MELAKA: The spirit of giving prior to the Ramadan month starts early in the state with RM6.5mil of tithe (zakat) being distributed to 10,420 eligible recipients in stages.
Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the quantum of the financial assistance has also been increased to RM400 per household with an additional RM100 to be given to each hardcore poor to buy essential food items during the Holy Month.
Uh-oh! Daily quota reached.
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