Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak disburses RM36.45 mln to ‘asnaf' recipients as of March 2025
Abang Mohd Shibli speaks to reporters during the gathering on Wednesday.
MIRI (April 24): As of March this year, Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) has distributed a total of RM36.45 million to eligible 'asnaf' individuals through its four main programmes.
According to TBS general manager Datu Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie, the programmes include Knowledge Empowerment, Development of Islamic Institutions, Welfare Strengthening for the Ummah, and Skills Improvement Initiatives.
He shared this with reporters after officiating the TBS Customer Day and Hari Raya gathering held at the Sarawak Islamic Complex Hall, here yesterday.
Organised by TBS Miri Division, the event aimed to celebrate and appreciate the support of its client and stakeholders in conjunction with the Hari Raya festivities.
'This event was held to show appreciation to the supporters and stakeholders of Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) ― consists of 'Zakat' contributors, 'wakaf' donors, aid recipients, 'amils', government agencies, private organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and more,' he mentioned.
Guests were treated to a festive Aidilfitri feast, performances of Raya songs, service counters, and a variety of engaging activities.
Also present were TBS Miri deputy general manager Bolhassan Iskandar Taibi; head of Finance and Administration, Sulaiman Mahili; and head of Development and Wakaf, Abang Faisal Abang Marzuki. Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie asnaf lead Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak
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