He confirmed the existence of such groups in the state and said the Perak Islamic religious department (JAIPk) was currently observing them before deciding on further action.

“Matters involving deviant teachings fall under the National Security Council.

“We will not publicise the details of our actions but we are monitoring several locations where the teachings deviate from the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah faith,” he said after officiating at Persekutuan Seruan Islam Perak’s 61st annual general meeting here today.

Saarani said JAIPk’s research division had interviewed some practitioners of these deviant teachings. Once confirmed, a report will be submitted to higher authorities.

The case will then be referred to the state fatwa committee, and eventually to the National Fatwa Council, which will issue a ruling on the matter.

He added that the findings will not be made public to prevent those involved from fleeing or concealing their activities.

“The public can verify any teachings in Perak with religious officers, the state’s Islamic department director or the mufti,” he said.

Meanwhile, on Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings, including the potential closure of their school, Saarani said any action taken will be based on guilt that is proven.

“If they are found guilty and pose a security threat, legal measures will be taken,” he said.

In August, the Perak mufti department confirmed the existence of the Millah Abraham deviant movement, albeit on a small scale.