MAINPP Launches Education Waqf Fund To Boost State's Education Development
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BUKIT MERTAJAM, June 17 (Bernama) -- The Penang Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP) today launched the Penang Education Waqf Fund to strengthen education development in the state.
Deputy Chief Minister I and MAINPP president Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid said the fund, managed by MAINPP Waqf, aims to provide comfortable facilities, support digital learning and enhance character development among students.
He said the fund could also help promising students from underprivileged families further their studies through the establishment of competitive knowledge centres that provide long-term benefits.
'The fund will support the State Education Department in developing relevant infrastructure and facilities,' he told reporters after launching the fund at the MADANI Community Islamic Carnival held at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Penanti here today.
He said key components of the education fund include wakaf ilmu (knowledge waqf), such as the purchase of books and equipment for resource centres.
Mohamad also encouraged educators and the public, particularly Muslims in Penang, to contribute to the fund via direct donation, bank auto-debit or the QR code provided by MAINPP Waqf.
Meanwhile, he said the second edition of the carnival this year was held in conjunction with the Penang Islamic Development Tour (APAI2030), with a focus on socio-economic development through waqf, a core pillar of the APAI2030 initiative.
'The socio-economic development of the ummah through waqf is essential to ensure that Muslims in Penang progress in tandem with the state's rapid development,' he said.
He noted that this year's tour included not only carnivals at district mosques but also selected schools across all districts. The first carnival in the series was held at Masjid Abdullah Fahim, Kepala Batas, on May 17.
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