MACC probing alleged abuse of power involving zakat funds in Penang


KUALA LUMPUR: Graft busters have opened an investigation paper into alleged abuse of power involving a senior state government official in Penang over the purchase of land using zakat funds.

Sources said the investigation was initiated following revelations made by an assemblyman during a state assembly sitting late last year.

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