Perak's Zakat Collection Hits Record RM253 Million In 2024
IPOH, April 29 (Bernama) – The Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk) collected RM253 million in zakat in 2024, marking an increase from RM237 million recorded in 2023.
MAIPk Chief Executive Officer Syamsul Hazeman Md Salleh said the figure represented the highest collection to date, enabling greater distribution to eligible recipients (asnaf).
"This significant increase means we can allocate larger amounts to benefit more asnaf groups," he told reporters after a hi-tea event with corporate zakat contributors and the presentation of welfare assistance for higher education students and orphanages in the state here today.
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