Singaporean Man Pleads Not Guilty to Teaching False Doctrines
In a recent court hearing at the Syariah High Court in Seremban, a Singaporean man, Idris Ami, pleaded not guilty to two counts of teaching false doctrines. The charges against him include claims of being a prophet and possessing holy spirits.
The Allegations
Idris Ami, a 60-year-old forklift driver, is accused of teaching false doctrines to two men, aged 42 and 46, at a house in Kuala Pilah. The alleged teachings took place between October 6 and 8, 2023.
Specific Charges
- Claiming to be the messenger for this era
- Claiming to possess the holy spirits, from Prophet Adam to Prophet Muhammad
Legal Ramifications
The charges against Idris fall under Section 52 of the Syariah Criminal (Negri Sembilan) (Amendment) Enactment 2019. If found guilty, he could face a fine of up to RM5,000, a maximum prison term of three years, or both.
Court Proceedings
Judge Zulfikri Yasoa’ set bail at RM8,000 for both charges and required four sureties who must be residents of Negeri Sembilan. Additionally, Idris is prohibited from leaving Malaysia and must report to the state’s chief religious officer monthly. The trial is scheduled for November 19.
Related Developments
In a related development, a 42-year-old local woman, believed to be Idris’s right-hand person, was released on a bail bond of RM4,000 with one surety. Both individuals were arrested in Muadzam Shah, Pahang, while en route to Terengganu.
Ahmad Zaki Hamzah, head of the Negri Sembilan Islamic Religious Affairs Department’s Enforcement Division Operations Unit, reported that the teachings, known as the Cahaya teaching, have been propagated for over a year in Kuala Pilah. Some followers have already left the doctrine, which was spread in groups and via social media to influence followers.
Stay tuned for more updates on this case. – Bernama
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