Primary school head charged with dishonest misappropriation of tithe contribution

KUALA TERENGGANU: A primary school head was charged in the sessions court here today to a charge of dishonest misappropriation of zakat (tithe) contribution that was meant for students.
Zabidah Sulaiman, 57, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge before judge Mohammad Haldar Abdul Aziz.
She was charged with using the RM5,000 fund, which was contributed by Syarikat Ladang Rakyat Terengganu Sdn Bhd for distribution to 100 students of Sekolah Kebangsaan Cheneh Baru 2, Kemaman, at the meeting room of the company on July 13, 2015.
Zabidah, represented by lawyer Che Amir Che Musa, was alleged to have committed the offence when she was the headmistress of the school. She is now the headmistress of Sekolah Kebangsaan Pasir Gajah.
The offence, under Section 403 of the Penal Code, provides an imprisonment for up to five years and with whipping, and is also liable to fine, if found guilty.
Mohammad Haldar allowed her bail of RM10,000 in one surety and set Feb 11 for mention.
Deputy public prosecutor Mohamad Fadhly Mohd Zamry prosecuted. — Bernama