Banting, 26 July 2025 — “I am deeply grateful. I never expected so many people to come and help. My home now feels safer and more comfortable,” shared Mohd Luthfie Jumain, 46, a zakat recipient suffering from heart complications and chronic diabetes.

His home in Sijangkang, Banting was cleaned and restored through a gotong-royong initiative led by Skuad Payung Rasa, organised by Zakat Selangor as part of its community outreach efforts.

Skuad Payung Rasa is a collaborative programme under the Payung Rasa Campaign, mobilised together with the Zakat Selangor community. The initiative brings together Zakat Selangor personnel, community volunteers and nursing students from City University Cyberjaya, with a shared focus on improving the welfare and living conditions of asnaf across Selangor.

More than 50 volunteers participated in the gotong-royong, including Zakat Selangor personnel, university students and members of the Jawatankuasa Masjid Jamiul Ehsani Sijangkang. The initiative was further strengthened by the presence of artists Azhan Rani and Eida Moin, who joined volunteers in supporting the clean-up activities.

The work carried out included repainting the house, clearing unused items and replacing worn-out basic equipment. In addition, Hospital SALAM Shah Alam, through its General Manager Akim Affandi Ahmad, contributed essential household items such as furniture, beds, carpets and daily necessities, helping to restore comfort and dignity to the home.

According to Siti Aishah Abu Bakar, General Manager of Corporate Communications at Zakat Selangor, Skuad Payung Rasa reflects the spirit of solidarity between zakat institutions and the wider community in caring for those in need.

“This programme goes beyond physical assistance. It cultivates awareness, empathy, and the values of compassion within society. The presence and participation of the community itself bring immense meaning to the recipients,” she said.

She added that Zakat Selangor is considering doing repair works on Mohd Luthfie’s home, including addressing leaking roofs and deteriorating walls, after completing the necessary documentation requirements.

“Further assessments will also be conducted to support his ongoing living and healthcare needs, ensuring a safer and more comfortable quality of life,” she added.

The Payung Rasa Zakat Community Programme is part of Zakat Selangor’s field-based initiatives aimed at strengthening social bonds through direct engagement with asnaf, while encouraging active participation from the community, particularly youth in building a more caring and inclusive society.