Selangor Islamic council denies involvement with food basket project

 

The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) today denied its involvement in a “bakul makanan” (food basket) project implemented by a company.

Mais secretary Ahmad Shahir Makhtar said this followed a complaint by a company claiming that it had received purchase orders and invoices with the Mais logo to obtain funds for the project.

Shahir said checks found that both the documents were fake and the council was not involved in the food basket project.

The council did not appoint any party or agent for the purpose as well, he added in a statement.

He said a police report would be lodged on the matter and advised the public to be wary of quarters using Mais’ name for the purpose of obtaining donations.

“If in doubt, the public can get confirmation from Mais, which can be reached at 03-5515 3400 or email to pro@mais.gov.my,” he added.

Last Tuesday, a news portal reported that a businessperson was suspected of using Mais’ name to obtain funds amounting to RM660,000 to implement the food basket project.

- Bernama