Malaysian human rights activist and lawyer Siti Kasim has launched a blistering attack on PPIM's Toqqi and convert Muslim preacher Mohd Ridhuan Tee Abdullah for downplaying the severity of child sodomy cases linked to the Global Ikhwan Group ¹. The controversy surrounds the group's subsidiary, Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holding (GISBH), where over 400 children were rescued from 20 welfare homes, revealing shocking cases of child abuse and exploitation.
Siti Kasim's outrage was sparked by Ridhuan's comments, which dismissed the incidents as isolated and amplified by mainstream media. Ridhuan also expressed concern that the negative publicity would tarnish the image of Islam, drawing parallels with similar cases in churches. However, Siti Kasim countered that such comparisons are unacceptable and that the severity of the crimes cannot be diminished.
A Wave of Public Outrage
Siti Kasim is not alone in her condemnation. Many netizens have expressed disgust at Ridhuan's remarks, with some labeling his comments as shameful and damaging to Islam's image. The public outcry has also targeted PAS president Tan Sri Hadi Awang, who suggested that the action against GISB was an attack on Islam.
Siti Kasim's Scathing Response
Siti Kasim's Facebook video response was unflinching, calling out Ridhuan and Toqqi for their irresponsible comments. "You think the public is dumb or what? You can make a fool out of your followers but not the society as a whole," she said. The Orang Asli advocate also criticized UMNO Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh for his silence on the issue.
A Call to Action
Siti Kasim challenged the Merlimau state assemblyman to take a stronger stance, questioning why he hasn't called for a boycott of shops linked to the Global Ikhwan Group. Her message was clear: the Malaysian public will not tolerate those who defend or downplay heinous crimes like child sodomy.
As the controversy unfolds, Siti Kasim's powerful voice has sparked a vital conversation about accountability, justice, and the protection of vulnerable children in Malaysia.
Kamran is a content creator under the Newswav Creator programme, where you get to express yourself, be a citizen journalist, and at the same time monetize your content & reach millions of users on Newswav. Log in to creator.newswav.com and become a Newswav Creator now!
The User Content (as defined on Newswav Terms of Use) above including the views expressed and media (pictures, videos, citations etc) were submitted & posted by the author. Newswav is solely an aggregation platform that hosts the User Content. If you have any questions about the content, copyright or other issues of the work, please contact Newswav.