Madani Mart's licensing scheme will require those interested in setting up an outlet to pay licensing fees and royalties to Yayasan Madani - a foundation with strong links to the corridors of power.

The foundation was co-founded by Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Fuziah Salleh - who is also the chairperson - together with aides to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Kamil Abdul Munim and Ahmad Farhan Fauzi. The trio are the only listed trustees of the foundation.

According to an FAQ the foundation released...