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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
McDonald's Malaysia pays RM2 million zakat to be distributed nationwide
PUTRAJAYA: McDonald's Malaysia has announced a corporate zakat payment of RM2 million for this year, to be distributed across 14 states nationwide. Managing director and local operating partner Datuk Azmir Jaafar said the company will visit each state to present the zakat to respective state zakat centres, with ceremonies held at selected McDonald's restaurants. 'McDonald's Malaysia is very grateful to be able to fulfil this zakat obligation, which is one of the pillars of Islam,' he said. Azmir added that beyond meeting the obligatory requirement, the company is sharing its gratitude with the community by helping those in need while appreciating customer support. Since 2017, McDonald's Malaysia, a fully Muslim-owned company, has paid a total of RM14 million in zakat. Putrajaya was the fourth location for the zakat presentation ceremony, following Perak, Terengganu, and Selangor. At the event, McDonald's Malaysia presented RM300,000 to the Zakat Collection Centre of the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (PPZ-MAIWP). PPZ-MAIWP chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Hakim Amir Osman expressed appreciation for McDonald's consistent corporate zakat contributions, calling them vital for assisting more asnaf recipients. 'We hope to expand long-term cooperation with McDonald's Malaysia, to support asnaf communities more effectively in the future,' he said. In 2019, McDonald's Malaysia became the first company to receive the Corporate Zakat Contribution Certificate from PPZ-MAIWP. The company also distributed 100 Kotak Rezeki containing daily essentials to underprivileged families in Putrajaya. Through its Komuniti@McDonald's programme, the company conducts over 10,000 welfare activities annually across its 370 restaurants nationwide. Azmir highlighted initiatives such as celebrating orphans' birthdays, providing moreh during Ramadan, and supporting senior citizens at care centres. 'We are always looking for opportunities to reach out and support communities from all walks of life,' he said. – Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
McDonald's Malaysia Pays RM2 Million Zakat, To Be Distributed To 14 States
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- McDonald's Malaysia today announced a corporate zakat (tithe) payment of RM2 million for this year, to be distributed across 14 states, nationwide. Its managing director and local operating partner, Datuk Azmir Jaafar, said that the company would be visiting each state to present the zakat to the respective state zakat centres, with ceremonies to be held at selected McDonald's restaurants. 'McDonald's Malaysia is very grateful to be able to fulfil this zakat obligation, which is one of the pillars of Islam. 'What is special this year is that, beyond meeting the obligatory requirement, we are also sharing this gratitude with the community by helping those in need, while appreciating the continuous support of our customers,' he said. Azmir added that, since 2017, McDonald's Malaysia, a fully Muslim-owned company, has paid a total of RM14 million in zakat. Azmir said that Putrajaya was the fourth location for McDonald's Malaysia's zakat presentation ceremony, after Perak, Terengganu and Selangor. At the event, McDonald's Malaysia presented RM300,000 to the Zakat Collection Centre of the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (PPZ-MAIWP), represented by its chief executive officer, Datuk Abdul Hakim Amir Osman; with Federal Territories mufti, Ahmad Fauwaz Fadzil, in attendance. Abdul Hakim expressed appreciation to McDonald's Malaysia for consistently fulfilling its corporate zakat obligation, describing the contribution as vital, in extending assistance to more asnaf recipients. 'We hope to expand long-term cooperation with McDonald's Malaysia, to support asnaf communities more effectively in the future,' he said.
Barnama
30-04-2025
- General
- Barnama
RMHC Malaysia, PlanToys Distribute Toys To Support Children With Autism
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Ronald McDonald House Charities Malaysia (RMHC Malaysia), in collaboration with sustainable toy brand PlanToys Malaysia, recently distributed 3,760 developmental toys to the autism community across the country in conjunction with World Autism Awareness Month. Its president, Datuk Azmir Jaafar, said the initiative supported one of RMHC Malaysia's key programmes - the Ronald McDonald Sensory Room (RMSR), which benefits children with disabilities and autism throughout Malaysia. 'The Ronald McDonald Sensory Room programme is one of our main efforts to assist children with special needs, particularly those on the autism spectrum. 'This collaboration with PlanToys Malaysia enabled us to expand our reach beyond the sensory rooms - directly to families and educators, to support children's development through meaningful play,' he said in a statement. To date, 35 RMSRs have been established nationwide. These rooms are specially designed to support children with autism and other special needs in sensory processing, communication, and cognitive skills through play-based learning. According to the statement, the toys were also distributed to 640 autism and community centres under the Department of Social Welfare to help create richer and more inclusive learning environments. The handover ceremony took place during the 'Inclusion is Kindness' Autsome 2025 campaign - an annual event celebrating inclusivity and support for the autism community, recently held at Sunway Putra Mall. 'RMHC Malaysia also distributed toys as part of its community outreach initiative. To further broaden the impact of this effort, families with autistic children registered as Autsome members at the mall also received the toys for free,' the statement added. -- BERNAMA
