MUIP allocates RM2.8 million in zakat to 6,800 asnaf families for school supplies, providing non-cash credits for essential items
KUANTAN: The Pahang Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MUIP) has allocated RM2.8 million in zakat to support 6,800 asnaf families through its 2026 School Supplies Assistance Programme.
The initiative, running from today until February next year, aims to ease the financial burden on the poor ahead of the new school session.
Assistance will be provided as non-cash credit directly credited to the recipients’ identification cards.
This allows families to independently purchase essential school supplies at participating supermarkets.
Items covered include uniforms, footwear, stationery, and sportswear.
MUIP Zakat Distribution Division acting director Muhammad Khairuddin Husin said the programme is part of the council’s annual zakat distribution.
“This programme is part of MUIP’s annual zakat distribution initiative, aimed at easing the financial burden of the poor ahead of the school session,” he told reporters at a local supermarket.
He added that the allocation was increased from RM2 million last year due to a rise in recipient numbers.
The assistance is available to schoolchildren aged four to 17, in line with current educational requirements.
Support for early childhood education is also included in the programme. – Bernama
