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Barnama
06-07-2025
- General
- Barnama
YAPIEM Allocates RM13.5 Mln To Improve Housing For Asnaf Families
PASIR PUTEH, July 6 (Bernama) – Nearly 300 underprivileged families across Malaysia have benefited from improved housing through a RM13.5 million allocation by the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (YAPIEM) from 2020 to May this year. The funds, channelled through the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), have supported the construction and repair of 293 homes for asnaf (those eligible to receive zakat), as part of a national initiative to uplift living conditions for vulnerable groups. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said the projects include 167 home repairs and 126 new builds, with 199 projects completed and 94 currently in progress. 'This initiative is made possible through generous public contributions to the YAPIEM Trust Fund, which are channelled directly to those in need,' he said at the Sinar Lestari and Sinar Kasih Housing Programme handover ceremony in Kampung Merkang here today. The housing programme is implemented in collaboration with the Kelantan Federal Development Office (PPPNK) and the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) under the Prime Minister's Department. YAPIEM, established in 1976, is one of 14 agencies under the Religious Affairs portfolio. At the event, four recipients under the eKasih Kelantan programme received newly built homes, each valued at RM80,000, totalling RM320,000. Among them was Nor Liza Hassan, 51, who had waited 14 years for a home. She now provides full-time care for her husband, Mohd Ridzuan Nawi, 52, who has been bedridden since 2011 following a fall. 'This is truly a meaningful blessing. I've been applying for housing aid for over a decade,' she said. Nor Liza also supports their two children, aged 17 and 18, one of whom is still in school while the other is studying at Kelantan Matriculation College in Kok Lanas.
The Sun
06-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
YAPIEM allocates RM13.5 mln to upgrade homes for asnaf families
PASIR PUTEH: Close to 300 underprivileged families in Malaysia have seen their housing conditions improve thanks to a RM13.5 million allocation by the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (YAPIEM) between 2020 and May this year. The funding, managed through the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), has facilitated the construction and repair of 293 homes for asnaf (those eligible for zakat assistance). This effort is part of a broader national push to enhance living standards for vulnerable communities. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar shared that the initiative includes 167 home repairs and 126 new builds, with 199 projects completed and 94 still underway. 'This initiative is made possible through generous public contributions to the YAPIEM Trust Fund, which are channelled directly to those in need,' he said during the Sinar Lestari and Sinar Kasih Housing Programme handover ceremony in Kampung Merkang. The programme is a collaborative effort involving the Kelantan Federal Development Office (PPPNK) and the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) under the Prime Minister's Department. YAPIEM, established in 1976, is among 14 agencies under the Religious Affairs portfolio. At the event, four recipients under the eKasih Kelantan programme were handed keys to newly built homes, each valued at RM80,000, totalling RM320,000. One beneficiary, Nor Liza Hassan, 51, had waited 14 years for a home. She now cares full-time for her husband, Mohd Ridzuan Nawi, 52, who has been bedridden since 2011 after a fall. 'This is truly a meaningful blessing. I've been applying for housing aid for over a decade,' she said. Nor Liza supports two children, aged 17 and 18, one still in school while the other attends Kelantan Matriculation College in Kok Lanas. The family relies on monthly aid from the Social Welfare Department and PERKESO, as her husband previously worked as a school security guard. To supplement their income, she sells herbal products online and works as a seasonal food vendor during Ramadan, with plans to open a small food stall when possible. Single mother Nik Shazrina Nik Mohd Zulkiflee also received assistance—a RM9,600 Sinar Kasih grant—after her husband died in a road accident last year. The aid aims to ease her financial burden following the loss of the family's sole breadwinner.
Malay Mail
27-04-2025
- Malay Mail
Don't trust celebrity endorsements blindly: Minister warns Malaysians against dubious Haj deals
JITRA, April 27 — Muslims have been urged to exercise tabayyun, the practice of verifying and investigating, before committing to Haj packages that appear dubious, in a bid to avoid falling victim to scams. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said that fraudulent Haj packages continue to surface every year, with scammers increasingly exploiting celebrity endorsements to lure in unsuspecting pilgrims. 'With the first group of Malaysian pilgrims scheduled to depart on April 29, this is the time when fraudulent agents often target vulnerable individuals. I urge all Muslims planning to perform Haj to verify their packages with Tabung Haji to ensure legitimacy,' he said. Mohd Na'im reminded the public that there are only 37 officially licensed Haj Pilgrimage Operators (PJH) certified by Lembaga Tabung Haji, and warned against engaging with unlicensed agents. 'It's devastating when individuals lose their hard-earned savings because they failed to properly verify the legitimacy of an agent or package. Don't let a lack of caution result in such financial loss,' he noted. The minister also criticised the use of celebrities to promote unverified Haj packages, pointing out that many celebrities themselves are unaware they are being exploited by fraudulent parties. 'Just because a celebrity promotes a package doesn't make it trustworthy. Always double-check with the authorities, such as Tabung Haji. Given the large sums involved, it's crucial to be cautious,' he said. He was speaking to reporters at a house key handover ceremony under Yapeim's Sinar Lestari programme to Mashitoh Khasim, a café assistant at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), in Kampung Rawa yesterday. Mohd Na'im also reminded potential pilgrims to adhere to Saudi Arabia's strict Haj regulations, especially with regard to securing a valid permit, to ensure their pilgrimage is both smooth and lawful. 'Performing Haj without a valid permit is prohibited by Saudi authorities. Malaysians are known for their discipline, and we should not jeopardise our privileges due to the actions of a few. Let's not allow carelessness to affect future pilgrims,' he said. — Bernama
Barnama
26-04-2025
- Barnama
Muslims Urged To Verify Hajj Packages Amid Scam Concerns
GENERAL JITRA, April 26 (Bernama) -- Muslims have been urged to exercise tabayyun, the practice of verifying and investigating, before committing to Hajj packages that appear dubious, in a bid to avoid falling victim to scams. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said that fraudulent Hajj packages continue to surface every year, with scammers increasingly exploiting celebrity endorsements to lure in unsuspecting pilgrims. 'With the first group of Malaysian pilgrims scheduled to depart on April 29, this is the time when fraudulent agents often target vulnerable individuals. I urge all Muslims planning to perform Hajj to verify their packages with Tabung Haji to ensure legitimacy,' he said. Mohd Na'im reminded the public that there are only 37 officially licensed Hajj Pilgrimage Operators (PJH) certified by Lembaga Tabung Haji, and warned against engaging with unlicensed agents. 'It's devastating when individuals lose their hard-earned savings because they failed to properly verify the legitimacy of an agent or package. Don't let a lack of caution result in such financial loss,' he noted. The minister also criticised the use of celebrities to promote unverified Hajj packages, pointing out that many celebrities themselves are unaware they are being exploited by fraudulent parties. 'Just because a celebrity promotes a package doesn't make it trustworthy. Always double-check with the authorities, such as Tabung Haji. Given the large sums involved, it's crucial to be cautious,' he said. He was speaking to reporters at a house key handover ceremony under YAPEIM's Sinar Lestari programme to Mashitoh Khasim, a café assistant at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), in Kampung Rawa earlier today. Mohd Na'im also reminded potential pilgrims to adhere to Saudi Arabia's strict Hajj regulations, especially with regard to securing a valid permit, to ensure their pilgrimage is both smooth and lawful.
