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FRIDAY | DEC 12, 2025

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No evidence of Korea-linked cult

alleging the presence of a movement allegedly originating from South Korea that purportedly promotes deviant Christian-related teachings under the guise of peace initiatives. He described the alleged group as unrecognised by mainstream Christian organisations and claimed its activities had attracted participation from prominent Malaysians, including Muslim MPs. The allegations have drawn public attention but according to the Home Ministry, there has not yet been any formal complaint filed on the claims.

On whether police had received any complaint or report regarding the alleged movement, he said: “Dr Maza was the person who came forward to say there is such a movement. “If (he) says he has information on the name of the group, the group’s activities, their modus operandi and the individuals said to be involved, I would strongly suggest that he come forward and share that information with the authorities, and we will immediately begin an investigation.” Saifuddin was responding to statements by Mohd Asri on Dec 8,

“I would like to invite Dr Maza to come forward and provide complete information to the authorities. It is better that we manage it according to legal channels.” Saifuddin said police have an established mechanism to address allegations of deviant movements, including those involving religious groups of any background. “Deviant teachings cover various religions and their followers, and this is indeed the core duty within the Special Branch. There is a special team specifically for that,” he added.

o Home minister urges Perlis mufti to substantiate claims of deviant teachings

Ű BY FAIZ RUZMAN newsdesk@thesundaily.com

regarding an alleged South Korea linked cult that is said to be spreading deviant teachings in Malaysia. Speaking at the Home Ministry’s monthly assembly yesterday, Saifuddin said individuals who make such claims carry the responsibility of sharing complete details with law enforcement agencies.

PETALING JAYA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has urged Perlis Mufti Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin, who is also known as Dr Maza, to formally present any evidence he has

Man confirmed dead in condo fire

Army seizes drugs worth RM10 million

Ű BY THESUN TEAM newsdesk@thesundaily.com

PETALING JAYA: Authorities revealed yesterday that a 38-year-old man died after a fire broke out at a condominium unit on the 26th floor of the Tiffani Kiara by i-Zen residence in Mont Kiara on Wednesday night. In a statement, the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department said the victim was found on the balcony of the affected unit with severe burns and was pronounced dead at the scene by Health Ministry personnel. Its Operations Movement Centre received an emergency call at 8.46pm on Wednesday through the NG999 system, and firefighters from the Sri Hartamas station led the response, with support from teams in Menjalara, Sentul and Taman Tun Dr Ismail. “Firefighters faced difficulties due to a malfunctioning fire prevention system in the building, forcing them to use two portable pumps and an engine-mounted pump to channel water to the upper floor. “The blaze, which destroyed about 1,500sq ft of the residence, was fully extinguished at 2.03am,” it said. The department’s forensic unit is investigating the cause of the fire. In a Facebook post, Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh urged the public not to speculate on the incident while investigations continue, adding that she would call for an emergency meeting to pursue a safety audit once the forensic process is completed. On Dec 9, theSun front-paged an exclusive report highlighting that

Abdullah, and her daughter. “Indira Gandhi and Arun Dorasamy also expressed hope that the search efforts could be intensified,” he said. He said police remain committed and will always respect and comply with all court directives, including in conducting continuous efforts to locate Indira Gandhi’s daughter in accordance with the law. He added that police will continue to fully cooperate to ensure that every action taken is carried out with integrity, professionalism and in line with legal requirements. On Nov 21, the Ipoh High Court ordered police to widen the search for Indira Gandhi’s ex-husband, who has been accused of failing to return their youngest daughter to her. In 2009, Muhammad Riduan converted the couple’s three children to Islam without Indira Gandhi’s consent and sought custody through the Syariah Court. – Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces have foiled an attempt to smuggle drugs, suspected to be methamphetamine, worth more than RM10.9 million in Kuala Nerang, Kedah, the largest seizure recorded this year. In a statement, it said the 4.30am operation on Wednesday, led by Kapt Muhammad Zulharif Abdul Rahim with five members from the Fourth Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment resulted in the arrest of a Thai man who was behaving suspiciously about 1.2km from Camp Sahara in Kuala Nerang. “A walkie-talkie, parang , waist bag and a torchlight were found during an inspection,” the statement said. Following the arrest, checks conducted at 7am along the suspect’s route uncovered 331 packages containing crystalline chunks and powder believed to be methamphetamine, each weighing a kilogramme. Each package is valued at approximately RM33,000, bringing the total seizure to RM10.92 million. “The suspect and the seized items were handed to the Padang Terap district police headquarters at 2.55pm the same day for further action,” it said. – Bernama

A firefighter sifting through debris at the affected unit. – PIC COURTESY OF FIRE AND RESCUE DEPT

Quoting Malaysian Association of Facility Management vice-president Dr Mohd Mazhar Mohd Marzuki, the report said many building management bodies treat preventive maintenance as optional, prioritising visible issues such as leaks and faulty lifts over critical life-saving systems.

chronic underfunding and neglected fire safety infrastructure. Older flats and low-cost apartments are particularly at risk, with tight budgets and limited technical expertise resulting in fire alarms, pumps and sprinklers being overlooked.

Malaysia’s high-rise residents may be exposed to hidden structural and fire safety risks, a concern amplified by the recent deadly apartment complex fire in Hong Kong. Experts warned that similar vulnerabilities exist locally due to years of reactive maintenance,

Special team to probe shooting incident PETALING JAYA: Investigations into the Durian Tunggal shooting case will proceed according to the legal process and established police procedures, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said yesterday. statements. They will proceed according to police processes,” he told reporters after attending the Home Ministry’s monthly assembly.

Public help sought in Indira case KUALA LUMPUR: Anyone with information that could assist in locating the youngest daughter of Indira Gandhi has been asked to channel it to police.

CyberSecurity Malaysia. The developments follow a shooting case on Nov 24, in which three men, T. Pooneswaran, 24, M. Puspanathan, 21 and G. Logeswaran, 29, were shot dead during a police operation in Durian Tunggal. Police said the men were believed to be part of the “Geng Durian Tunggal” and suspected of involvement in armed robberies reported across Malacca, Negeri Sembilan and Selangor. Malacca police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar previously said one of the suspects had swung a parang and injured a police corporal, prompting officers to open fire in self-defence. Families of the three men have since disputed the police account, leading to the formation of the special investigation team by Bukit Aman. – by Faiz Ruzman

On whether the case should be classified under Section 302 of the Penal Code (murder), he said classification of the case is the responsibility of the investigators. “If I start classifying the case under specific sections, that means I have entered the territory of the investigators,” he added. On Wednesday, Kumar said the task force had recorded statements from seven individuals (three family members and four medical officers) as part of the ongoing investigations. He said a mobile phone containing an audio recording linked to the case had been submitted, and voice samples were being analysed with help from

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said any information received will be reviewed professionally, and action will be taken according to existing investigative procedures. He said a meeting was held between police and Indira Gandhi at Bukit Aman at 4.40pm on Wednesday, that was also attended by Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), M. Kulasegaran, activist Arun Dorasamy and two of Indira Gandhi’s other children. “During the meeting, Kulasegaran requested police provide continued support to Indira Gandhi in efforts to locate her ex-husband, K. Pathmanathan or Muhammad Riduan

He said a special team formed by the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) would record all relevant statements, including allegations raised by the families of the victims through their lawyers. “Bukit Aman has established a special committee, as announced by Bukit Aman CID Director Comm Datuk M. Kumar. The committee will record statements, including from the family member who spoke to the lawyers about the existence of an audio (recording linked to the incident). “I will not jump the gun. They have procedures for taking