PUTRAJAYA – The investigation into Aman Palestin Bhd, in connection with alleged irregularities over its fundraising activities for the Palestinian people is still ongoing, according to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
He said MACC forensic officers were still looking into the documentation obtained from Aman Palestin, specifically records from 2020 to 2022.
“We have yet to call any witnesses for now,” he said when met by reporters after attending the Communications and Digital Ministry’s National Integrity Day 2023 today.
Also present were Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil and his deputy Teo Nie Ching.
Perlis Mufti Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin, through a letter dated on August 24, had instructed the Perlis State Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JAIPs) not to permit the collection of funds by Aman Palestin in places of worship and relevant religious premises within the state.
He had expressed reservations about Aman Palestin’s collection and distribution of funds, calling for more transparency on the matter. Subsequently, the state religious authority suspended fund collections by Aman Palestin in Perlis effective October 12, pending the completion of a probe.
When asked if there were other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) being investigated over Palestine donation drive irregularities, Azam said: “No investigation on other NGOs, only Aman Palestin.” – November 7, 2023