Mapim targets RM5m for Gaza winter aid

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisation (Mapim) has launched the Gaza Winter Humanitarian Aid Campaign 2026, targeting RM5 million in donations to support Palestinians ahead of the winter season.

Its president, Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid, said the campaign was launched as the situation in Gaza is expected to become more challenging with the approaching winter, which will also coincide with Ramadan.

"We aim to raise at least RM5 million over five months until April or May next year.

"The fund will cover basic necessities such as food, warm clothing, medicine, tents and clean water supplies," he said after launching the campaign here recently.

He said the first phase of aid distribution is expected to begin at the end of this month, followed by another delivery in mid-November, with assistance continuing until April 2027.

To ensure aid reaches those in need without disruption, Mapim is adopting several approaches, including channelling funds directly through legitimate local partners in Gaza, supporting local non-governmental organisations' projects, collaborating with international agencies and using physical delivery routes.

Actor and ST Rosyam Mart director Datuk Rosyam Nor gave his full support to the campaign.

"ST Rosyam Mart is contributing RM100,000 to the Gaza Winter Aid Campaign.

"We are also allowing Mapim to display campaign materials at all 10 ST Rosyam Mart outlets.

"I am also supporting the campaign's promotional efforts.

"I have proposed rolling out the 'RM10 Seorang Rakyat Malaysia' (RM10 From Every Malaysian) initiative at all ST Rosyam Mart outlets and on my social media platforms."