RM1.6 MLN ALLOCATED TO YAPEIM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SINCE 2023

KANGAR, April 27 (Bernama) -- The Community Development Project (PPKY) under Yayasan Pembangunan Ekonomi Islam Malaysia (YAPEIM) has received RM1.6 million in allocations nationwide since the programme was launched in 2023.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the programme has benefited thousands of low-income families, students, asnaf entrepreneurs and orphans.

“This programme supports the community holistically through economic and entrepreneurship initiatives, as well as provides educational and social assistance,” he told reporters after presenting contributions and officiating a YAPEIM programme at Masjid Al-Ghufran today.

Mohd Na’im added that 12 PPKY locations have been established across the country to date.

Meanwhile, he said YAPEIM disbursed RM196,500 through the PPKY, Aidilfitri MADANI YAPEIM, and Sinar Lestari YAPEIM programmes in Perlis, during today’s programme. 

“The PPKY programme in Perlis involved RM60,000 covering contributions to Masjid Al-Ghufran, financial aid and food assistance for 160 recipients, educational support for 200 recipients, as well as other community contributions,” he said.

He added that under the Aidilfitri MADANI YAPEIM programme, a total of RM46,500 was distributed, while RM90,000 was channelled under Sinar Lestari YAPEIM through a strategic partnership with the Perlis State Development Office for the repair and upgrading of business premises.

Meanwhile, he said that from 1985 to December 2024, YAPEIM has disbursed RM725 million to 14 million beneficiaries nationwide through its core focus on Islamic economic development, education and community services.

“YAPEIM also operates the Ar-Rahnu YAPEIM microfinancing service with 203 branches nationwide, providing RM17.5 billion in financing to nearly one million customers from 2000 to March 2025,” he added. 

-- BERNAMA