The UniKL community witnessed a significant corporate social responsibility event as Etiqa, a leading insurance provider, participated in the Majlis Penyerahan Sumbangan Zakat 2023 event at Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) on Monday, 15th January 2024.
Etiqa continued its tradition by giving zakat to 508 students at UniKL. The total amount contributed is RM250,000, providing substantial financial support to students amidst economic challenges. The allocation of funds is given to disadvantaged students based on a list provided by the university.
The Majlis Penyerahan Sumbangan Zakat event is a platform for organizations like Etiqa to extend their support to the community through charitable contributions. Etiqa’s involvement reflects its commitment to fulfilling corporate social responsibility and its aspiration to play a larger role in positively impacting the lives of those in need.
The criteria for zakat distribution are carefully evaluated, considering each student’s specific needs. UniKL collaborates closely with Etiqa to identify and assess the student’s financial circumstances on the list. This collaborative effort ensures that the zakat is distributed equally, addressing the unique challenges faced by each recipient.
Chief Executive Officer of Etiqa Family Takaful Berhad, YBhg. Encik Zafri Ab. Halim, graced the Majlis Penyerahan Sumbangan Zakat Etiqa 2023 and was joined by Deputy President, Academic & Technology, Prof. Dr. Kushsairy Abdul Kadir, Director of Campus Lifestyle Division, Dr. Mohd Faizun Mohamad Yazid, Director of Center for Alumni & Career Services, Dr. Mohammad Faizudin Md Noor, Vice President, Etiqa Family Takaful Berhad, Puan Zetty Zabir, and Syariah research & center of Excellent Etiqa Takaful, Encik Mohamad Noor Sahidi Johari. The ceremony marked another year of Etiqa’s commitment to supporting education by providing zakat to deserving students.
Encik Zafri Ab. Halim began the event with an inspiring speech, emphasizing the importance of giving back to the community and supporting those in need. He highlighted Etiqa’s dedication to positively impacting students’ lives and ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder their pursuit of education.
“For us in Etiqa, our vision, as mentioned, is to make the world a better place. We always want to have more activities in the society. Maybe in the future, we want to do big-scale activities.” stated Encik Zafri Ab. Halim.
UniKL expressed gratitude for Etiqa’s participation and contribution to the event, acknowledging the importance of collaboration between the corporate sector and educational institutions in fostering a sense of social responsibility among students and the wider community.
