KUANTAN: The Pahang Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MUIP) has found that some recipients of monthly zakat (tithe) assistance have large savings in the bank, according to Dr Asmadi Abdul Rahman, the deputy CEO (Baitulmal and Operations) of MUIP. In light of this discovery, it is crucial to conduct a screening process to ensure that aid is only given to deserving individuals.
Dr Asmadi stated, “After carrying out the screening process, we will stop channelling aid to those who reside outside Pahang, those who cannot be contacted, those whose income no longer qualifies them to be called asnaf (recipient of zakat), and those who have substantial savings in the bank. Some of them have savings amounting to hundreds of thousands of ringgit and are still receiving monthly assistance. Once the screening is completed, we will immediately halt the aid.”
He emphasized that the aid is intended to meet immediate needs and should not be saved. MUIP is also collaborating with village heads and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to assist in the screening process. Currently, there are 11,146 monthly aid recipients recorded in Pahang who receive cash and vouchers from MUIP.
During a zakat presentation event on Saturday, a total of RM410,551 was distributed for the purpose of donating laptops to students from asnaf families who will pursue higher education and providing funding loans from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) to high-achieving students from low-income families.
In addition, MUIP launched the MUIP Food Rider program for the first time, providing motorcycle assistance to 10 asnaf recipients as food deliverymen to generate income. – Bernama
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