Baghdad:Pahang UDA Holdings Berhad (UDA) and Wakaf Pahang have reinforced their partnership to advance wakaf (endowment) property development through the Wakaf Irsod Seminar 2026 held in Pahang.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the event featured the presentation of a RM3.1 million contribution to Wakaf Pahang. This contribution, which includes allocations to wakaf irsod and the Mosque Wakaf Fund, underscores the commitment to leveraging wakaf resources for the ongoing social, educational, healthcare, and economic development of the ummah.
UDA chairman Tan Sri Mohd Annuar Zaini emphasized the company's dedication to developing wakaf properties through strategic partnerships with state religious institutions and other stakeholders. He highlighted the importance of public understanding of wakaf, advocating for clear communication about the management and benefits of contributions to foster a culture of giving.
The seminar was inaugurated by the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah. Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail and other state government leaders were also in attendance.
Mohd Annuar noted that UDA has initiated four wakaf property development projects in Penang and Kedah, valued at RM313 million. These projects provide returns to the Penang and Kedah State Islamic Religious Councils, supporting community welfare and economic activities.
Dr Mohd Azmi Othman, CEO of Pahang Zakat and Wakaf Collection Centre, stated that the seminar aligns with the Sultan of Pahang's decree to utilize wakaf irsod as a strategic tool for Islamic economic development, as per the Pahang Waqf Enactment 2022. He described the seminar as a catalyst for action, integrating government assets, institutional commitment, and corporate participation for lasting benefits through wakaf.
Currently, Wakaf Pahang manages 575 wakaf properties valued at RM73.3 million. Public participation in wakaf initiatives has grown, with 11,796 contributors and collections exceeding RM5 million.
The three-day seminar, titled 'Masa Depan Pembangunan Hartanah Wakaf Daripada Aset kepada Impak,' commenced on November 1, gathering 120 participants from various sectors to focus on wakaf irsod and the development of wakaf land owned by State Islamic Religious Councils.