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A Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia member has pleaded not guilty to 158 charges involving alleged abuse of position for gratification valued at RM98.27 million across five years.
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An official from Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia has pleaded not guilty to 158 graft charges involving RM98 million in a Sessions Court appearance that underscores intensifying scrutiny of the Islamic non-profit organisation.