2 September 2025 – Pusat Pungutan Zakat – Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (PPZ-MAIWP) had the honour of receiving a courtesy visit from the Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School (AAGBS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam. The visit was aimed at exploring opportunities for strategic collaboration between the two institutions.

Purpose of the Visit

The courtesy call served as a platform to discuss potential collaborations in several areas, including:

• Community development, particularly in nurturing awareness of zakat and strengthening the culture of knowledge.

• Education, through joint research initiatives, knowledge-sharing, and professional training programmes.

• Social well-being, with initiatives designed to provide direct impact to communities in need.

Such collaborations are expected to bring benefits not only to the Federal Territories but also to contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of Muslims at the national level.

A Meaningful Discussion

During the session, both parties exchanged views on areas where their strengths could complement one another. AAGBS, as a centre of postgraduate excellence in management and Islamic finance, and PPZ-MAIWP, as a professional zakat collection and management institution, each bring unique expertise that can be synergised.

The collaboration is envisioned to pave the way for joint research, the production of academic publications, and capacity-building programmes that will further strengthen the ecosystem of zakat and Islamic finance.

Looking Ahead

PPZ-MAIWP welcomes this engagement with AAGBS UiTM Shah Alam as an important first step towards building a stronger strategic partnership. With shared commitment, both parties hope to make this collaboration a catalyst for future high-impact initiatives.

May this partnership continue to bring benefits to society and serve as a model of synergy between academia and zakat institutions in advancing community development.