Muslim NGO questions Shopee appointment as zakat collector
Muslim NGO Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah Organisation (Aswaja) has questioned the decision to appoint e-commerce platform Shopee as a zakat (tithe) collector.
Its president Zamihan Mat Zin said this is because zakat collection can only be carried out by Muslims.
"So, who owns Shopee or manages zakat collection on their behalf...
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