What is GISB and how is it related to Malaysia's child abuse scandal? | CNA Explains

In September 2024, hundreds of children in charity homes across Malaysia were rescued from abuse. The police reported that some were sexually abused by their caretakers and were also taught to abuse other children.

Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings, or GISB, has been linked to these homes. The conglomerate is widely known for having ties to Al-Arqam, an outlawed sect. What is the story behind GISB and the alleged child abuse cases? Here's all you need to know.

More on how GISB managed to stay under the radar:
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00:00 Introduction
00:34 What is GISB?
01:38 Why did Malaysian police raid welfare homes?
02:39 GISB's response
04:23 How are GISB and Al-Arqam linked?
05:45 How have the Malaysian authorities reacted?
07:30 What's next in this case?

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