SHAH ALAM, March 10 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj received business zakat payments totalling RM8.48 million from five state government-linked companies and corporate bodies today.
The ceremony was held during His Royal Highness' fast-breaking with the people and the presentation of 1447H Hari Raya Aidilfitri contributions to the residents of the Petaling district.
The Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin was also present at Masjid Tengku Ampuan Jemaah in Bukit Jelutong.
The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) was the highest zakat contributor, handing over RM2.66 million, followed by Sime Darby Property Berhad with RM2 million, Jakel Trading Sdn Bhd (RM1.52 million), Permodalan Negeri Selangor Berhad (PNSB) (RM1.3 million), and the Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation (PKPS) (RM1 million).
During the ceremony, Sultan Sharafuddin also presented Aidilfitri contributions of RM500 each to 510 recipients, comprising 100 hardcore poor, 354 poor, and 56 converts, totalling RM255,000.
The Ruler later joined the mosque's congregation to perform the Maghrib prayer.
Also present were state executive councillor for Islamic affairs and innovation Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah, Selangor Mufti Dato' Opir Anhar, and Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) director Dato' Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad.
