Cops propose search, seizure of closed GISBH premises in S'wak, Sabah

Police have proposed a search and seizure action related to Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) premises in Sabah and Sarawak after finding that these premises are no longer in operation.

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said the police will provide full assistance to related agencies through existing laws and provisions in the two states for the search action.

“Police have met with government agencies involved in the GISBH investigation to examine the current situation of the operation of premises related to the organisation in Sabah and Sarawak,” he said in a statement today.

“Although these premises are not in operation, the police will continue monitoring to ensure individuals involved are identified and brought to justice.”

The Health Ministry, Social Welfare Department, Malaysian Islamic Development Department, Department of Chemistry Malaysia, and National Registration Department attended the meeting.

He said for Sabah, a search and seizure action can be taken in accordance with the Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 3/1995 and Section 16a of the Care Centres Act 1993, while for Sarawak, it will be in accordance with Section 44 of the Syariah Criminal Procedure Ordinance (Sarawak) and Section 16a of the Care Centres Act 1993.

In another development, Razarudin said police have extended the remand, from tomorrow until next Tuesday, for seven GISBH-related suspects who were detained under Section 12 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007.

Meanwhile, he said that the 10 police reports over unpaid wages at GISBH premises would be investigated.

“The police call on all GISBH members or followers to report to the nearest police station to assist in the comprehensive investigation against this organisation,” he added,

Yesterday, Bernama reported that police received 10 reports from GISBH workers claiming that they had not been paid their wages while working in Miri, Sarawak; Rawang, Selangor; and in Alor Setar, Kedah, involving victims aged between 14 and 20.

- Bernama

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