Yearly Archives: 2023

On June 26th, 2023, PPZ-MAIWP represented by Mr. Muhsin Nor Paizin, Manager of AZKA-PPZ, Hjh. Asfanozika Mokhtar dan Miss Nor Azira Ahmad received a visit from UNITEN representative, Dr. Raedah Sapingi, who is also an integrity officer at UNITEN. The visit is to make PPZ-MAIWP as a benchmark to help UNITEN achieve ISO 37001 (ABMS) certification

On June 21st, 2023, Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ) represented by En. Muhsin Nor Paizin, Manager of AZKA-PPZ presented a topic titled Zakat Dakwah Mechanism: The Experience of the Federal Territories in Muzakarah Zakat Nusantara 2023 organised by USIM and LZS (the presentation is in Malay). May it be beneficial to all. Resources of the presentation are as follow: -Slides: https://bit.ly/slideZakatAZKA-PPZ -Recording: https://youtu.be/C1cY0IulCbE https://youtu.be/C1cY0IulCbE

On June 19th, 2023, Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ) represented by En. Muhsin Nor Paizin, Manager of AZKA-PPZ attending a focus group discussion (FGD) on Social Protection, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JPM) dan Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) di Mercure Living Putrajaya. For this purpose, UNDP supports the Implementation Coordination Unit, Prime Minister’s Department (ICU JPM) in implementing the Government’s plan to strengthen Malaysia’s social protection policy. In line with the Plan Twelfth Malaysia (RMK12, Strategy A5), this project aims to improve effectiveness, efficiency and targets social protection system.

On June 14th, 2023, Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ) held an interview session with students from Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences (KENMS), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) AZKA-PPZ is represented by Mr Muhsin Nor Paizin, Manager of AZKA-PPZ, and Ms Nurul Shuhada Mamat, Research Executive of PPZ-MAIWP.

On June 13th, 2023, Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ) held an interview session with students from Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM). AZKA-PPZ is represented by Mr Muhsin Nor Paizin, Manager of AZKA-PPZ, and Ms Nurul Shuhada Mamat, Research Executive of PPZ-MAIWP.

On June 8th, 2023, Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ) held an interview session with students from AIKOL-IIUM. This interview involves a study entitled “Zakat Al-Mutaghallat in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur”. AZKA-PPZ is represented by Mr. Muhsin Nor Paizin, Manager of AZKA-PPZ, and Ms. Nurul Shuhada Mamat, Research Executive of PPZ-MAIWP.

On June 8th, 2023, Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ) receive a visit from UPTM Researchers regarding The ISHRAF SME Bank Group Program is an initiative implemented by the Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia (SME Bank) to provide financial assistance and support to Asnaf entrepreneurs in Malaysia. Asnaf refers to individuals or families who are eligible to receive assistance under Islamic law, such as the poor, orphans, and widows. The program aims to uplift the economic status of Asnaf entrepreneurs by providing them with access to capital and training to improve their business skills. The program involves collaborating with selected corporate agencies or entities to identify potential Asnaf entrepreneurs based on established criteria. The selected Asnaf entrepreneurs receive funding or capital from the program, along with continuous business advisory and coaching assistance from a training consultant, the Centre for Entrepreneur Development and Research (CEDAR). The program’s primary goal is to enhance the economic well-being of Asnaf entrepreneurs and contribute to the overall development of the SME sector in Malaysia. The ISHRAF SME Bank Group Program is part of the bank’s efforts to promote financial inclusion and support the growth of small and medium-sized businesses in the country. The ISHRAF SME Bank Group Program is an initiative implemented by the Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia (SME Bank) to provide financial assistance and support to Asnaf entrepreneurs in Malaysia. Asnaf refers to individuals or families who are eligible to receive assistance under Islamic law, such as the poor, orphans, and widows. The program aims to uplift the economic status of Asnaf entrepreneurs by providing them with access to capital and training to improve their business skills. The program involves collaborating with selected corporate agencies or entities to identify potential Asnaf entrepreneurs based on established criteria. The selected Asnaf entrepreneurs receive funding or capital from the program, along with continuous business advisory and coaching assistance from a training consultant, the Centre for Entrepreneur Development and Research (CEDAR). The program’s primary goal is to enhance the economic well-being of Asnaf entrepreneurs and contribute to the overall development of the SME sector in Malaysia. The ISHRAF SME Bank Group Program is part of the bank’s efforts to promote financial inclusion and support the growth of small and medium-sized businesses in the country. AZKA-PPZ is represented by En. Muhsin Nor Paizin, Manager of AZKA-PPZ.

On June 7th, 2023, Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ) paid a visit to Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) in Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur. The basis of the meeting was to discuss potential collaboration in terms of research and publication of zakat books, but AZKA took the opportunity to inform and warn about business zakat payments. InshaAllah, as a result of the planned collaboration discussion, UniKL representatives will refine and propose business zakat payment so that further collaboration can be made smoothly. UniKL is represented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adidah Lajis (Deputy Director of Center for Research and Innovation), Prof. Dr. Naziruddin Abdullah (Dean of UniKL Business School), and Mrs. Pazilah Hamzah (Head Librarian TAKC UniKL). AZKA-PPZ is represented by En. Muhsin Nor Paizin, Manager of AZKA-PPZ.