LABUAN: The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) has allocated RM1.1mil in tithe contributions to assist underprivileged communities across the three Federal Territories through the Nur Ramadan 2025 initiative.
In a statement, the Federal Territories Department (JWP) said RM300,000 from the total amount would be distributed to 1,500 registered asnaf (eligible tithe recipients) and low-income individuals in Labuan.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, on Saturday (March 15), presented RM200 in cash aid to 300 recipients, including orphans, senior citizens, single mothers, persons with disabilities (PWD), and economically disadvantaged families, during the Nur Ramadan Programme at Surau Annur Rahim in Kampung Sungai Buton.
As part of the initiative, Surau Annur Rahim received a RM5,000 grant to enhance its facilities and ensure greater comfort for congregants.
JWP also announced that RM75,000 had been allocated to each Federal Territory to provide iftar (breaking-of-fast meals) and moreh (after prayers supper) for asnaf attending Nur Ramadan programmes. – Bernama
