What if corporate zakat could do more than fulfil an obligation? For Ikhlas Com Travel Sdn Bhd (ikhlas.com), the idea is to turn contributions into opportunities for businesses, their employees and the wider community.
The company is introducing its Zakat Advantage Programme (ZAP), a corporate partnership initiative that offers businesses more than zakat collection, with benefits ranging from employee welfare and corporate rewards to networking opportunities and social impact reporting.
The programme was unveiled at the Scale & Impact Summit 2026, held at the Atrium, RedQ, Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA2). Building on its previous Zakat Fest, the summit marks the next phase of ikhlas.com’s efforts to bring Muslim entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and corporate leaders closer together.
A forum titled “Empowering the Generation; Building a Stronger Economy” also took place during the summit, featuring ikhlas.com Chief Executive Officer Ikhlas Kamarudin and Tuan Azri Jemani, Founder of Keedsflix International Sdn Bhd.
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The discussion centred on how entrepreneurship, leadership and economic empowerment can create opportunities for the next generation while contributing to a stronger economy.
For Ikhlas, the idea behind ZAP is simple: corporate zakat should create value beyond the contribution itself.
“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. Our aim is to make zakat more meaningful for businesses while ensuring that contributions create a positive impact on society,” he said.
So, what does that mean for participating companies?
Through its Staff Waqalah Programme, businesses can extend assistance to low-income employees within their own workforce, allowing zakat support to reach those who may need it most.
Company Rewards, meanwhile, offers annual Umrah, travel and lifestyle rewards to participating organisations, recognising their contributions while providing additional value through the programme.
There is also Barakah Series Reporting, which provides companies with social impact updates through email and social media. The initiative highlights their contributions and corporate social responsibility efforts, giving businesses greater transparency while helping them communicate their role in community development.
But ZAP is not just about rewards and reporting. The programme also aims to create a wider business network through networking events, knowledge-sharing sessions and exclusive engagements.
These include VIP tea talks with Islamic scholars and high-net-worth individuals, alongside the upcoming Private Summit 2027.
For SMEs, these platforms could provide opportunities to connect with established business leaders, exchange insights and explore potential collaborations that might otherwise be difficult to access.
And the numbers suggest that more businesses are coming on board.
Ikhlas.com recorded approximately RM44.36 million in zakat collection in 2026, with 63 participating companies, up from 42 companies in 2025.
Established in October 2020, ikhlas.com is Capital A’s Islamic digital platform offering Umrah and Muslim-friendly travel solutions alongside Shariah-compliant services such as zakat, qurban, aqiqah, sadaqah and fidyah.
Built on the principles of amanah, transparency and service excellence, the platform aims to simplify Islamic obligations and journeys for the Muslim community.
For more information, visit ikhlas.com or download the ikhlas.com app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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