Police investigating claims of military-style abuse at madrasah


Police are investigating allegations that a former resident of a madrasah in Jalan Kebun, Shah Alam was physically and mentally abused during a four-month stay at the centre. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, September 23, 2022.

POLICE are investigating allegations that a former resident of a madrasah in Jalan Kebun, Shah Alam was physically and mentally abused during a four-month stay at the centre.

Selangor police chief Arjunaidi Mohamed said police received a report on the allegation from the victim last month.

“I can confirm that police received a report on the matter and a probe is ongoing,” he said when contacted today.

Meanwhile Pertubuhan Kebajikan Darussolihinin, in a statement today, denied allegations that the madrasah had carried out military-style abuse on its residents.

According to the statement, in addition to emphasising religious knowledge, the madrasah carried out rehabilitation and protection programmes for individuals involved in drug abuse and social issues.

A former resident of the madrasah, who wanted to be known only as Haris, 20, told reporters today that he and several other residents, aged between 19 and 30, were locked in a dark room, physically and mentally abused and sexually harassed while receiving treatment in the madrasah. – Bernama, September 23, 2022.


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