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New Straits Times
12 hours ago
- General
- New Straits Times
Sultan of Kelantan donates five cows for MAIK's 'korban' programme
KOTA BARU: The Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V, has graciously donated five cows for the 'korban' Jama'ie (sacrificial ritual) programme organised by the Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) in conjunction with Aidiladha. The annual programme to support the asnaf (eligible recipients) community through the distribution of sacrificial meat was held at the field of Kompleks Islam Jubli Perak Sultan Ismail Petra field in Panji, here, today. MAIK president Tengku Tan Sri Mohamad Rizam Tengku Abdul Aziz, who is also the Tengku Temenggong of Kelantan, said the five cows were part of a total of 49 that were slaughtered and distributed to 2,000 asnaf in the Kota Baru district. "The sacrificial meat is distributed to the poor and needy through state-administered mosques. "Each recipient will receive two kg of meat and bones. "Every year, the korban ceremony organised by MAIK is a lively and well-attended affair, supported by cattle donations from members of the royal family, government agencies and the public," he added. At the event, Tengku Mahkota of Kelantan, Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra was present to witness the slaughter of the five sacrificial cows. The Crown Prince spent about 40 minutes with more than 500 residents during the sacrificial ceremony before departing. At the same event, Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud also performed the slaughter of a cow as part of the programme. – Bernama

Barnama
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
MAIK Provides Additional Allocation Of RM2 Million To YIK This Year
KOTA BHARU, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) has channelled an additional RM2 million in financial assistance to the Kelantan Islamic Foundation (YIK) this year to support the state's Islamic education agenda. The Tengku Temenggong of Kelantan, Tengku Tan Sri Mohamad Rizam Tengku Abdul Aziz, who is MAIK president, said the additional allocation was provided in response to financial constraints faced by YIK, amid economic uncertainty and rising inflation affecting its ability to deliver quality services to students. He said MAIK had allocated RM2.5 million to YIK, covering, among other things, teachers' emoluments and related activities. 'MAIK has agreed to increase the financial allocation to YIK by another RM2 million, bringing the total assistance to RM4.5 million for this year,' he said at an event with YIK Maahad Tahfiz students here today. He said the additional financial assistance was to cover food and beverage expenses at Maahad Tahfiz YIK and Maahad Sains Tok Guru. A total of RM29 million in aid allocations have been channelled to YIK since 2014, he said, adding that MAIK also allocated funds for building repairs and the purchase of furniture for schools and hostels, with over RM18 million spent for the purpose since 2016. At the event, MAIK received contribution in the form of 'zakat wakalah' from Pelaburan Hartanah Berhad, to be channelled to eligible and needy YIK students. In another development, Tengku Mohamad Rizam said MAIK would channel appropriate assistance to victims involved in the fire in Kampung Kijang two days ago. A total of 31 victims from eight families were made homeless after eight houses were destroyed in the fire.