Monthly Archives: October 2023

AZKA Appointed as Chief Jury for 2nd Inter-University Muamalat Interactive Game (MIG) @ UIS

  • October 31, 2023
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On October 31st, 2023, Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ), represented by Mr. Muhsin Nor Paizin (Manager of AZKA-PPZ) was appointed as the Chief Jury as well as an Independent Jury (Industry) for the 2nd Inter-University Muamalat Interactive Game (MIG) competition at Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS); together with Dr. Supiah and Dr. Kasumalinda from USIM. A total of 8 universities have anticipated this event. After an intense battle of wits and strategic thinking, the winners are: 🥇 Gold Winner: Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS). 🥈 Silver Winner: Kolej Islam Teknologi Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang (KITAB). 🥉 Bronze Winner: Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). Best Participant: Nur Nadhirah Zakiyyah bt Mohammad Nazmi from the Faculty of Syariah and Law, Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS). Congratulations to the organizers IRCIEF UIS and all the winners. Thank you again to IIRCIEF UIS for inviting AZKA-PPZ.

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AZKA-PPZ Present a Topic of Zakattech at IDMAC 2023 Organized by ISDEV-USM

  • October 25, 2023
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On October 25th, 2023, Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ), represented by Mr. Muhsin Nor Paizin (Manager of AZKA-PPZ) presented as a Keynote Speaker presenting the topic titled Zakattech: PPZ-MAIWP’S Approach Towards Addressing The Digital Era in the IDMAC 2023 which was organized by ISDEV-USM. The Content of the Keynote Address is:  PPZ-MAIWP’s Technological Development Framework Of Zakat In Regards To Blockchaintechnolog Zakat on Digital Assets Zakat Backend System The full view of the slides presentation can be accessed at: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFx2l38kWk/R0G3O0qnUK5KPU52JUEH-g/view?utm_content=DAFx2l38kWk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer Thank you to ISDEV USM for inviting AZKA-PPZ to share the latest information in the zakat industry.

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Launching of ETIQA AZKA Corner @ UiTM Dungun

  • October 23, 2023
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On October 26th, 2023, Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ), represented by Mr. Muhsin Nor Paizin (Manager of AZKA-PPZ) gave a speech of appreciation at the Ceremony Launching of the ETIQA AZKA Reading Corner which was built in collaboration with Etiqa and AZKA at UiTM Dungun Campus. Much appreciation is given to Etiqa and UiTM for inviting AZKA to collaborate. This is AZKA’s 5th reading corner with Etiqa, and overall 13th corner in AZKA’s network. This corner was inaugurated by Mr. Zafri Ab Halim (CEO of Etiqa Family Takaful Bhd) with Prof. TS Dr. Mazidah Puteh (Rector of UiTM Dungun). Alhamdulillah. For more information about others AZKA Corner visits: https://azka.zakat.com.my/azkacorner/

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AZKA-PPZ Presented a Research Paper at WZWF 2023 @ Alor Setar, Kedah.

  • October 17, 2023
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On October 17th, 2023, Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ), represented by Mr Muhsin Nor Paizin (Manager of AZKA-PPZ) presented a research paper titled “PUBLIC VIEW ON THE TENDENCIES OF WAQF PROJECT SECTOR”. The research background is as follows: Management of CASH WAQF (General Waqf and Specific Waqf) was recently been handed over to PUSAT PUNGUTAN ZAKAT (PPZ) starting December 2022 by Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (MAIWP). PPZ-MAIWP has outlined SEVEN SECTORS of waqf projects. The waqf project sector involves the economy, Emergency, Healthcare, Education, Property, Science and technology, and Social. Because PPZ-MAIWP has just recently been entrusted with managing cash waqf matters in the Federal Territory of Malaysia, there is a need to investigate which waqf project sectors should be prioritized. This study will not cover any legal or regulatory framework aspect. The full view of the research slides can be accessed via: https://bit.ly/wzwf2023muhsin

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AZKA-PPZ Received a Visit from UPTM Students

  • October 4, 2023
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On October 4th, 2023, Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ) held an interview session with two groups of students from Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM). Both groups were seeking information to complete an assignment related to the topic of zakat and its implementation in Malaysia. AZKA-PPZ is represented by Mr Muhsin Nor Paizin, Manager of AZKA-PPZ.

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