Premier witnesses RM220k zakat handover
KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) has received business tithe (zakat) amounting to RM220,000 from Senari Synergy Sdn Bhd. Witnessed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the handover of the business tithe took place at Wisma Bapa Malaysia today. Senari Synergy Group’s managing director, Jefri Ahmad Tambi, handed over the tithe 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 […]
Petronas entity donates RM30k to less fortunate in Gedong
GEDONG: Badan Kebajikan Kakitangan Islam Petronas (Bakip) contributed RM30,000 to some 200 less fortunate people who were eligible to receive zakat (tithe) aid here. The zakat contribution was divided into three zones – Gedong, Pangkor Gedong and Ulu Gedong. The contribution was distributed by advisor to the Sarawak Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment, […]
Premier witnesses handing over of tithes
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the handing over of zakat (tithe) from Syarikat Sanjung Etika Sdn Bhd and Petronesa Group to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) during an Iftar ceremony at Dewan Jamilah, Yayasan Sarawak, here last night (April 6). The first zakat presentation amounting to RM45,750 was handed over […]
Premier witnesses handing over of tithes, donations
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the handing over of zakat (tithes) amounting to RM400,000 and RM500,000 of waqf donations contributed by the general public through RHB Islamic to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) today. The zakat payment for the financial year ending 2021 was submitted by the managing director and […]
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 […]
2021 zakat fitrah set at RM7 per person
KUCHING: The zakat fitrah (personal) rate this year has been set at RM7 per person by the Sarawak Mufti Department, says Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS). TBS general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie said payment could be made starting Tuesday (April 13) should the fasting month begin on the said date, subject to […]
4,370 needy receive donations from TBS
KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) has successfully helped a total of 4,370 needy people in just a few months this year, said TBS general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie. According to him, the assistance provided involved an expenditure of RM5.9 million. “Starting with the Covid-19 pandemic last year, we managed to help […]
92,000 Muslims have paid zakat fitrah
KUCHING: By the 21st day of Ramadan (May 14), some 92,000 Muslims throughout the state have fulfilled their zakat fitrah (personal tithe) totalling RM643,000 through the multiple online payment platforms. Sarawak Baitulmal Fund (TBS) general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie said with the availability of online payment platforms during the movement control […]
520 receive wang zakat from Fatimah
DALAT: A total of 520 needy persons in Dalat constituency received wang zakat from Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah on Thursday. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Dalat Branch Women chief Hatiah Sepawi, who represented Fatimah, handed over the contribution to all the party’s sub-branch Skuad Sayang Plus […]
