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Rp 1 million alms target possible, but don’t write it in official letters, Anies says
City 7 years ago

Rp 1 million alms target possible, but don’t write it in official letters, Anies says

Each neighborhood unit (RT) in Jakarta can amass Rp 1 million (US$72) in zakat (Islamic alms paid before Idul Fitri), but the nominal target should not have been included in an official letter, Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has stated.
South Jakarta collects most alms in city
City 7 years ago

South Jakarta collects most alms in city

Among municipalities, South Jakarta has collected the most zakat (alms) for five consecutive years, says Jakarta Deputy Governor Sandiaga Uno.
Controversy over 'zakat' plan shows lack of trust
Opinion 8 years ago

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Controversy over 'zakat' plan shows lack of trust

The government`s plan to deduct 2.5 percent zakat (alms) directly from the salaries of Muslim civil servants has stirred up controversy.
BI, Baznas, BWI sign MoU on social finance management
Business 8 years ago

BI, Baznas, BWI sign MoU on social finance management

Bank Indonesia (BI), the National Alms Agency (Baznas) and the Indonesian Waqf Agency (BWI) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on improving the use of the alms and endowments the agencies collected.
Jambi to build power plants using alms
National 8 years ago

Jambi to build power plants using alms

The Jambi administration, in collaboration with the National Alms Agency (Baznas), plans to develop four mini-hydropower plants in 2018.
NTB governor, Central Lombok regent get Baznas Awards
National 8 years ago

NTB governor, Central Lombok regent get Baznas Awards

West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Governor Muhammad Zainul Majdi has received the 2017 Baznas Award for Best Governor, while Central Lombok Regent Suhaili Fadil Tohir wins in the Best Regent category.
INSIGHT: 'Zakat' as a practice of Pancasila values
Opinion 8 years ago

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INSIGHT: 'Zakat' as a practice of Pancasila values

There are several objectives of zakat linked to the five principles of Pancasila.
Jokowi, Kalla each pay Rp 45 million 'zakat'
National 8 years ago

Jokowi, Kalla each pay Rp 45 million 'zakat'

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and Vice President Jusuf Kalla paid their zakat (alms) to officials of the National Alms Agency at the State Palace on Wednesday.
Digitalizing zakat is more relevant now
Opinion 9 years ago

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Digitalizing zakat is more relevant now

Based on the World Giving Index 2016, Indonesia is the seventh most generous country in the world.
Can 'zakat' stand alone to alleviate poverty?
Opinion 9 years ago

Can 'zakat' stand alone to alleviate poverty?

Not vice versa, as assumed; when poverty increases, then zakat is a solution. How can it be the solution if the amount of zakat is not proportional to the number of poor? 
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