Perlis Mufti Orders Ban On Aman Palestin Fundraising In Perlis
The order raises questions over the legitimacy of Aman Palestin’s fundraising efforts and the need for greater oversight.
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The current conflict between Israel and Palestine has sparked renewed interest in supporting the Palestinian cause, with many Malaysians looking for ways to contribute.
However, in a shocking move, Perlis Mufti Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin has ordered the Perlis Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JAIPs) to ban Aman Palestin from fundraising in the state.
The order comes amid concerns over unclear financial practices and allegations of impropriety.
Aman Palestin is a non-profit company collecting donations for Palestine, particularly during war and conflict with Israel.
MUFTI PERLIS ARAHKAN JABATAN AGAMA ISLAM PERLIS “BAN” AMAN PALESTIN!
— 🤎Arif E.🤎 (@arfdy12) October 11, 2023
Memang fishy ke seperti apa yang saudara Aliff Ahmad cakap ni?? pic.twitter.com/le4U2wBCXz
However, concerns have been raised over the transparency of their fundraising efforts, with allegations of funds being misused or misappropriated.
Dr Mohd Asri said that JAIPs should not allow Aman Palestin to fundraise on Islamic premises in the state until an investigation has been carried out.
He cited concerns over unclear financial practices and allegations of impropriety, saying that the investigation was necessary to ensure that funds were being used for their intended purpose.
Sponsored ads mcm ni biasanya, biasanya laaa – scam. Kalau still nak donate jgk, better check official website yg type URL sendiri kat browser. Not through some link on socmed sbb URL ni scammer boleh masking jgk
— ผลัก (@wanmfirdaus) October 11, 2023
Btw, #TIL jgk pasai Perlis tak allow Aman Palestin ni. https://t.co/KWBdzRolZP
The fight for Palestinian rights continues
The move has been met with mixed reactions, with some applauding the mufti’s efforts to ensure transparency and accountability.
Others have criticized the ban as an infringement on the right to free speech and association.
It remains to be seen what impact this ban will have on Aman Palestin’s fundraising efforts in Perlis and whether it will lead to greater scrutiny of their financial practices.
For now, Aman Palestin continues collecting donations for Palestine.
SEBANYAK RM34 JUTA AMAN PALESTIN AMBIL DUIT PENDERMA UNTUK OPERASI TAHUN 2021!!!
— Amran Fans (@_AmranFans) October 14, 2023
Inilah sebab aku push untuk audit. Lepas audit, aku dapat figure yang aku tunggu. Iaitu berapa diorang makan untuk cost of sales, operating cost dan management fee.
So, audit bukan segala-galanya… pic.twitter.com/rSe3uuLxVy
Media Prima Berhad recently activated a humanitarian fund with Aman Palestin to help the Palestinian people.
Aman Palestin has expressed regret over the ban on their fundraising activities in Perlis and emphasized that they are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the Palestinians.
They have also stated they are willing to take legal action if necessary.
KENYATAAN MEDIA AMAN PALESTIN MENGENAI KUTIPAN TABUNG DERMA AMAN PALESTIN DI NEGERI PERLIS
— AmanPalestin (@AmanPalestinMY) October 12, 2023
Menjawab pertanyaan masyarakat dan pihak-pihak yang berkaitan mengenai pergerakan Aman Palestin di Perlis. Semoga semuanya dipermudahkan.
AMAN PALESTIN BERHAD
12 Oktober 2023 pic.twitter.com/FCygyFMrBa
The Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, has recently issued a warning to all who wish to help, urging them to exercise caution and ensure the credibility of those handling their donations.
It’s a heartbreaking reality that even in times of crisis, some seek to exploit the goodwill of others for their gain.
Let us hope that this cautionary message will not deter genuine non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from continuing their noble efforts to positively impact Palestine and provide much-needed assistance to those in need.
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