JAKARTA, Nov. 2 – Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar held a bilateral meeting with Indonesia’s Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, on the sidelines of the World Zakat and Waqf Forum 2024 here.
In addition to discussing cooperation between the two nations to improve the well-being of society, they exchanged views on matters related to innovation and the future of zakat (Islamic tithe) and waqf (endowment) management.
The two ministers also shared experiences on efficient zakat governance through the use of new technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as collaboration between Indonesia’s National Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) and Malaysia’s Department of Waqf, Zakat and Haj (JAWHAR).
Mohd Na’im and his delegation, accompanied by Malaysia’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Datuk Syed Md Hasrin Tengku Hussin, held discussions with Nasaruddin for about 45 minutes at the Jakarta Convention Centre.
