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Borneo Post
10-05-2025
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- Borneo Post
Abang Johari elected new Perkim president, vows to strengthen Muslim welfare, economy
KUCHING (May 10): Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been officially elected as the new president of the Muslim Welfare Organisation of Malaysia (Perkim) during its 64th national annual general meeting in Kuala Lumpur today. According to the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Abang Johari expressed confidence that, with the support of Perkim's new leadership, he would be able to continue the legacy of his predecessor, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Speaking at a press conference following the leadership handover, Abang Johari highlighted the potential of waqf (endowment) assets to serve as a catalyst for the Muslim economy if managed systematically and in accordance with syariah principles. He emphasised that the Islamic concept of welfare should go beyond short-term aid, focusing instead on the strategic management of waqf assets to generate sustainable, 'berkat' (divinely blessed) income for the long term. 'If we look at the Muslim community in Malaysia, they have assets. These waqf assets must be managed well according to Islamic syariah because they can provide great economic returns to the Muslim community,' said Abang Johari. To this end, he plans to hold discussions with Perkim leadership to develop a comprehensive strategy for managing both the community's assets and welfare holistically. Abang Johari also underscored the importance of strengthening technical education among Muslim youth to prepare them for participation in the modern economy. 'In Sarawak, we have developed various aspects of technical education for Muslim children. I want this training policy to be discussed at the national level to be in line with the current economic needs,' he said. Also present were Dr Mahathir, federal Deputy Minister of Economy Dato Hanifah Hajar Taib and other dignitaries.
Malay Mail
24-04-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Abang Johari appointed new Perkim president, takes over from Dr Mahathir
KUCHING, April 24 — Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg has been appointed the new president of the Muslim Welfare Organisation of Malaysia (Perkim) for the term 2025-2028. In a statement today, Abang Johari, who was the sole nominee for the position, expressed his gratitude to all Perkim members for their trust and support in nominating him to lead the organisation. 'I accept this nomination with utmost humility and wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to all Perkim members for their confidence in me to lead the organisation in the coming term,' he said. Abang Johari also paid tribute to his predecessor, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who served as Perkim president since 2006. 'I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Tun Dr Mahathir for his dedication and service in guiding Perkim for nearly two decades,' he said. The Premier pledged to continue Dr Mahathir's legacy and uphold the vision of Perkim's founding leaders, particularly Malaysia's first prime minister, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, in advancing the welfare and wellbeing of the Muslim community. 'I would also like to record my thanks to Arau MP Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim, who is also the outgoing Perkim vice-president, and Datuk Ustaz Mohd Nakhaei Ahmad, who have withdrawn from the nomination and expressed their support for my appointment as president,' he added. Founded in 1960 by Tunku Abdul Rahman, Perkim's inception was to spearhead the spirit of volunteerism in Islamic welfare works. The Islamic non-governmental organisation focuses its activities on welfare, religion, and education. — The Borneo Post
Borneo Post
24-04-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Abg Jo appointed new Perkim president, takes over from Dr Mahathir
Abang Johari was the sole nominee for the position. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (April 24): Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been appointed the new president of the Muslim Welfare Organisation of Malaysia (Perkim) for the term 2025-2028. In a statement today, Abang Johari, who was the sole nominee for the position, expressed his gratitude to all Perkim members for their trust and support in nominating him to lead the organisation. 'I accept this nomination with utmost humility and wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to all Perkim members for their confidence in me to lead the organisation in the coming term,' he said. Abang Johari also paid tribute to his predecessor, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who served as Perkim president since 2006. 'I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Tun Dr Mahathir for his dedication and service in guiding Perkim for nearly two decades,' he said. The Premier pledged to continue Dr Mahathir's legacy and uphold the vision of Perkim's founding leaders, particularly Malaysia's first prime minister, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, in advancing the welfare and wellbeing of the Muslim community. 'I would also like to record my thanks to Arau MP Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim, who is also the outgoing Perkim vice-president, and Datuk Ustaz Mohd Nakhaei Ahmad, who have withdrawn from the nomination and expressed their support for my appointment as president,' he added. Founded in 1960 by Tunku Abdul Rahman, Perkim's inception was to spearhead the spirit of volunteerism in Islamic welfare works. The Islamic non-governmental organisation focuses its activities on welfare, religion, and education. abang johari lead Muslim Welfare Organisation of Malaysia Perkim
