SELANGOR SULTAN RECEIVES RM7.65 MLN IN BUSINESS ZAKAT FROM FOUR COMPANIES

SHAH ALAM, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, graced a ceremony to receive business zakat (tithes) amounting to RM7.65 million from four companies at Masjid Raja Bendahara Tengku Badar Shah here today.

The four companies are Tenaga Nasional Berhad, contributing RM3.39 million; Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera (RM1.86 million); CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad (RM1.2 million); and Safeguards Secure Solution Sdn Bhd (RM1.2 million).

His Royal Highness received the business zakat during the Iftar Ceremony with the People, Hari Raya Contribution Presentation, and the Official Opening of Masjid Raja Bendahara Tengku Badar Shah.

Accompanying the Ruler at the event were the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, and the Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah.

In his speech, Sultan Sharafuddin extended Hari Raya Aidilfitri greetings to all Muslims and expressed his hope that Ramadan would bring positive changes in individuals.

“May this Ramadan successfully instil patience, discipline, trustworthiness, and self-restraint among Muslims, not only during this holy month but throughout their lives,” he said.

Sultan Sharafuddin also presented Hari Raya contributions amounting to RM211,500 to 423 asnaf (eligible zakat recipients) from the Petaling district.

At the same event, His Royal Highness also graced the openin gof Masjid Raja Bendahara Tengku Badar Shah, a newly constructed management mosque completed last year.

Built at a cost of RM24.1 million, the mosque can accommodate up to 4,500 congregants at a time.

-- BERNAMA