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The Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Sun
MAHAR carries out Qurban Programme in seven countries
KUALA LUMPUR: In an effort to support vulnerable communities, the Malaysian Humanitarian Aid and Relief (MAHAR) organisation is implementing its 2025 Qurban Programme in seven countries, benefitting more than 16,000 individuals affected by disasters, war, and extreme poverty. In a statement, MAHAR said the programme would take place in Somalia, Kenya, Bangladesh, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and for Palestinians seeking refuge in Egypt. The annual initiative is part of MAHAR's broader effort to assist marginalised communities facing challenges such as malnutrition and humanitarian crises. 'In total, over 16,000 individuals are expected to benefit from MAHAR's 2025 Qurban Programme, making this one of the organisation's largest undertakings to date,' the statement said. MAHAR added that all slaughtering and meat distribution processes adhere strictly to Islamic law, follow health standards, and are transparently overseen by certified local partners in the respective countries. In Malaysia, the distribution is carried out in an organised manner, involving families of Malaysian Armed Forces personnel at the Sungai Besi Camp, local communities via the Semerah State Assemblyman's Service Centre, as well as Palestinian and Syrian refugees residing in the country. Additionally, two cows will be sacrificed in Egypt this year, with the meat distributed to Palestinians taking refuge there. 'A portion of the meat will also be processed and packed as food parcels to be sent into Gaza, as part of MAHAR's continued commitment to supporting victims of prolonged conflict,' it said. MAHAR is also carrying out special qurban sacrifices in the name of and on behalf of its members, staff, volunteers, and media partners who have shown extraordinary commitment and dedication to the organisation's humanitarian missions over the years. 'This initiative is not merely symbolic, but a sincere expression of our appreciation for the collective efforts that have contributed to the success of our humanitarian missions both locally and abroad,' said MAHAR President, Jismi Johari.
Barnama
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
MAHAR Condemns Israeli Regime For Blocking Humanitarian Aid To Gaza
Supplies wait to be loaded on trucks to go into the Gaza Strip, at the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza, on its Israeli side, May 29, 2025. REUTERS/Shafiek Tassiem TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Humanitarian Aid and Relief (MAHAR) has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's actions in using starvation as a weapon of war and obstructing the delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. In a statement, MAHAR said that any form of selective, politically motivated aid distribution – such as the model involving the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) – undermines the principles of neutrality and the integrity of global humanitarian missions. MAHAR President Jismi Johari stated that politicised aid not only denies the basic rights of oppressed civilians but also exploits their suffering as a tool of political pressure. bootstrap slideshow 'This is a violation that cannot be tolerated,' he said. On May 25, at least 36 people were killed, including 18 children, in an Israeli airstrike on the Fahmi al-Jarjawi School in Gaza City, which was serving as a shelter at the time. The attack triggered a massive fire, with several victims reportedly burnt alive and others trapped beneath the rubble. Jismi urged for all humanitarian aid routes into Gaza to be opened immediately and unconditionally. 'The deliberate denial of aid and the use of starvation as a weapon of war constitute war crimes and a form of collective punishment against civilians. The world cannot remain silent,' he said. Meanwhile, MAHAR welcomed ASEAN's strong stance, as expressed in a joint statement issued during the recent 46th ASEAN Summit.
