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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.

On May 31st, 2023, Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ) received a visit from the students of Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyah of Laws (AIKOL), IIUM Gombak. This meeting is aimed at interviewing PPZ-MAIWP for a study related to Zakat Management Institutions in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. The scope of the study includes questions related to the history & basic goals of the institution of zakat in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, the latest zakat collection and distribution data, information related to zakat distribution and collection as well as related contemporary issues. We hope the discussions’ outcome will have a good impact in the near future. AZKA-PPZ is represented by Mr. Muhsin Nor Paizin, Manager of AZKA-PPZ, and Ms. Nurul Shuhada Mamat, Research Executive of PPZ-MAIWP.

On May 25th, 2023, Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ) visits UMW Corporation Sdn. Bhd. which is represented by Mrs Norita Ab Hamid (Head, Culture & Engagement, Group Human Capital (HR)) of UMW UMW is interested in working together to hold a series of webinars/learning programs at an internal level as an excellent culture development among their staff. We hope that the outcome of the discussions will have a good impact. AZKA-PPZ is represented by En. Muhsin Nor Paizin, Manager of AZKA-PPZ.

On May 24th, 2023, Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ) received a courtesy visit from the Syariah Division of MBSB Bank. En. Muhsin Nor Paizin, Manager of AZKA-PPZ, welcomes this visit and is always open to any cooperation that benefits society and ummah. We hope that the outcome of the discussions will have a good impact in the near future. AZKA-PPZ is represented by En. Muhsin Nor Paizin, Manager of AZKA-PPZ.

On May 23th, 2023, Mr. Muhsin Nor Paizin, the Manager of Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ) has presented a presentation titled “Zakat Era Digital: Mendepani Masyarakat Digital Natives” at Politeknik Ungku Omar, Ipoh. The presentation is focused on three sub-topics: Innovation on Zakat Collection. Innovation in Zakat Distribution What to expect in the future The slide presentation can be accessed at: https://bit.ly/zakatdigitalnatives