26-04-2025
RM46,500 given to the needy in Sabah: Yapeim
Published on: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Published on: Sat, Apr 26, 2025 Text Size: Dr Na'im (third from left) presenting a mock cheque of RM5,000 to a representative. PUTATAN: The Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (Yapeim) distributed RM46,500 to underprivileged groups in Sabah. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Senator Datuk Dr Na'im Mokhtar, said this was part of Yapeim's efforts to fulfil its responsibility in assisting communities tested by Allah SWT through financial hardships. 'This is a responsibility carried out by not only Yapeim, but also most of the agencies under the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs),' he said. 'The Aidilfitri Madani Yapeim programme in Sabah is the first to be organised, with eight more selected locations across the country that Yapeim will reach out to through this programme in the near future,' he said. On the Haji, he said part of the preparations by Tabung Haji (TH) Sabah includes informing the pilgrims to equip themselves with knowledge through the Kursus Perdana Haji. 'We hope with the knowledge gained, they will be able to perform the Haj as Malaysian pilgrims are well-known and skilled in carrying out the rituals of Haj. 'This includes physical preparations as well. It is true that during every Haj season, the weather in the Holy Land is extremely hot. Even here, when the temperature reaches between 30 and 50 degrees Celsius, we already feel the heat — let alone there, where it can reach nearly 50 degrees Celsius. It is indeed very, very hot.' 'Therefore, my advice is to prepare themselves not only physically but also emotionally when facing the extreme heat. 'In addition to drinking plenty of water, follow the rules set by Tabung Haji (TH), maintain the country's image, uphold discipline, show respect and help one another.' At the event, he presented cash assistance of RM200 under the Sinar Kasih programme to 50 families, totalling RM10,000, an Economic Development Programme to five associations (RM5,000), donations for infrastructure, mosques and students (RM15,000), as well as expenses for organising the event and community contributions (RM16,500). Previously, Yapeim allocated a sum of RM1.2 million for the Yapeim Madani Ramadan programme at over 25 locations nationwide, benefiting 7,700 students in need. For Sabah, until February 2025, Yapeim has assisted a total of 40,544 pledgees with financing amounting to RM512.5 million, involving collateral worth RM770.8 million, through 11 operating Ar Rahnu Yapeim branches. For the record, as of December 2024, Yapeim has distributed a total of RM725 million to 14 million beneficiaries nationwide since 1985. This involves three core areas of Yapeim: economic development/entrepreneurship, educational assistance, and community aid. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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