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PPZ-MAIWP RECEIVES ACADEMIC VISIT FROM DELEGATION OF UNIVERSITAS SYIAH KUALA, BANDA ACEH Pusat Pungutan Zakat Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (PPZ-MAIWP) has received an academic visit from a delegation of the Islamic Economics Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The delegation was welcomed by the Senior Manager of the Zakat Academy Unit (AZKA) PPZ-MAIWP, Dr. Muhsin Nor Paizin. The visit aimed to enhance zakat literacy among students through direct exposure to the practical aspects of zakat management. Among the key areas shared were the procedures for zakat collection as well as the management of zakat institutions in Malaysia. A total of 22 students from the fields of Islamic Economics and Accounting participated in this session. They are currently undergoing a student exchange programme at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Meanwhile, the Zakat Academy (AZKA-PPZ) expressed its highest appreciation for the visit and hopes that collaboration between zakat institutions and educational institutions will continue to be strengthened. This effort is seen as important in expanding international collaboration networks, particularly in the field of zakat and Islamic finance.

KUALA LUMPUR, 5 & 6 NOVEMBER 2025 — PPZ-MAIWP Supports the Waqf Dialogue 2025 (Muzakarah Waqaf 1.0) Pusat Pungutan Zakat, Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (PPZ-MAIWP) is proud to be a supporting partner of the Muzakarah Waqaf 1.0 (Waqf Dialogue 2025) organised by Waqaf An-Nur Corporation Berhad, held on 5 & 6 November 2025 at Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur.   MUZAKARAH WAQAF 1.0 – “Waqf Transformation: Ijtihad & Innovation” Carrying the theme “Waqf Transformation: Ijtihad & Innovation”, this event brings together renowned scholars, industry experts, and key stakeholders to discuss the strategic direction of waqf development in Malaysia. The Closing ceremony was officiated by YAB Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia. In this event also, Tuan Haji Bukhari Abd Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of Waqaf An-Nur, presented 11 resolutions formulated from five insightful discussion sessions throughout the event. The ceremony also featured the launch of the 25 Years of Waqaf An-Nur Coffee Table Book, which chronicles the organisation’s journey and achievements in advancing Malaysia’s corporate waqf agenda over the past two and a half decades. As a strategic partner in advancing Islamic social finance, PPZ-MAIWP remains committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen the synergy between zakat and waqf for the benefit of the ummah. The panel presentation slides can be found at the following link: https://wd.waqafannur.com.my/muat-turun-fail-muzakarah/ #PPZMAIWP #WaqfDialogue2025 #MuzakarahWaqaf #WakafAnNur #IslamicSocialFinance #WaqfTransformation #IjtihadAndInnovation #AkademiZakat #EmpoweringUmmah

PUTRAJAYA, 28 October 2025 — The Mufti of Federal Territory’s Office (JMWP) received a courtesy visit from a delegation of Pusat Pungutan Zakat, Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (PPZ-MAIWP), led by Mr. Azlan Shaari, General Manager of Human Resources. Strengthening Strategic Collaboration The visit aimed to further strengthen the strategic collaboration between PPZ-MAIWP and JMWP, particularly in the empowerment of zakat management that remains relevant to contemporary needs and the realities of urban communities. Both institutions share a common vision of enhancing the efficiency, governance, and social impact of zakat administration. The meeting was chaired by Sahibus Samahah Tuan Ahmad Fauwaz bin Fadzil, the Mufti of the Federal Territory, who emphasised the importance of fostering strong ties between fatwa institutions and zakat collection centres. This connection, he noted, is vital for ongoing knowledge exchange, research cooperation, and evidence-based fatwa formulation that supports the development of Islamic social finance. Towards a Shared Vision under Malaysia MADANI This collaborative engagement is expected to enhance the synergy between both institutions in strengthening zakat management based on Maqasid Syariah. It also aspires to contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of the ummah and the well-being of the community, aligning with the broader aspirations of Malaysia MADANI. #AkademiZakat #AZKA #ZakatResearch #PPZMAIWP #MuftiWilayah #IslamicSocialFinance #MaqasidSyariah #MalaysiaMADANI #KnowledgePartnership #ZakatGovernance