The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) will disburse about S$1.74 million to the poor and needy this Ramadan. The sum is a 20 per cent increase compared to last year, MUIS announced on Friday (Jun 26).
A total of S$1.28 million will be disbursed to 12,624 recipients, and S$448,600 for programmes in Ramadan for zakat-receiving families as well as gift hampers for Hari Raya celebrations.
MUIS said it has been able to offer the Ramadan bonus to more recipients as there is an increase in families and individuals who qualify for financial assistance from the revision of the 2014 Per Capita Income qualification criteria review.
Chief Executive of MUIS Hj Abdul Razak Maricar said that each recipient will receive between S$100 and S$200, depending on family size.
“MUIS also extends the Ramadan bonus to Muslim residents of 27 children homes and homes for the aged. This Ramadan disbursement is also used to fund mosque support programmes for the poor and needy throughout this month.”
This year’s Ramadan bonus will be paid out from Jul 7.
Source: www.channelnewsasia.com
