Collaboration between zakat institutions and private companies helps 1,000 asnaf perform umrah, strengthening Malaysia’s Islamic welfare system.
SEPANG: Cooperation between state zakat institutions and the private sector in helping asnaf perform umrah is vital for expanding Malaysia’s Islamic welfare network.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said initiatives like the Umrah 1,000 Asnaf campaign demonstrate efforts to channel zakat benefits beyond basic needs.
“Such initiatives not only provide the opportunity to perform umrah, but also reflect a shared sense of social responsibility between the government, religious institutions and the private sector,” he told reporters at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2.
The minister described the campaign as an example of how technology can strengthen welfare assistance delivery.
He emphasised that data on asnaf provided by state zakat institutions ensures aid reaches those truly eligible.
Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Ikhlas Kamarudin said the campaign launched in March uses asnaf data from state zakat institutions.
This approach enables precise participant selection, ensuring umrah opportunities go to genuinely deserving recipients. – Bernama
