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MAIPk allocates RM5.5m for Asnaf empowerment programmes in Perak

The Sun

05-08-2025

Business
The Sun

MAIPk allocates RM5.5m for Asnaf empowerment programmes in Perak

IPOH: The Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk) has set aside RM5.5 million this year to fund two key initiatives—the Asnaf Economic Empowerment Programme (Proper A) and the Asnaf Entrepreneur Umbrella Programme (UPAYA). CEO Syamsul Hazeman Md Salleh said Proper A now adopts a dynamic model focusing on four sectors: smartphone repairs, mobile hairdressing, coffee franchises, and Roti Kaya Junus outlets. Participants receive RM8,000 to RM14,000 in financial aid, tailored to their business type, alongside training. 'Mobile business participants get a motorcycle and starter kit, while franchisees gain full brand support to ease operations,' he said after launching UPAYA. Monitoring will span three to six months to ensure effective fund utilisation. Under UPAYA, MAIPk has aided 60 Asnaf food entrepreneurs with equipment, training, and mentorship. 'This lifts small-scale traders, resolves financial hurdles, and boosts household incomes,' Syamsul added. The council aims to break poverty cycles and foster sustainable livelihoods. - Bernama

MAIPk allocates RM5.5 million to boost asnaf entrepreneurship programmes

New Straits Times

05-08-2025

Business
New Straits Times

MAIPk allocates RM5.5 million to boost asnaf entrepreneurship programmes

IPOH: The Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk) has allocated RM5.5 million for the implementation of entrepreneurship programmes for the asnaf (zakat recipients). Its chief executive officer Syamsul Hazeman Md Salleh said this included the Asnaf Empowerment Programme (Proper A), which began in 2016, as well as the Usahawan Payung Asnaf (Upaya) programme, a new initiative introduced this year. He said MAIPk had consistently introduced dynamic approaches for Proper A, including mobile business concepts with full support from franchise brands. "Every year, we renew these programmes, and what we are doing this time is a little different– providing participants with equipment in the form of mobile services, especially for hair-cutting and mobile phone repair services. "This mobile service is the result of a pilot project we ran last year, which yielded very good returns for the participants. "We see the market demand still exists, which is why we are expanding the programme, including the provision of motorcycles," he said. He was speaking after presenting business equipment to Proper A 2025 entrepreneurs and launching the Upaya Programme at Galasa Vetro Hall here today. The event also saw the presentation of 50 motorcycles to 25 participants in the mobile phone repair course and 25 more in the hair-cutting course. Syamsul Hazeman said the Upaya programme had helped 60 asnaf participants conduct business activities in the food sector, with participants receiving assistance in the form of equipment, training, monitoring and continuous guidance. He said Upaya is MAIPk's newest initiative to help small traders striving to generate higher earnings. "Upaya is a programme where we collaborate with brands already established in the market, with MAIPk providing participants initial capital, business premises and guidance on how to run the business. "From there, we equip participants with skills to manage finances and marketing, and we ensure they are placed in locations with little competition so they can penetrate new markets. "So far, four companies have collaborated with us, but moving forward, we may not necessarily 'copy' the same programme because MAIPk wants to avoid market saturation or oversupply of the same products," he said. He added that besides the main focus on developing new entrepreneurs through Proper A, MAIPk was also organising short-term programmes aimed at empowering entrepreneurs, with a target of 500 participants. "These asnaf entrepreneurs will undergo various courses such as financial management, digital marketing, halal certification, entrepreneurial appearance and image, motivational seminars and entrepreneurial direction, as well as mindset transformation motivation programs," he said. He added that MAIPk was also expanding its entrepreneurship programmes to vulnerable groups, including female inmates of Batu Gajah Correctional Centre and residents of Amanjaya House. "For female inmates at Batu Gajah Correctional Centre, they are given training in food manufacturing, bakery and pastry so they can earn an income after release. "Similarly, residents of Amanjaya House may gain skills in hair-cutting and reflexology to help them build new lives after treatment at the rehabilitation centre," he added.

Good governance vital for Muslim trust in zakat institutions

The Sun

26-06-2025

Politics
The Sun

Good governance vital for Muslim trust in zakat institutions

Speaking at the launch of Zakat Perak Al Ridzuan, Sultan Nazrin cited a historical incident involving the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Al-Lutabiyyah. IPOH: Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak emphasised that Islam strictly prohibits any misuse of power or breach of trust by those responsible for collecting and distributing zakat. His Royal Highness stressed that Muslim confidence in zakat institutions, including the Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk), must be strengthened through good governance, transparency, and accountability. Speaking at the launch of Zakat Perak Al Ridzuan, Sultan Nazrin cited a historical incident involving the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Al-Lutabiyyah, who received a gift while collecting zakat. The Prophet questioned whether the gift would have been given had Al-Lutabiyyah not been in his position, advising its return to avoid corruption. 'Abu Humaid Ibn Sa'ad As-Saidi narrated an incident involving the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Al-Lutabiyyah, who received a gift while performing his duty of collecting zakat,' Sultan Nazrin said. 'Rasulullah (PBUH) regarded such gifts as dubious, fearing they might contain elements of corruption, and advised Al-Lutabiyyah to return it to its giver.' The Sultan urged MAIPk and Zakat Centre employees to adopt a work culture rooted in trustworthiness and integrity. He also commended the State Secretary's Office and State Finance Office for implementing a zakat payment scheme through salary deductions. Sultan Nazrin noted that MAIPk is the only institution in Perak where all staff, from leadership to junior workers, contribute to zakat via salary deductions. He highlighted zakat's role in social justice, reducing wealth disparity, and uplifting the less fortunate. The event was attended by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and MAIPk president Tan Sri Mohd Annuar Zaini.

Teachers to deliver Friday sermon in Perak mosques on May 16

The Star

15-05-2025

General
The Star

Teachers to deliver Friday sermon in Perak mosques on May 16

IPOH: In conjunction with Teachers' Day on Friday (May 16), educators will be given the honour of reading the sermon in mosques in Perak. Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk) president Tan Sri Mohd Annuar Zaini (pic) said in a statement that Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, has given consent to 115 teachers to fulfil the role of "khatib' to deliver the sermon. "This is in recognition of the important role of educators. The state Education Department director has given the names of 115 education service officers in Perak to be submitted to the Sultan of Perak for His Royal Highness' consent," he said on Thursday (May 15). Annuar said the State Islamic Religious Department has prepared a Friday sermon titled "Rabbani Teachers: Developing Human Dignity" for the purpose. Last week, Sultan Nazrin consented to allow youth to be given the honour of reading the Friday sermons in mosques in the state in conjunction with the National Youth Day celebration today. – Bernama

Teachers to give Friday sermons in Perak mosques tomorrow

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