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The Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
PPZ-MAIWP donates RM247,760 in wakalah funds to Putrajaya Hospital
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council-Zakat Collection Centre (PPZ-MAIWP) has contributed RM247,760 in wakalah funds to Putrajaya Hospital for the purchase of essential medical equipment. The donation, sourced from zakat contributors, will support over 30 types of medical tools, enhancing patient care services. The funds were pooled from multiple contributors, including the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) with RM134,560, the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) with RM50,000, and the remaining RM63,200 from employer and individual wakalah allocations. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar officiated the symbolic handover, highlighting the donation as a reflection of empathy and social responsibility. 'This contribution benefits not only individuals but institutions serving the public. It proves zakat can enhance our social system's capacity,' he said. Wakalah, a policy under MAIWP, allows zakat contributors to directly channel funds to eligible recipients (asnaf). The funds have already been used to procure critical hospital equipment, including diathermy machines, defibrillators, and ECG machines. Dr Nor'Aishah Abu Bakar, Federal Territories Director of Health, expressed gratitude for the initiative, stating, 'The donated equipment will greatly benefit hospital staff and improve patient comfort.' Also present were Putrajaya Hospital director Dr Suraya Amir Husin, MAIWP acting CEO Datuk Mohd Nizam Yahya, and PPZ-MAIWP CEO Datuk Abdul Hakim Amir Osman. - Bernama
Barnama
6 days ago
- Health
- Barnama
PPZ-MAIWP Channels Wakalah Funds Of RM247,760 To Putrajaya Hospital
PUTRAJAYA, July 17 (Bernama) -- The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council-Zakat Collection Centre (PPZ-MAIWP) today contributed RM247,760 in wakalah funds to Putrajaya Hospital for the purchase of over 30 types of medical equipment. The donation was made possible through the wakalah funds of several zakat contributors - the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), which contributed RM134,560; the National Water Services Commission (SPAN), which contributed RM50,000; and the remaining RM63,200 from employer and individual wakalah allocations. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar, who officiated the symbolic handover ceremony, described the donation as more than just financial aid, but also a testament to the spirit of empathy and a strong sense of social responsibility, particularly towards the country's healthcare system. 'We all recognise that the healthcare sector today faces numerous challenges, from rising patient numbers to increasingly complex treatment demands. 'This contribution benefits not only individuals but institutions that serve the public, such as hospitals. It proves that zakat is not limited to personal distribution but can also enhance the overall capacity of our social system,' he said. Wakalah is a policy under which MAIWP returns a portion of zakat or tithe payments to contributors, typically organisations or corporations, allowing them to channel the funds directly to eligible recipients (asnaf). The funds have already been used to procure essential hospital equipment, including diathermy machines, defibrillators, electrocardiogram (ECG) machines, and various other medical tools to support patient care and funeral management services. Earlier in the day, Dr Mohd Na'im handed over a mock cheque to Dr Nor'Aishah Abu Bakar, Federal Territories Director of Health, and toured the Putrajaya Hospital's Paediatric Endocrinology Ward. Also present at the event were Putrajaya Hospital director Dr Suraya Amir Husin, acting chief executive officer of MAIWP Datuk Mohd Nizam Yahya, and chief executive officer of PPZ-MAIWP Datuk Abdul Hakim Amir Osman.
The Sun
17-06-2025
- The Sun
Bayan Lepas factory engineer loses RM336,760
GEORGE TOWN: An engineer at a factory in Bayan Lepas near here lost RM336,760 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate in a recent incident. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said the 35-year-old woman received a phone call from an unknown number while at work on March 25. 'A man introducing himself as a representative of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) claimed that her phone number had been linked to 33 police reports for various crimes before the call was supposedly transferred to the Sarawak Police Contingent headquarters, where she spoke to another officer. 'The second police officer claimed that she was involved in a money laundering case and ordered her to hand over all her money for investigation, assuring her that the money would be returned after it was completed. The suspect also threatened to issue an arrest warrant if she failed to comply,' he said in a statement today. Hamzah said the frightened victim followed the suspect's instructions and transferred money online into 14 bank accounts from March 25 and June 9, until all her savings were drained. He said when the suspect continued to demand more money, the victim realised she had been scammed and filed a police report yesterday.
The Sun
17-06-2025
- The Sun
Bayan Lepas factory engineer loses RM336,760 to phone scam syndicate
GEORGE TOWN: An engineer at a factory in Bayan Lepas near here lost RM336,760 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate in a recent incident. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said the 35-year-old woman received a phone call from an unknown number while at work on March 25. 'A man introducing himself as a representative of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) claimed that her phone number had been linked to 33 police reports for various crimes before the call was supposedly transferred to the Sarawak Police Contingent headquarters, where she spoke to another officer. 'The second police officer claimed that she was involved in a money laundering case and ordered her to hand over all her money for investigation, assuring her that the money would be returned after it was completed. The suspect also threatened to issue an arrest warrant if she failed to comply,' he said in a statement today. Hamzah said the frightened victim followed the suspect's instructions and transferred money online into 14 bank accounts from March 25 and June 9, until all her savings were drained. He said when the suspect continued to demand more money, the victim realised she had been scammed and filed a police report yesterday.
New Straits Times
17-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Engineer loses over RM336,000 in phone scam
GEORGE TOWN: A 35-year-old engineer has fallen victim to a phone scam, losing a staggering RM336,760 in a fraud that spanned several weeks. Southwest District police confirmed receiving a police report on the case. Police have opened an investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which deals with cheating. State police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said, according to the engineer's report, the victim's ordeal began on March 25, when the engineer received a suspicious phone call while at work in a factory in Bayan Lepas. The victim claimed the caller had introduced himself as a representative from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and allegedly told the engineer that the victim's phone number had been linked to 33 police reports involving criminal activities. The call was then "transferred" to an individual claiming to be a police officer from the Sarawak contingent police headquarters (IPK Sarawak). "The impersonator accused the engineer of involvement in money laundering and was instructed to transfer funds to multiple bank accounts for the purposes of an 'investigation'. "To gain the engineer's trust, the suspect falsely promised that the money would be returned once the investigation was completed. "The victim was also threatened with an arrest warrant should the engineer fail to comply. Frightened and believing the claims to be true, the victim made multiple online transfers and cash deposits into 14 different bank accounts over the course of nearly three months, from March 25 to June 9. The total amount transferred was RM336,760," he said in a statement today. Hamzah said the scam only came to light when the scammer continued to demand additional payments. The engineer then lodged a police report. The latest incident came less than 24 hours after it was reported that police had launched investigations into separate cases of online investment fraud that cost two retirees a combined total of RM1,148,370, highlighting the growing threat of financial scams targeting unsuspecting victims via social media platforms.
