THE Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has filed a police report and notified the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (SKMM) over a scam syndicate fraudulently using the name of the Jakim-Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia (YWM) Musa’adah Fund to collect illegal donations.
Jakim Director-General Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said legal action was being pursued to facilitate investigations and ensure strict measures are taken under relevant laws.
“Jakim takes seriously public complaints about the existence of a scam syndicate exploiting the name of the Jakim-YWM Musa’adah Fund to solicit unauthorised donations,” he said in a statement issued on Friday.
He emphasised that Jakim has never appointed or authorised any individual or online platform to collect contributions on its behalf under the Musa’adah Fund initiative.
“All parties are urged to remain vigilant against such fraudulent schemes. These irresponsible acts undoubtedly tarnish the good name of agencies tasked with religious affairs,” he added.
Sirajuddin reaffirmed Jakim’s commitment to protecting the public from exploitation, saying the agency “will continue to take a firm stand to eliminate all forms of abuse that undermine the people’s right to a peaceful, fair and harmonious society.” - May 31, 2025
