Malaysian Deputy Minister NAM allegations investigation

The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) investigated allegations linking Deputy Minister Marhamah Rosli to the New Age Movement (NAM). Following a meeting with the Mufti of the Federal Territory and a creed expert panel, JAKIM provided guidance on religious content to ensure it does not contradict Islamic principles. In response to the controversy, the Deputy Chairman of the UMNO Malaysia Ulama Council called for an independent investigation to ensure transparency and maintain the credibility of the Unity Government.

As the situation progressed, the Malaysian government began considering a proposal to suspend Marhamah Rosli. The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Dr. Zulkifli Hasan, indicated that discussions are ongoing and a formal written inquiry will be submitted to the Deputy Minister for her explanation.

The allegations originated from a social media post regarding a program purportedly associated with Marhamah that allegedly contained elements of NAM, such as involvement with charms and sorcery. Marhamah has denied the claims and has advocated for the principle of ‘tabayyun’—the Islamic practice of verifying information—arguing against judgment based on one-sided accounts.