PPZ-MAIWP AIMS TO COLLECT RM90 MILLION THROUGH MONTHLY ZAKAT DEDUCTION CAMPAIGN

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council - Zakat Collection Centre (PPZ-MAIWP), today launched the ‘Jom Potong 2024’ campaign, to encourage more Muslims to pay zakat through a monthly salary deduction scheme.

PPZ-MAIWP chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Hakim Amir Osman said that the six-month campaign, running from July 1 to Dec 31, aims to collect a total of RM90 million from 7,000 zakat payers.

He emphasised that zakat payment through the scheme is crucial, as it ensures the continuity of zakat distribution by PPZ-MAIWP, to asnaf (those eligible to receive zakat) recipients in the Federal Territories, every month.

“Paying zakat through the monthly deduction scheme is highly encouraged, because the distribution of zakat to asnaf, such as monthly financial assistance, depends entirely on this collection,” he said at the launch of the campaign today.

Abdul Hakim expressed optimism that this payment channel will remain popular among zakat payers, due to its simplicity and systematic approach, and it can be adjusted with the monthly tax deduction (PCB).

Abdul Hakim also highlighted that zakat payers are eligible for a 100 per cent income tax rebate from the Inland Revenue Board, alongside automatic coverage under the Kafalah Muzakki Scheme, providing a death benefit of up to RM3,000.

“I encourage Muslims to take advantage of these benefits to seize this opportunity, as it allows them to fulfil their responsibilities to both country and religion,” he emphasised.

Additionally, Abdul Hakim said that 250 zakat payers stand a chance to win various attractive prizes, including umrah packages, electric motorcycles, massage chairs, air wheel luggage, and more, through the campaign.

Zakat payers interested in participating can simply fill out the online form via the link ptg.zakat.com.my, with PPZ-MAIWP handling the salary deduction process directly with their employers.

-- BERNAMA