KUCHING, April 29: Petronesa Sdn Bhd handed over more than RM2 million in zakat and dividend to Sarawak Baitulmal Fund (TBS) and Yayasan Sarawak.
According to a news report from Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas), the handing over ceremony was witnessed by Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg during a breaking of fast ceremony held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), yesterday (April 28).
A total of RM443,300 in zakat was handed over by Petronesa Sdn Bhd chairman Dato Sri Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki to TBS general manager Datu Abang Mohammad Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie, while a cheque worth RM2.022 million in dividend was handed over to Yayasan Sarawak director Mersal Abang Rosli.
Meanwhile, Abang Johari also presented ‘duit raya’ to 241 recipients consisting of children of Yayasan Sarawak staff, including 96 underprivileged students from Yayasan Kemajuan Insan Sarawak (Yakin).
Abang Johari also performed Maghrib, Isyak and Tarawih prayers with 48 guests led by State chief Imam Ustaz Datuk Mustapha Kamal Ahmad Fauzi.
Also present were the Premier’s wife Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang. — DayakDaily
