Thirty-three cases of deviant religious activities detected in 2020, Parliament hears

KUALA LUMPUR: Religious authorities detected a total of 33 cases involving deviant teachings and worship, as well as spreading false doctrines and information last year, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Ahmad Marzuk Shaary said the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) and state religious departments would continue to work together to protect the image of Islam.