KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) — RHB Islamic Bank Berhad (“RHB Islamic” or “Bank”) has once again partnered with Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Perlis (“MAIPs”) for the annual Program Kayuhan Agihan MAIPs Peduli, an initiative that is set to bring significant empowerment to the B40 and asnaf communities in Perlis. This programme includes a zakat payment from RHB Islamic to MAIPs, as well as a partnership with MAIPs’ subsidiary, Akademi Transformasi Asnaf MAIPs (“ATAM”), to support entrepreneurship projects focused on B40 and asnaf communities in Perlis.
During this event, Dato’ Adissadikin Ali, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of RHB Islamic Bank Berhad, presented a zakat contribution of RM650,000 to Tuan Haji Mohd Nazim Mohd Noor, Chief Executive Officer of MAIPs, in the presence of DYMM Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra ibni Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, the Regent of Perlis (“DYMM Pemangku Raja Perlis”). Additionally, the Bank contributed close to RM50,000 towards equipping a centre aimed at empowering B40 and asnaf entrepreneurs in the gadget repair industry. This collaboration with ATAM to establish Pusat Baikpulih Telefon Pintar in Kangar, Perlis will serve as a dedicated workspace for asnaf entrepreneurs venturing into the gadget repair business, with ATAM providing essential skills and equipment for their business. This project will mark another significant milestone, apart from the previous projects for B40 and asnaf communities in Perlis.