Selangor to distribute livestock worth RM6 mil for Aidiladha under state contribution programme
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the livestock will be distributed to eligible recipients, including senior state government officials, mosques, and local community groups.
"The Selangor State Sacrificial Contribution Programme (PSKNS) is a state government initiative managed by the Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation (PKPS), now in its seventh consecutive year.
"It is funded through the Selangor State-Owned Companies, Statutory Bodies and Government Agencies Contribution Trust Fund (TASASBA)," he said.
"PKPS, as the implementing agency, will oversee all procurement, administrative, and financial aspects of the programme under the close supervision of the PSKNS Steering Committee, chaired by Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture Exco, Datuk Izham Hashim," he added.
Amiruddin's remarks were delivered by the Selangor State Secretary, Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin, during the Launch and Voucher Handover Ceremony of the PSKNS held at Dewan Raja Muda Musa, yesterday.
Meanwhile, the PSKNS organising body was told to ensure that the cows and goats donated meet the proper religious criteria for a valid sacrificial offering.
Amiruddin stated that each animal donated must comply with the conditions stipulated under Islamic law, including being free from defects, healthy, and having reached the appropriate age of maturity.
"We want to avoid last-minute issues, such as the animals failing to meet the necessary requirements, which would force the organisers to return the livestock to the supplier.
"I urge all parties, especially mosque and surau committees, to carry out early inspections to ensure that all aspects of the sacrificial process proceed smoothly," he added.
–Bernama
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