MACC urges mosque officials to keep close watch on funds

MELAKA: A clear explanation of the management of mosque funds to committee members is crucial to ensure there are no leakages or irregularities that affect public trust.

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission community education division director Razim Mohd Noor said they will expand the “Mosque Community Against Corruption” programme nationwide.

This was to provide a better understanding and enhance public awareness of fund management, especially among mosque committee members, he added.

Razim said that, generally, most malpractice cases involved criminal breach of trust, which is a very serious offence and has a huge impact on society if it is not addressed at an early stage.

“We receive a lot of grievances and complaints from the community who express their displeasure and worry about the management of mosque funds. This is what we want to avoid.

“Through the Mosque Community Against Corruption programme, we will provide a briefing and explanation to mosque committee members on corruption offences and other aspects of corruption prevention,” he told reporters after attending the launch of the programme at Surau Al-Mughni in Kampung Tersusun, Bukit Larang, here today. — Free Malaysia Today