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The Penang state government has refuted claims that zakat (Islamic alms) funds were misused for an official trip to Egypt.
Background
Zakat, an obligatory alms-giving in Islam, is collected and distributed by state religious councils in Malaysia. The allocation and oversight of these funds are recurring subjects of public and political scrutiny, particularly concerning transparency and accountability in their use.
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Penang government denies embezzlement of zakat funds for Egypt trip
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The Penang government firmly denies any wrongdoing regarding the use of zakat funds for the trip to Egypt.
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