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Malaysia's Clerics Urged to Report South Korean Cult Claims

12/13/2025

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Malaysia's home minister has urged senior clerics to file formal complaints about claims of a South Korean Christian cult targeting Malaysian Muslims.
The issue followed Perlis religious leaders reporting the group's proselytizing under a peace initiative.
Perlis mufti Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin said the movement makes unusual claims and mainstream Christian denominations do not recognize it.
Perlis mufti Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin also noted the involvement of Muslim political elites.

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Malaysia's home minister has urged senior clerics to file formal complaints about claims of a South Korean Christian cult targeting Malaysian Muslims.
The issue followed Perlis religious leaders reporting the group's proselytizing under a peace initiative.
Perlis mufti Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin said the movement makes unusual claims and mainstream Christian denominations do not recognize it.
Perlis mufti Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin also noted the involvement of Muslim political elites.