By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Nov 12: Sarawak has launched i-Raqib, an initiative to strengthen the monitoring and enforcement of nafkah (alimony) payments, ensuring mothers and children entitled to financial support receive what they are entitled to.
According to a TVS report, the i-Raqib initiative was introduced by the Sarawak Syariah Judiciary Department (JKSS) through its Family Support Division (BSK) to ensure court-ordered nafkah payments are monitored more systematically.
Sarawak Chief Syariah Judge Datu Awang Suhaili Ledi said compliance with nafkah orders must be taken seriously as it directly affects family welfare, particularly mothers and children who are legally entitled to financial support.
“Efforts to ensure compliance with nafkah orders must be given attention as they are closely linked to family welfare, particularly mothers and children who are entitled to receive nafkah,” he said during his speech at the closing ceremony of the Family Support Division Seminar at the Sarawak Islamic Complex Hall, Sibu today.
The seminar was officiated by Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.
Awang Suhaili also advised individuals who have yet to receive nafkah payments as ordered by the court to seek advice and assistance from BSK.
The division also assists in enforcing nafkah orders and administering temporary financial assistance to eligible applicants.
Meanwhile, he reminded those ordered by the court to pay nafkah to fulfil their obligations and comply with the orders.
Those facing difficulties in making payments should seek recourse through the proper legal channels, he said. —DayakDaily
