Penang: The Penang Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP) has announced a special Aidilfitri token of RM1,200 each for 218 Takmir teachers in the state. MAINPP president Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid, who is also Deputy Chief Minister I, stated that the council has allocated RM261,200 for this purpose, recognizing the essential role these teachers play in promoting Islamic teachings at mosques, suraus, and institutions such as the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), the Malaysian Prisons Department, and the Social Welfare Department (JKM).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid expressed his hopes that this initiative will help ease the financial burden of the teachers and motivate them to continue their efforts in sharing Islamic knowledge within the community. The announcement was made at the Penang Takmir Teachers' Iftar event, which also saw the launch of MAINPP's Integrated Management System (SPB).

The event was attended by notable figures including Penang Mufti Associate Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Sukki Othman, Deputy State Mufti Nor Azamir Alias, Penang Syariah Chief Judge Za'im Md Yudin, and MAINPP secretary Datuk Rosidi Hussain.