COMMENT | The recent arrest of three individuals from an NGO, allegedly linked to the misappropriation of zakat funds from Perlis, is deeply concerning.

Some argue that no crime was committed because these individuals technically have a right to receive zakat funds under Perlis’ governance and distribution protocols.

The general public might not fully grasp the nuances here. To put it simply: the NGO may have been authorised to operate as such, receiving a portion of the zakat collected as a fee for acting as an amil (collector) or agent.

There are claims that...