Malaysians deported

Malaysians deported

PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Six Malaysians here on tourist visas
have been asked to leave the country after they were caught
preaching in the area.

The six were arrested while preaching at a mosque in
Dukuhwaluh village, Banyumas regency, the head of the Banyumas
Office of Socio-political Affairs Lt.Col. Soegeng told The
Jakarta Post.

The six were identified as Solichin Abdulrochmat, 53, Abdul
Rozak Soleh, 29, Abdul Gafur Abdul Gani, 46, Ismail Awang, 34,
Abdullah Ismail, 34, and Rossly Jamaludin, 35.

The authorities believe that the men were involved in similar
activities in several towns in Central Java, including Pemalang,
Brebes, Pekalongan and Tegal.

"This has nothing to do with the Islamic teachings they were
preaching. They have misused their visas," Soegeng said.
(wah/sim)