Religious affairs minister Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri said the contribution was channelled through agencies such as Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (Yadim), Yayasan Pembangunan Ekonomi Islam Malaysia (Yapeim), Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia and the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council .

He said the assistance was in the form of cash, business funds, skills training and health endowment.

“Efforts to help those in need are on-going. We thank all parties concerned for their contributions to help the needy,” he told Bernama.

He was met after presenting a cheque for the construction of the Kampung Sungai Isap 2 Mosque, in Kuantan, to Pahang Islamic Religious Department (JAIP) director Zulkifle Ali here today.

Meanwhile, he said the “Gerobok Rezeki” food bank initiative received good response from companies as well as individuals, and he thanked them for their contributions.