KWB pays RM212,000 in business zakat
KUCHING: Kuching Water Board (KWB) has contributed its first business zakat (tithe) payment totalling RM212,500 to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS). According to the press statement, this was the first time KWB declared a zakat payment based on its performance and financial position for the year ended 2023. “Kuching Water Board is committed to fulfilling its […]
BDA contributes RM1mln zakat to Baitulmal Sarawak
BINTULU: The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) handed over a business tithe (zakat) amounting to RM1 million for the financial year ending in 2023 to the Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS). A brief handover ceremony was held at the office of the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at Wisma Bapa, Petra Jaya, on […]
Immediate relief for fire victims
KUCHING: The Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) sprang into action to assist the victims of a devastating fire in Kampung Haji Baki today (Mar 22). The blaze, which happened at 5.30 am, laid waste to eight homes, leaving families in dire straits. The TBS, in collaboration with Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Ir Lo Khere Chiang, provided […]
Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak introduces innovative ready-to-eat food packages
KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) continues to move forward in providing assistance by introducing an innovative ready-to-eat food package to alleviate the burdens of the less fortunate. It serves as an alternative food source that is easy to prepare, allowing users to enjoy hot and delicious meals that can also be stored for an extended […]
Bank Rakyat contributes RM1.59m tithe to TBS
KUCHING: Bank Rakyat today (June 16) contributed RM1,588,987 ‘zakat’ (tithe) to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) here. The presentation of the mock cheque for the amount from Bank Rakyat chief executive officer Dr Mohammad Hanis Osman to TBS president Datuk Misnu Taha was witnessed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Prior to […]
First Zakat Collection Kiosk launched
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Muslims can now make zakat fitrah (personal tithe) payments at the newly launched Zakat Collection Kiosk at Majma Mall. Sarawak Baitulmal Fund (TBS) general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie said the Zakat Collection Kiosk was an initiative by TBS with the goal of making it easier for Muslims […]
Muslim-minority nations express interest in learning TBS management methods
KUCHING: Islamic religious authorities in Muslim-minority countries have expressed interest in learning from Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) on its management methods. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said TBS hopes to share its management methods next year. “Among the countries that want to follow our footsteps (in setting up) the TBS method […]
Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak gives donations to 41 orphans
KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) has distributed a total of RM4,920 in donations to 41 beneficiaries from the asnaf group with orphan status. The contribution falls under the two main categories of the TBS programme, namely the Programme for Strengthening Scholarly Traditions and the Programme for Strengthening Community Welfare. In the same event, TBS also […]
Agrobank pays zakat amounting to RM275,626.57 to TBS
KUCHING: Agrobank handed over a cheque for RM275,626.57 as payment of business zakat for 2021 to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) on Friday (Aug 19). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the presentation made by Agrobank chairman Datuk Mustapha Buang to Sarawak Islamic Council (SIC) chairman Datuk Misnu Taha. “We hope that […]
RM1.16 million in corporate tithe
KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) has received corporate zakat or tithe amounting to RM1.16 million for the financial year 2021 from Maybank Islamic Berhad (Maybank Islamic). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the handing over of the corporate zakat mock cheque from Maybank Islamic to TBS at the Premier’s Office, Wisma […]
