Putrajaya: The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council-Zakat Collection Centre (PPZ-MAIWP) has contributed RM247,760 in wakalah funds to Putrajaya Hospital to facilitate the acquisition of over 30 types of medical equipment.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, this significant donation was made possible through the combined wakalah funds of several zakat contributors. The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) contributed RM134,560, the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) provided RM50,000, and the remaining RM63,200 came from employer and individual wakalah allocations. This initiative underscores the collaborative effort to support the healthcare sector.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, who officiated the symbolic handover ceremony, emphasized the broader significance of the donation. He described it as an embodiment of empathy and social responsibility towards strengthening the healthcare system.
Dr Mohd Na’im highlighted the current challenges faced by the healthcare sector, including rising patient numbers and complex treatment demands. He noted that the contribution not only benefits individuals but also bolsters institutions like hospitals, demonstrating that zakat can be utilized to enhance the social infrastructure.
Wakalah is a policy where MAIWP returns a portion of zakat payments to contributors, often organizations or corporations, allowing them to direct the funds to eligible recipients. The funds have been used to procure necessary hospital equipment, such as diathermy machines, defibrillators, and electrocardiogram (ECG) machines, among others, to aid patient care and funeral management services.
During the event, Dr Mohd Na’im handed over a mock cheque to Dr Nor’Aishah Abu Bakar, Federal Territories Director of Health, and toured the Paediatric Endocrinology Ward at Putrajaya Hospital. Attendees included Putrajaya Hospital director Dr Suraya Amir Husin, acting chief executive officer of MAIWP Datuk Mohd Nizam Yahya, and chief executive officer of PPZ-MAIWP Datuk Abdul Hakim Amir Osman.
Dr Nor’Aishah expressed her gratitude for the initiative, highlighting that the targeted wakalah allocation meets real community needs. She mentioned that the donated equipment will significantly benefit hospital staff and enhance patient comfort and convenience.