KUCHING, 21 March 2025 – In a meaningful act of corporate social responsibility, Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) and Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) contributed business zakat to the Sarawak Baitulmal Fund. The zakat submission ceremony took place this morning at Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Petra Jaya, witnessed by YAB Premier of Sarawak.
Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad was represented by YB Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Abu Bakar Bin Marzuki, who is the Secretary of the State of Sarawak and Chairman of BPHB. Alongside him were Encik Ruslan bin Abdul Ghani (President/Group CEO of BPHB), Puan Daiana Luna Suip (Vice President/Group Finance Officer), Tuan Hj. Matshalleh bin Mohd Etli (Acting Vice President, Operations Group/CEO of Bintulu Port Sdn Bhd), and other senior representatives.
Meanwhile, BDA’s delegation included YBhg. Dato Haidar Khan, YBhg. Datu Muhamad Yakup (BDA General Manager), and Encik Wan Ibrahim bin Wan Ali (BDA Secretary). The General Manager of Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak, YBhg. Datu Haji Abg Mohd Shibli bin Haji Abg Mohd Nailie, was also present at the event.
This zakat contribution signifies BDA and BPHB’s strong commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and their role in strengthening the strategic collaboration between the corporate sector and religious institutions. The financial support provided through zakat is expected to benefit the asnaf community, particularly those in need within Sarawak.
Through continued cooperation with Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak, both corporations aim to expand welfare programs that will uplift the well-being of the local Muslim community. Their dedication to fulfilling zakat obligations also reflects their awareness of social responsibilities and their commitment to Sarawak’s socio-economic development. – Sarawakku
