KLANG, March 19 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) today handed over a donation of RM11.7 million to 27 Riqab Rehabilitation Houses (RPR) through the Riqab Rehabilitation Assistance Grant to assist the welfare of riqab asnaf, especially in Selangor.
MAIS Riqab Committee chairman Tan Sri Hashim Meon said the contribution involved the cost of programmes, management and care of Asnaf Riqab at all RPRs under the supervision of MAIS this year.
He said among the RPRs were the Selangor Charity and Welfare Organisation (PAKATS), Rumah Sahabat, Rumah Perlindungan Darul Ukhuwah, Pertubuhan Insan Permata Disayangi (PINTAS) and Bayt Rahmah Women's Protection and Guidance House.
"MAIS also contributed RM400,000 to 1,000 Asnaf Riqab in the state to help them make early preparations for Syawal," he said in his speech at the RPR 2025 Tadarus and Iftar Perdana Ceremony here today.
Hashim said the donation, using the zakat allocation of asnaf riqab, was also aimed at helping asnaf riqab who needed rehabilitation, protection, treatment, prevention and control assistance to encourage them to return to the base.
"MAIS hopes that the assistance provided can be used properly, especially for RPR operators to help the houses involved carry out their social responsibilities to ensure that the asnaf are given proper protection, rehabilitation and guidance," he said.
--BERNAMA
