Sultan Of Perak Receives RM15.69 Million In Business Zakat

IPOH, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, graciously received business zakat contributions totalling RM15,685,085.18 from 12 corporate entities for Zakat Perak Al Ridzuan (ZAPAR). 

In a statement, ZAPAR said the zakat presentation ceremony was held at Istana Perak in Changkat Persekutuan, Bukit Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, today. 

The largest contribution, amounting to RM5,981,444.38, was from the Perak State Agricultural Development Corporation, presented by its chief executive officer, Mohd Azhar Mohd Yusof. 

Plus Malaysia Berhad, represented by Teras Teknologi Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Anwar Ishak, contributed RM2.9 million, while Bank Rakyat, represented by its chief strategy and sustainability officer Mohamad Taufik Mahamad Zakaria, contributed RM1,438,579. 

Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad contributed RM638,743, presented by its group chief executive officer Datuk Muzaffar Hisham, while Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zukri Samat presented over RM200,000 in business zakat. 

Felcra Berhad chief executive officer Datuk Mohamed Ismi Abdul Majid, representing the agency, presented RM1,433,323.45, while Hidro 2 Perak Sdn Bhd director Datuk Redza Rafiq Abdul Razak contributed RM122,290.35 in business zakat. 

Other contributors included Inspirapharma Sdn Bhd, represented by its managing director Datuk Zulkifli Jafar (RM780,000); FGV Group, represented by its group managing director Nurul Muhaniza Hanafi (RM655,907); and Metropolitan Utilities Corporation, represented by its general manager of operations Mohd Khairiri Mohamed Zubir (RM324,798). 

Sun Life Malaysia Takaful Berhad, represented by its chief executive officer Noor Azam Md Yusof, contributed RM100,000, while Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Berhad and Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Am Berhad, represented by their Group CEO Nor Azman Zainal, contributed RM1.11 million. 

Sultan Nazrin graciously presented the zakat contributions received to the Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk) chief executive officer, who is also a ZAPAR board member, Syamsul Hazeman Md Salleh. 

ZAPAR said the business zakat contributions reflected the corporate sector’s continued commitment to fulfilling its zakat obligations, while strengthening the role of zakat as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the well-being of the Muslim community. 

“The funds are expected to provide lasting benefits to the asnaf (eligible zakat recipients), particularly by easing their financial burdens and expanding opportunities to improve their standard of living. 

“May this noble effort continue to serve as a catalyst for fostering a culture of zakat contributions among the corporate community, while contributing to the prosperity and well-being of Perak Darul Ridzuan,” it said.

-- BERNAMA