Kuala lumpur: Corporate entities are encouraged to take part in the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council’s Zakat Collection Centre’s (PPZ-WAIWP) programmes, which distribute donations and aid to asnaf and other needy groups.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, emphasized that collaboration between PPZ-MAIWP and corporate bodies would streamline zakat distribution and ensure that the contributions reach their rightful recipients. He urged other companies to follow the example set by FGV Holdings Berhad in partnering with PPZ-MAIWP, stressing the importance of ensuring that zakat funds genuinely reach those in need.

Mohd Na’im received business zakat amounting to RM3.45 million for 2024 from the FGV Group for the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. Additionally, donations worth RM125,000 were distributed to 500 asnaf around Taman Wahyu 2. The event was attended by FGV chairman, Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa; PPZ-MAIWP chairman, Datuk Seri Amrin Awaluddin; and FGV Group chief executive officer, Fakhrunniam Othman.