MBKS channels financial aid to 200 asnaf kids, 19 mosques, suraus
KUCHING: Some 200 children under ‘asnaf’ (eligible for tithe) group received RM150 in financial aid each from the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) during the ‘Ihya Ramadan MBKS Bersama Komuniti 2024’ break-of-fast programme here on Friday night.
MBKS also gave RM700 each to 19 mosques and suraus in areas under its jurisdiction, aimed at fostering unity, spirituality and communal well-being during the holy month of Ramadan.
Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng performed the presentation at the Kuching City Community Hall.
The asnaf children are from Kampung Tabuan Tengah, Kampung Tabuan Hilir,
Kampung Sungai Periok, Kampung Tabuan Lama, Kampung Tabuan Lot Ulu Dani, Kampung Tabuan Cemerlang, Kampung Tabuan Park, Kampung Kenyalang, Kampung Stutong Melayu, Kampung Wan Alwi, Kampung Lumba Kuda, Kampung Simpang Tiga, Kampung Tabuan Haji Drahman and Kampung Sri Maimunah.
The mosques are Masjid Darul Barakah, Masjid Darul Falah, Masjid Wan Alwi, Masjid Darussaadah, Masjid Darul Ittihad, Masjid Darul Akhirat, Masjid Darul Hajat, Surau Darul Hassanah and Masjid AlMuhajidin, while the suraus are Surau Darul Ibadah, Surau Darul Hassan, Surau Nurul Hidayah, Surau Darussalam, Surau Darul Salihin, Surau Darul Cemerlang,
Surau Darul Ibadah, Surau Al Mukhalis, Surau Darul Fattah and Surau Darul Taqwa.
“We would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to the sponsors of the programme, including CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd, Ibraco Bhd, Hornbill Skyways Sdn Bhd, Jurutera Minsar Consult Sdn Bhd, Serapi Hotel, Northmont Capital Sdn Bhd, Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd, Sarawak Energy Bhd, Petros, and Sarawak Metro.
“Our gratitude also goes to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak for its generous contributions and sponsorships, including the provision of ‘sejadah’ (prayer mats) for each mosque and surau, as well as gifts for the asnaf children,” said MBKS in a statement.