Kangar: RHB Islamic Bank Berhad (RHB Islamic) handed over business zakat of RM1 million to the Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs) today. Its managing director, Datuk Adissadikin Ali, stated that this total is the highest the bank has ever handed over, which increased by RM350,000 compared to last year's RM650,000. This increment reflects the bank's commitment to strengthen cooperation with the council to empower the asnaf and B40 community.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Datuk Adissadikin Ali mentioned during a speech at the handover that the zakat contribution marks the bank's continued support for programmes that significantly impact domestic happiness. The event was graced by Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, in his capacity as MAIPs president, with council chief executive officer Mohd Nazim Mohd Noor also in attendance.

He further added that from 2021 till this year, RM532,449 in zakat wakalah has been channelled by the bank to six MAIPs-linked economic empowerment and community programmes. These initiatives, such as Harvest Bakery and a sewing and mobile phone repair workshop, have benefitted almost 200 individuals. These projects provide skill and practical training and prepare complete facilities to ensure the generation of sustainable income.

Datuk Adissadikin Ali also announced additional contributions of RM313,000 under the 2025 Perlis Asnaf Economic Development Project. These funds are earmarked to finance catfish farming projects at two locations: Jalan Kaki Bukit Paya, Kangar, and Taman Desa Asnaf Chuping near Padang Besar.