SHAH ALAM, March 28 — Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj launched the Selangor-Gaza Ehsan Development Fund (Tabung Pembangunan Ehsan Selangor-Gaza) today, an initiative by the state government to help rebuild the Gaza Strip in Palestine.
In a statement, His Royal Highness said the fund, which will be carried out in cooperation with the Consultative Council of Malaysian Islamic Organisations (Mapim), will involve three development projects in Gaza at RM8.7 million.
The development project involves the construction of a Darul Ehsan Apartment block for RM3 million, the Darul Ehsan Mosque (RM4 million), and a Darul Ehsan Water Tower (RM1.7 million).
“I would like to call upon the people of Selangor to come together and contribute towards the cause so we can rebuild the basic amnesties that will ease the burden of the people of Gaza.
“Reconstruction of Gaza is needed because many buildings were destroyed in the attack by the Zionist regime in Gaza,” decreed Sultan Sharafuddin.
His Royal Highness later received contributions from Muslims in Selangor (RM1.2 million), the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (RM200,000), and Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari’s personal contribution of RM50,000.
The contributions and donations will be handled by Tabung Infak Jariah Umat Islam Selangor (Tijari) via the Maybank Islamic Berhad account (562106718620), so the funds will be collected and managed transparently.
The Selangor-Gaza Ehsan Development Fund was launched during the fast-breaking event with members of the public, the presentation of Hari Raya Aidilfitri contributions, and Masjid Kota Kemuning’s official opening today.
— Bernama
