ACT Malaysia collaborates with Bangsamoro Darul Ifta' for a Maguindanaon translation of the Qur'an

​ACT Malaysia is currently working on a Maguindanaon translation of the entire Holy Qur'an with the help of Bangsamoro Darul Ifta' (BDI) of BARMM. The translation has now been forwarded to Darul Ifta' for final proofreading. We hope for a prompt completion of this noble work and for a final product that is of high quality, authentic, and beneficial for the Bangsamoro and Islam in the Philippines as a whole.

Picture shows the Mufti of Bangsamoro - Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani (in yellow shirt) with the president of ACT Malaysia-Mustafa Kamal Mohd Zaini during the latter's visit last June. Also in the picture is Emran Mohamad, former BDI executive director, and Khuaitir Abdullah Karim from ACT Mindanao.

Over 255 water wells donated to Mindanao through Nuqra Care Brunei

Since 2022, over 255 water wells have been funded by Nuqra Care Brunei, ACT Malaysia's partner in helping struggling communities in Mindanao. Nuqra Care has also helped in rehabilitating mosques and schools in Maguindanao.

Calligraphy design project for Grand Mosque of BARMM, headed by a member of ACT Mindanao

On February 2024, a calligraphy installation project was initiated for the Grand Mosque of Cotabato City in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The Grand Mosque, also known as Masjid Hassanal Bolkiah, is the largest in Cotabato City and a major tourist attraction. The calligraphy was designed by Khuaitir Abdullah Karim, a member of Action Caring Team Mindanao (ACT Mindanao), ACT Malaysia's sister organization based in BARMM. He was assisted by Ebrahim Datumanong, an architect and interior designer. Both Khuaitir and Ebrahim were graduates of WISE University in Amman, Jordan. They were both scholars under the sponsorship of Prince Ghazi of Jordan,  secured by ACT Malaysia for deserving Moro students.  This project was completed in June 2024.

Ocean-friendly toilets underway in Pulau Gaya, KK

ACT-UNEP's project in Pulau Gaya, Sabah, is well underway with the construction of public toilets. Ocean-friendly toilets are built attached to a school and a mosque in Lok Urai, Pulau Gaya. This pioneering toilet with independent sewage treatment plant @ ISTP aims to provide a better marine ecosystem exposed to human settlements. ​

ACT Malaysia and UNEP, on its 3rd collaboration for marine preservation.

ACT Malaysia continues its collaboration with United Nations Environment Programme @ UNEP to help design and test solutions for marine preservation and initiate sustainable environment-friendly livelihood projects for the locals @ Pulau Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

New roof installed over leaking concrete for orphans @ Markaz Al-Arfadz

​The roof installation for the orphan boys' dormitory @ Markaz Al-Arfadz in Bubong, Kalanganan 2, Cotabato City, Philippines, is finally completed. The concrete roof had been leaking and gotten worse over time. When rain came, the boys were forced to move to the masjid.  The dorm building has been installed with new zinc roof sheets (over the concrete) spray painted to last long. Majority of structures @ orphanages and markaz in Cotabato City and Maguindanao are in need of repairs. ACT Malaysia hopes to help more in the future.
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35 cows and 8 goats distributed in Mindanao for Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity 2024

Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity 1445 H wrapped up with a total of 35 cows and 8 goats. The meat were distributed to 6 disadvantaged communities in Maguindanao and 1 muallaf community in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato-
1) Madia, Datu Saudi Ampatuan
2) Butalo, Datu Salibo
3) Pidsandawan, Radjah Buayan
4) Makir, Datu Odin Sinsuat
5) Macasampen, Guindulungan
6) Boliok, Sulatan Mastura
7) Lamlahak, Lake Sebu
The goats were given to several orphanages in Cotabato City in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Complete report has been uploaded in the blog https://qurbanforhumanityandsolidarity1445h.blogspot.com/

Iftar puasa Arafah participated by 350 mostly by Orphans

Around 350 from 4 orphanages, 1 mahad tahfiz and 1 muallaf community participated in the Program Tajaan Iftar Puasa Hari Arafah this year. Please find the report on this program  at https://iftarpuasahariarafahprogram1445h.blogspot.com/

Send joy to the less fortunate in Mindanao by giving Qurban 

Now in its 17th year, Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity @ QHS continues to focus on Mindanao and this time around with more options to suit your needs. You can choose between
1) Grade B cow (carcass weight: 70-90 kg) 1 portion RM500, 1 cow RM3500
2) Grade C cow (carcass weight: 91-110 kg) 1 portion RM650, 1 cow RM4500
3) Goat (small to moderate size) RM 1000
For more information, WhatsApp us @ 0192159345.
For a complete report on Qurban program last year (2023) - https://qurbanforhumanityandsolidarity1444h.blogspot.com/
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Donate as little as RM20 for sahur and iftar on Day of Arafah fasting

Last year, around 350 orphans and tahfiz students were provided with sahur and iftar for Puasa Arafah. Donate RM20 for 1 person's sahur and iftar. In addition, if more funds are received, rice are also contributed to the orphanage.

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Orphan students from Tapah Road, Perak received eid gifts

Orphan students @ Sekolah Kebangsaan Pendita Za'aba were given Eid gifts. ACT Malaysia supported this program initiated by the school teachers to make these kids happy and excited for Eid. 

Eid gifts distributed for 270 orphans in Cotabato City and Maguindanao

9 April 2024. 270 orphans were given Eid gifts of clothes, snacks and personal hygiene items. The children were from 6 orphanages in Cotabato City and Maguindanao: 1) Markaz Al-Arfadz Orphanage Center, 2) Dar Ghaliey Lilyateemaat, 3) Markaz Nur Lil-aytam, 4) Markaz Muhammad Liltahfeezhil Quranil Kareem, 5) Markaz Mawdhi Ibrahim Alwaqiti, and 6) Darul Muhsineen. 

50 teachers received Eid cash gifts

9 April 2024. A total of 50 teachers from orphanages and mahad tahfiz were given cash gifts in the spirit of Eid'l Fitr celebration. Teachers are from Cotabato City, Maguindanao and South Cotabato, Mindanao

Residents of Tukananes, Cotabato City received 155 iftar meal packs and 22 food packs

9 April 2024/ 29 Ramadan 1445. On the last day of Ramadan, 155 iftar packs and 22 food packs were distributed @ the river community of Tukananes in Cotabato City, Philippines. We thank Nuqra Care Brunei for their support to this activity.

300 iftar packs given away in a sea community in Sabah

8 April 2024. Alhamdulillah, ACT Malaysia with support from Al-Khair Foundation was able to distribute 300 iftar meal packs in Kampung Lok Urai, Pulau Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

55 families @ Madia, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao received food packs 

8 April 2024. 28 Ramadan 1445. 55 families received at least a week supply of foodstuff on the few remaining days of Ramadan @ Madia, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Philippines. ​

70 iftar family packs distributed in Pidsandawan, Maguindanao.

6 April 2024/ 26 Ramadan 1445. Another iftar meal packs distribution was done, and this time @ Pidsandawan, Radjah Buayan, Maguindanao, Philippines. 70 packs were distributed. ​

70 households in Purok Pagalungan and Diversion Road, Cotabato City received food packs

6 April 2024/ Ramadan 1445. House to house delivery of food packs was done @ Purok Pagalungan, Bagua 1, Cotabato City. Thanks to Nuqra Care, Brunei for their support to this activity.

70 families in Makir, Maguindanao received iftar meals

5 April 2024/ 25 Ramadan 1445. A total of 70 families were provided with iftar @ Sitio Gubat, Makir, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, Philippines. Thanks to Nuqra Care for supporting this activity. ​

2 Mahad Tahfiz in Maguindanao provided with foodstuff

5 April 2024/ 25 Ramadan 1445. 2 Qur'an Memorization Centers were provided with food aid- 1) Markaz Kalandangan (18 boys), Barangay Tukanalugong, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao and 2) Markaz Baitul Qur'an (41 boys), Barangay, Kaya Kaya, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao. These Tahfiz schools have significant number of orphan students, too. ​

350 Iftar packs provided for urban poor in Cotabato City, Philipppines

3 April 2024/ 23 Ramadan 2024. With the support from Al-Khair Foundation, ACT Malaysia was able to provide iftar to 350 people @ 2 locations in Cotabato City, Philippines- 1) Purok Talitay, Rosary Heights 7, and 2) Zenaida Subd., Rosary Heights 8. ​

350 Iftar packs distributed in Bagua 2, Cotabato City

2 April 2024/ 22 Ramadan 1445. 350 packs of iftar were given to residents of Adteban, Bagua 2, Cotabato City, Philippines. This activity is supported by Al-Khair Foundation.

150 food packs from Al-Khair Foundation distributed on 21 Ramadan 

1 April 2024/ 21 Ramadan 1445. This time around ACT Malaysia teamed up with Al-Khair Foundation, U.K. to distribute 150 food packs @ Dar Al-Uloom Wal-Hikmah Institute, Talaynged, Tamontaka 1, Cotabato City, Philippines. Beneficiaries came from different communities in Cotabato City.

Seeking Laylatul Qadr Itikaf program begins with 150 participants

Seeking Laylatul Qadr Itikaf program has begun @ 2 locations- Masjid Abubakar As-Siddiq @ Boliok, Sultan Mastura Maguindanao joined by over 100 people and Masjid Usman bin Affan, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, joined by 50 people

70 food packs distributed in Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao

29 March 2024/ 18 Ramadan 1445. The fourth distribution of food packs was done @ Solon, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, Philippines for 70 families. This brings the total number of recipients of food packs to 195 families since the start of Ramadan. ​

70 families received iftar in Cotabato City

26 March 2024/ 15 Ramadan 1445. 70 families were provided with iftar packs @ Purok Kalilintad, Brgy, Talitay Cotabato City, Philippines. This brings the total number of families who received iftar to 290. ​

70 families received iftar packs on 17th of Ramadan

28 March 2024/ 17 Ramadan 2024. In addition to crossing a river, the rain made the distribution a bit more difficult this time around for ACT volunteers. Alhamdulillah, 70 iftar packs were given to the residents of Purok Ali, Tamontaka 2, Cotabato City, Philippines

Food assistance to Mahad Alwihdah, ​the 8th school/orphanage to receive from AL-BIR

25 March 2024/ 14 Ramadan 1445. Another food aid was delivered to a school - Mahad Alwihdah Al-Arabie Al-Islamie @ Federville, Rosary Heights XI, Cotabato City, Philippines. The foodstuff given were 250 kilos of rice, eggs, powdered milk, sugar, cooking oil and many more. May Allah magnify the reward those who have contributed to this program. Click the image below for more pictures.

2nd food packs distribution for "sikad" (trishaw) drivers in Cotabato City, Philippines

24 March 2024/ Ramadan 1445. 70 families received a week's supply of food in Talaynged, Tamontaka 1, Cotabato City, Philippines. Majority of the beneficiaries were trishaw drivers (locally known as "sikad" drivers). They were provided with 10kg rice, eggs and other grocery items. This brings the total number of food packs recipients to 125 families. Click the image below for more pictures.

2 orphanage centres and 2 schools in Maguindanao receive food assistance

24 March 2024/ 12 Ramadan 1445. Alhamdulillah. 2 Markaz and 2 orphanages were provided with food assistance -
  1) Markaz Ahlie li Tahfeedil Quran al Kareem in Sapakan, Mamasapano, Maguindanao
  2) Markaz Aashira li Tahfeedil Quran al Kareem in Kaya-Kaya, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao
  3) Darul Galiey Orphanage Center in Poblacion, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao
  4) Markaz Nur Orphanage in Brgy Labo-Labo, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao
  We thank Nuqra Care Brunei for supporting this program.

2nd iftar packs distribution for 80 families in
​Bagua, Cotabato City

22 March 2024/ 11 Ramadan 1445. A house to house delivery of iftar was done for 80 families @ 2 locations- Purok Lower Tabanga, Bagua 1, Cotabato City and Purok Kulilao, Bagua 2, Cotabato City, Philippines. This brings the total number of iftar recipients to 150 families.  Click the image below for more pictures.​

1st distribution of food packs for 55 families @ Makir, DOS, Maguindanao, Philippines

18 March 2024/ 7 Ramadan 1445. Distribution of food packs was done yesterday for residents of Makir, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, Philippines. 55 families each receive 10kg of rice, 1 tray of eggs, 2 loaves of bread, sugar, coffee, noodles, sardines and soy sauce. Click the image below for more pictures.

55 Iftar family packs distributed @ Boliok, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, Philippines.

15 March 2024. 4 Ramadan 1445. Our first iftar packs distribution was done for a community in Boliok, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, Philippines. 70 families were provided with complete iftar of rice, chicken, vegetables and juice drink. More communities await to receive help this Ramadan. Click the image below for more pictures.

AL-BIR begins on the 1st and 2nd day of Ramadan with food assistance to orphanages.

12-13 March 2023/ 1-2 Ramadan 2024. 2 orphanages in Cotabato City and 1 school in Maguindanao receive food assistance including 250 kilos of rice each. 
1) Markaz Al-Afradz Orphanage Center in Bubong, Kalanganan 2, Cotabato City
2) Markaz Muhammad Qur’an Memorization Center, Sitio Balwa, Brgy. Paldong, Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao
3) Markaz Abdul Rahman Al-Sulaytien, Poblacion 8, Kakar, Cotabato City
About 125 students/orphans benefited from this activity.