Thousands of Declared 'Deviant' Muslims Reportedly Active in Malaysia

An estimated 2,000 members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Malaysia (JAMM), previously known as Jemaah Ahmadiah Qadiani (JAQ), are reportedly still active within Malaysia. This group has been officially declared deviant and outside the tenets of Islam by religious authorities.

Sources indicate that JAMM members are particularly active in Gombak, Selangor, as well as in the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. Initial investigations suggest a significant presence in Sabah, with approximately 500 members identified as locals in that region.

The continued activity of the group raises concerns among religious bodies, given its official status as deviating from mainstream Islamic teachings. The presence spans both Peninsular Malaysia and the Borneo states, indicating a widespread network despite the religious edicts against the sect.