Capital A’s Islamic digital platform Ikhlas.com has launched the Zakat Advantage Programme (ZAP) to drive corporate zakat participation after collecting RM44.36 million in zakat in 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR: Ikhlas Com Travel Sdn Bhd (Ikhlas.com) has introduced a corporate partnership initiative offering businesses rewards, employee welfare support and networking opportunities beyond conventional zakat contributions.
The Zakat Advantage Programme (ZAP) was unveiled at the Scale & Impact Summit 2026, held at the Atrium, RedQ, Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA2).
The initiative aims to encourage greater corporate participation in zakat contributions while creating additional value for businesses through employee assistance programmes, travel incentives and business networking opportunities.
Ikhlas.com said it collected approximately RM44.36 million in zakat in 2026, with 63 companies participating in its corporate zakat initiatives, compared with 42 companies in 2025.
The increase in corporate participation reflects growing interest among businesses in contributing towards community development through zakat, the company said.
Under ZAP, participating companies can access several initiatives, including the Staff Waqalah Programme, which enables businesses to assist low-income employees within their organisations.
The programme also offers Company Rewards, providing participating organisations with annual umrah, travel and lifestyle incentives in recognition of their involvement.
Another component, Barakah Series Reporting, provides companies with social impact reports through email and social media to highlight their zakat contributions and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
The reporting initiative is intended to improve transparency while allowing businesses to communicate their contributions towards community development.
Ikhlas.com chief executive officer Ikhlas Kamarudin said the programme was designed to move beyond conventional zakat collection by offering companies greater value through corporate partnerships.
“ZAP goes beyond zakat payments. We want to build a larger community of corporate zakat contributors by offering companies more value through employee welfare, corporate rewards, business networking and opportunities for collaboration,” he said.
The programme also aims to connect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with established business leaders through networking events, knowledge-sharing sessions and private engagements.
These include VIP tea talks involving Islamic scholars and high-net-worth individuals, as well as the upcoming Private Summit 2027.
The Scale & Impact Summit 2026 also featured a forum titled “Empowering the Generation; Building a Stronger Economy”, involving Kamarudin and Keedsflix International Sdn Bhd founder Azri Jemani.
The discussion explored the role of entrepreneurship, leadership and economic empowerment in creating opportunities for the next generation and strengthening the economy.
Established in October 2020, Ikhlas.com is Capital A’s Islamic digital platform offering umrah and Muslim-friendly travel solutions, alongside Shariah-compliant services covering zakat, qurban, aqiqah, sadaqah and fidyah.
The company said it aimed to simplify Islamic obligations and travel experiences for the Muslim community through its digital platform.