KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The Negeri Sembilan Islamic Religious Council (MAINS) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Aziz Syeikh Ab Kadir has been reported denying allegations of misappropriating funds from “zakat” or alms collection.
He said he is disappointed that the council was again being accused of the crime after a similar accusation was made in 2019, The Star reported.
“We would like to categorically deny the slander on social media alleging that MAINS had misappropriated zakat money.
“When the allegations were first made in 2019, we lodged several police reports against the owner of the social media account,” he was quoted as saying.
Abdul Aziz also denied allegations that the state government and Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun were also involved in the misappropriation of zakat money.
He said MAINS had previously cooperated with the police, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the National Audit Department when the allegations were first made.
“Sadly, these lies are being spread again by irresponsible parties for personal gains.
“MAINS, as a statutory body under the patronage of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, has always ensured its management complies with the concept of transparency, accountability and high integrity in all aspects of its governance,” he added.
Abdul Aziz advised the public to always verify what they read on social media before sharing it with others.
