Kuala lumpur: The month of Ramadan should serve as a platform to deepen compassion and extend support to the less fortunate, said Prime Minister's wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. She emphasized that Ramadan was not merely a time to endure hunger and thirst, but also an opportunity to cleanse the heart, deepen faith, and cultivate empathy for those facing difficulties.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr Wan Azizah highlighted that Ramadan teaches individuals to be more patient, more pious, and show greater concern for the hardships faced by others, while helping them appreciate every blessing bestowed by Allah SWT. She made these remarks at the Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia's (AIM) Nur Ramadan and Iftar Jamaie programme. The event was attended by several notable figures, including the Political Secretary to the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Datuk Rizalman Mokhtar, AIM Board of Trustees chairman, Datuk Seri Syed Hussian Syed Junid, and AIM CEO Noor Aeiza Hassan.
Dr Wan Azizah, who also serves as the Bandar Tun Razak MP, discussed the responsibilities of a leader, underscoring that leadership involves shouldering the trust of the people with full responsibility and compassion. She urged leaders to consistently reach out to the people and seek ways to improve the lives of those in need, particularly low-income families.
She also expressed her gratitude towards AIM for their efforts in aiding hundreds of thousands of low-income families through micro-financing and entrepreneurship development programmes. According to her, many women who had previously faced hardships were now able to start small businesses, support their families, and provide a better future for their children with this assistance.
Dr Wan Azizah noted that this effort aligns with the spirit of Islam, which emphasizes both economic development and support for those in need. During the event, she presented contributions of RM100 each to 520 recipients, including orphans, members of the asnaf group from the Bandar Tun Razak parliamentary constituency, and Sahabat Usahawan AIM.