KUCHING: Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB) has contributed RM525,200 in zakat funds aimed at supporting the development and welfare of asnaf communities in Sarawak.

This significant contribution, made for the year 2023, was directed to the Sarawak Islamic Council and managed through Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS).

BPMB Chief Human Resource Officer, Sainursalwa Sani, highlighted that the donation ranks as one of the largest zakat contributions from the development bank.

“This zakat contribution reflects our commitment to uplifting asnaf communities in Sarawak. We trust it will make a meaningful impact on their welfare and development,” she said.

Sainursalwa shared these remarks during a press briefing following a courtesy call on Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg at Wisma Bapa Malaysia on Friday.

Looking to the future, she noted that BPMB aims to increase its zakat contributions in the coming year, enhancing support for asnaf development projects across Sarawak.

This initiative underscores BPMB’s dedication to fulfilling its social and religious obligations, contributing towards a more equitable and sustainable future for Sarawak’s asnaf community.

The courtesy call was also attended by several key figures from Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak and BPMB, including TBS General Manager, Datu Abg Mohd Shibli Abg Mohd Nailie, Deputy Head of Operations, Mohammad Yusree Mohd Zain, BPMB’s Chief of Legal, Governance, and Corporate Services, Aidil Haznul Zulkifli, Group Head of Shariah Management, Noor Ain Mohd Amin, Group Head of Corporate Banking and Advisory, Wee Yee Tat and BPMB’s Head of Zakat Management, Ruslan Yohman.-UKASnews