SHAH ALAM, May 19 — The state government has allocated RM6 million to provide 700 cows and 1,000 goats for the qurban ritual at mosques and suraus throughout the state in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha next month.
Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said the livestock would be distributed to eligible recipients, including senior state government officials, mosques, and local community groups.
“The Selangor Qurban Contribution Programme (PSKNS) is a state government initiative coordinated by the Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation (PKPS) for seven consecutive years, funded through the Trust Fund for Contributions from State-Owned Companies, Statutory Bodies and Agencies of the Selangor state government,” he said.
Amirudin added that PKPS, as the programme’s implementing agency, manages all aspects of procurement, administration, and finance, under close monitoring by the PSKNS main committee, chaired by state executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Dato' Izham Hashim.
He said this in a speech delivered by Selangor State Secretary Datuk Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin during the PSKNS official launch and voucher handover ceremony at Dewan Raja Muda Musa.
Simultaneously, Amirudin also reminded PSKNS organisers to ensure that the donated cattle and goats meet the religious requirements for the qurban ritual.
All donated animals must meet the criteria set by Islamic law, including being free from defects, in good health, and having reached the required age of maturity.
“We do not want last-minute issues where animals are returned to suppliers due to failing to meet the criteria.
“Therefore, I urge all parties, especially mosque and surau committees, to conduct early checks to ensure a smooth qurban process,” he said.
— Bernama
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Selangor State Secretary Datuk Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin (front row, centre) attends the Selangor Qurban Contribution Programme at Dewan Raja Muda Musa in Shah Alam on May 19, 2025. — Picture by MOHD KHAIRUL HELMY MOHD DIN/MEDIA SELANGOR[/caption]
