despite bans

Fringe Islamic movements in Malaysia continue to attract followers despite being banned, with some groups relocating abroad or rebranding to maintain their reach. Religious officials are concerned about these movements, with seven teachings declared deviant in Selangor between 2021 and 2026. The challenge lies in regulating these groups, as some individuals are drawn to alternative communities offering a sense of belonging or spiritual fulfillment outside of the mainstream Sunni tradition recognized by Malaysian authorities. AI

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Fringe Islamic movements persist in Malaysia despite bans

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    Beyond bans: why fringe Islamic movements still find followers in Malaysia

    Malaysia’s religious authorities can ban teachings they consider deviant, send followers to rehabilitation classes and take group leaders to court. But they have not stopped banned or fringe Islamic movements from finding new followers online, according to officials, as some grou…