Negeri Sembilan To Provide Affordable Homes For Asnaf Families
SEREMBAN, June 23 (Bernama) – The Negeri Sembilan government, through the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Religious Council (MAINS), will soon begin acquiring affordable homes under the Rumah Mawaddah programme to assist eligible asnaf families in financial hardship, particularly those without land ownership.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the initial phase will involve the purchase of 13 Type A affordable housing units, each priced at RM110,000.
He noted that while MAINS previously constructed three-bedroom, two-bathroom houses on land owned by asnaf at RM100,000 per unit, the new initiative targets those without land by providing completed homes directly.
Speaking to reporters after officiating the Zakat and Construction Synergy Seminar here today, Aminuddin said MAINS built 12 Rumah Mawaddah units last year for RM1.2 million, with another four units (RM400,000) currently under development and expected to be completed by June.
He added that the state government remains committed to promoting balanced material and spiritual development, aligned with the Malaysia MADANI framework, which emphasises social responsibility, inclusiveness and shared prosperity.
'Business zakat contributed by Muslim contractors not only increases overall zakat collections but also lays the foundation for a sustainable and inclusive development ecosystem, ultimately benefiting the poor and underprivileged,' he said.
MAINS Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Aziz Sheikh Ab Kadir, who was also present, announced the launch of the EZp Zakat Business Assessment Declaration, an online platform designed to streamline submission, verification and transparency for corporate zakat assessments.
'This declaration will serve as the official document for business zakat contributions based on accurate calculations. I believe this initiative will drive greater awareness and compliance among Muslim-owned companies, further strengthening the ummah's economic ecosystem in line with Maqasid Shariah principles,' he said.
-- BERNAMA
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