Kuala Lumpur | 27 August 2025 – The global stage for zakat and waqf is set to shine in Malaysia this October. PPZ-MAIWP joined the Sponsorship Handover Ceremony & Press Conference for the World Zakat & Waqf Forum (WZWF) 2025, held at Seri Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, and officiated by YB Senator Dato’ Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs).

The ceremony formally recognised the commitment of institutions and corporate partners that will make this international gathering possible. Among the main sponsors for WZWF 2025 are:

• Pusat Pungutan Zakat – MAIWP (PPZ-MAIWP)
• Kumpulan MBSB
• Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia (YWM)
• Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah (LZNK)
• BERNAS
• Malaysian Kuwaiti Investment Co. Sdn Bhd (MKIC)
• Yayasan Infaq ANGKASA

A Global Platform in Kuching

The World Zakat & Waqf Forum 2025 will take place on 13–15 October 2025 in Kuching, Sarawak, carrying the theme “New Global Zakat & Waqf Order.”

As the 14th Annual Meeting & International Conference, WZWF 2025 will convene scholars, policymakers, and practitioners from across the world to explore how zakat and waqf can serve as powerful instruments for:

• Sustainable development

• Social justice

• Economic empowerment

It is an opportunity for Malaysia to showcase its leadership in zakat and waqf management, while also learning from global best practices.

PPZ-MAIWP’s Commitment

For PPZ-MAIWP, being a corporate partner in this prestigious event is more than a sponsorship — it is a statement of commitment. As one of the country’s leading zakat collection institutions, PPZ-MAIWP recognises the importance of contributing to global conversations that shape the future of Islamic social finance.

Through its research arm, Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ), PPZ-MAIWP continues to produce knowledge, publications, and initiatives that inform practice and strengthen governance. By supporting WZWF 2025, PPZ-MAIWP reaffirms its role not only in serving the Federal Territories but also in helping to shape the global direction of zakat and waqf.

Looking Ahead

The Sponsorship Handover Ceremony marked the beginning of the final stretch of preparations towards October’s landmark gathering in Kuching. With strong institutional backing, WZWF 2025 promises to be a dynamic platform for new ideas, deeper collaboration, and renewed commitment to the role of zakat and waqf in building a just and sustainable world.

As the countdown to WZWF 2025 begins, PPZ-MAIWP stands ready to play its part in ensuring that Malaysia continues to lead, contribute, and inspire in the global zakat and waqf movement.