There are various channels available for paying zakat if you have fulfilled the conditions required by Shariah.
Below are the official methods of paying zakat in Malaysia through channels recognised by the State Islamic Religious Councils (MAIN):
Pay online through the state zakat portal
Official website of each state's zakat organization agency
Federal Territories
Selangor
Malacca
Negeri Sembilan
Johor
Perak
Pahang
Kelantan
Terengganu
Kedah
Perlis
Penang
Sabah
Sarawak
Mobile application
Pay at the physical counter
- State zakat agency offices (PPZ, LZS or respective State Zakat Centers)
- Mobile Zakat Counters such as mobile zakat vans or stalls in shopping malls during certain seasons, for example during the month of Ramadan
- Bank Counter
- Kaunter Pejabat Pos
- Selected mosque or surau
Monthly salary deductions
You can make monthly salary deductions through your employer by contacting your respective state zakat center.
Digital Zakat Counter
KZD or Digital Zakat Counter is a payment channel that allows zakat payers to make zakat payments via telephone only without having to attend a counter.
Appointed agents
Payment through an agent appointed by the zakat organization directly to the account of the zakat operator company
All zakat payments made through official channels will be deducted from annual income tax. Make sure you keep receipts and zakat statements for tax relief purposes.
