Tithe through tech: Malaysians urged to use contactless payment during pandemic


Kedah residents can pay their zakat at the Kedah Zakat Board drive-through counter. — Bernama

Religious councils are providing online payment solutions for zakat fitrah (tithe), so the public can perform their religious duties while staying at home.

Though payments are typically made to amils (authorised tithe collectors), Prime Minister’s Department in charge of religious affairs, Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad al-Bakri, encouraged Muslims to use contactless methods for the sake of safety during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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