Abang Johari (centre) witnesses Haidar Khan (third left) presenting a mock cheque for RM1 million in zakat on behalf of the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) to Misnu (third right) during a ceremony at the Satria Pertiwi Complex in Kuching on June 10, 2026. Photo credit: UKAS

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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, June 10: The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) has contributed RM1 million in zakat to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS), with the handover witnessed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at the Satria Pertiwi Complex here today.

According to a report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), the zakat funds will be managed by TBS before being distributed to eligible recipients, including the poor, hardcore poor and other qualified asnaf groups.

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BDA was represented by its deputy chairman Dato Haidar Khan Asghar Khan, general manager Datu Muhamad Yakup Kari, members of its board, and senior management team.

Representing TBS were Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) president Datuk Misnu Taha, acting TBS general manager Iskandar Allan, TBS Operations Sector chief Mohd Yusree Mohd Zain, TBS Communications Division head Mohd Huzaid Husaini, and acting TBS Promotion and Dakwah Division head Mohd Nazir Kiprawi.

In the same report, BDA emphasised that zakat is not merely a religious obligation but also a trust and an important instrument in strengthening the wellbeing of the ummah and assisting those in need.

The authority said the zakat funds would be channelled through TBS to eligible recipients in accordance with the principles of social justice in Islam, while helping to improve the living standards of underprivileged communities. — DayakDaily