PERKIM, Muslim Care, PAPISMA Reach Out to 120 As-Siddiqin Students, Offer Free Circumcision and Dental Care

MAE PAO, CHIANG RAI, Oct 30, 2026 — The welfare of 120 students at Madrasah Yayasan As-Siddiqin remained a key priority on the fourth day of the Chiang Rai Outreach, Da’wah and Welfare Mission, as a delegation from the Muslim Welfare Organisation Malaysia (PERKIM), Muslim Care Malaysia Society and the Ibnu Sina Medical Association of Malaysia (PAPISMA) rolled out a series of welfare initiatives, health screenings and free circumcision services.

The programme, held at Madrasah Yayasan As-Siddiqin, also placed emphasis on strengthening the institution’s educational and welfare facilities through an egg-laying poultry project aimed at supporting food supplies and generating income for the madrasah, alongside plans to construct a more comfortable two-storey girls’ hostel.

The madrasah serves as an educational institution, boarding facility and refuge for orphans, new Muslims and members of the asnaf (eligible zakat recipients) community from minority and indigenous groups, including the Akha, Lahu or Muser, and Hmong ethnic communities.

With approximately 120 students, the institution plays a vital role in providing religious education, protection and guidance to underprivileged children and those in need.

The fourth day of the mission began with congregational Subuh prayers, followed by students taking part in a clean-up exercise across the approximately three-acre madrasah grounds, fostering discipline, a sense of responsibility and communal spirit among its residents.

Programme Coordinator, Muhammad Farhan Tee Abdullah said the madrasah’s egg-laying poultry initiative was among its strategic efforts to reduce food expenditure and strengthen the institution’s financial sustainability.

Farhan Tee said contributions from members of the public who were concerned about the students’ welfare had enabled the madrasah to purchase 100 laying hens within a short period after the required funds were successfully raised.

The project is expected to provide a regular supply of eggs for the students’ daily consumption once the hens begin laying consistently.

He said any surplus eggs beyond the madrasah’s requirements could be sold to local shops or members of the surrounding community to generate additional income.

The initiative would not only help meet the students’ nutritional needs but also create opportunities for the madrasah’s management to develop more sustainable sources of revenue.

Farhan Tee added that the madrasah compound was already home to several other agricultural and livestock initiatives, including vegetable cultivation and the rearing of ducks and goats.

The egg-laying project is expected to serve as another practical step towards strengthening the institution’s capacity to meet its students’ daily needs through a gradual and sustainable approach.

He also expressed his gratitude to all contributors who had helped make the initiative possible, expressing hope that public support would continue to ensure the welfare of orphans, new Muslims and asnaf students at the madrasah remained safeguarded.

Beyond food security and income generation, the mission also highlighted the pressing need for more comfortable accommodation for female students.

Farhan Tee said the approximately 513-square-metre site earmarked for the proposed two-storey girls’ hostel had already been levelled, with construction awaiting sufficient funding.

The proposed facility is expected to accommodate between 80 and 90 female students at any one time, with amenities including sleeping quarters, a warden’s room, storage facilities, as well as more comfortable washing and bathing areas.

He said the new hostel was urgently needed given the overcrowded conditions of the existing accommodation, which also posed challenges in maintaining comfort during hot and rainy weather.

The proposed facility is expected to provide a safer, more conducive and suitable living environment for the girls to pursue their studies.

The overall project cost is estimated at RM700,000, with RM70,000 required for the initial phase, covering preliminary site works and the construction of the building’s supporting columns.

Members of the public wishing to contribute towards the development project are encouraged to channel their donations through the organisers’ or madrasah’s official channels to help improve the students’ educational facilities and overall welfare.

In a related development, PAPISMA organised a free circumcision programme targeting more than 40 boys, comprising students from Madrasah Yayasan As-Siddiqin as well as children from other madrasahs and surrounding communities in Chiang Rai.

The programme was conducted by PAPISMA’s medical team, with assistance from mission members and the madrasah administration to ensure its smooth implementation and that the participants’ needs were properly attended to.

PAPISMA representative, Dr Ruszailan Darus said the initiative focused on supporting orphans and underprivileged children who needed access to essential healthcare services free of charge.

He said that, apart from the circumcision programme, the medical team had also conducted health screenings and dental examinations for villagers during earlier engagements under the mission.

Such initiatives would continue to bring essential healthcare services to communities facing limitations in accessing medical facilities.

PERKIM National Finance Executive, Mohd Aizat Rosli said the organisers had been informed that approximately 40 boys were scheduled to undergo circumcision, including around 17 students from Madrasah Yayasan As-Siddiqin, with the remainder comprising participants from outside the institution and students from other madrasahs.

He said the programme demonstrated how collaboration between da’wah organisations, welfare bodies and medical associations could deliver tangible benefits to the community, particularly children in need of assistance.

At the same time, PAPISMA doctors also provided free dental examinations to help identify oral health problems among the children.

Participants received guidance on proper dental care, while vitamins and drinking bottles were distributed as complimentary gifts to those undergoing examinations.

General health screenings were also made available, covering blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol levels, as well as basic health assessments.

Participants requiring treatment were provided with appropriate medication by the medical team.

The day’s welfare activities were further complemented by the slaughter of a donated cow to provide meals for guests, mission members and students of the madrasah.

The animal was slaughtered by Muslim Care Malaysia Society founder YB Ustaz Dr Riduan Mohamad Nor, with part of the meat prepared for a communal meal while the remainder was intended to be preserved as food supplies for the students.

The contribution represented another form of support towards meeting the madrasah residents’ food requirements, while strengthening ties among representatives of the participating organisations, teaching staff and students.

Muslim Care Malaysia Society president Haji Zulkifli Wahijan, deputy president Mohd Johari Ismail and secretary-general Ahmad Safuan Ujar were also present at the programme.

Madrasah Yayasan As-Siddiqin Principal, Ustaz Asaman Che Mat expressed his appreciation to PERKIM National, Muslim Care Malaysia Society and PAPISMA for their collaborative efforts in making the various programmes throughout the mission a success, including da’wah activities, welfare visits, circumcision services and health screenings.

He said the initiatives had brought significant benefits to the madrasah students, particularly orphans, new Muslims and members of the asnaf community who required continued attention and support.

Among the Muslim Care Malaysia Society members who took part in the mission were Dr Muhammad Bazli Abu Bakar, Ahmad Shukri Ismail, Hamdan Salleh, Ahmad Luqman Bukhari, Muhammad Annurdin Sabarudin, Muhammad Farid Ibrahim, Awang Idris Awang Mohamad, Latif Ajak, Ahmad Faezal Mohd Shariff, Nurul Asyikin Md Azli, Dr Aspalilah Alias, Nur Hafizah Abdul Latif, Noorazian, Nurul Huda Mohamed Jaid, Wan Noor Nazayan Wan Nik, Aaznan Darus and Afiqah Zulkifli.

For PERKIM National, its participation in the mission formed part of broader efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships with welfare organisations and medical bodies in delivering a more comprehensive approach to da’wah, encompassing education, healthcare, protection and community development.

Following the programme at Madrasah Yayasan As-Siddiqin, Muslim Care Malaysia Society and PAPISMA were scheduled to continue their mission to several nearby madrasahs, including those in Phayao province and the Yang Mok and Pangsa areas, for further welfare visits and community engagement activities.

PERKIM National’s participation in the mission concluded on Oct 30, allowing its representatives to return to Malaysia, while its partner organisations continued with their planned field activities.

The mission’s overall programme underscored the importance of an integrated approach to effective da’wah, extending beyond religious guidance to include the provision of essential assistance, healthcare services and the development of educational facilities.

The continued commitment of PERKIM National, Muslim Care Malaysia Society and PAPISMA is expected to further strengthen the welfare of underserved communities in the remote areas of Chiang Rai, while ensuring that children in need have greater access to education, protection and opportunities for a better future.

 

Senior students of Madrasah Yayasan As-Siddiqin prepare breakfast for their fellow students.

 

Students of the madrasah enjoy breakfast together, expressing their gratitude to the donors for their generous contributions.

 

Dr Bazli slaughters a sheep to prepare lunch for the students of the madrasah.

 

More than 100 laying hens are kept in a poultry coop donated by members of the public to help ensure a steady food supply for the madrasah students.

 

YB Dr Riduan Mohamad Nor slaughters a cow donated by the Muslim Care and PAPISMA teams for the students of the madrasah.

 

Farhan Tee observes as senior students of the madrasah butcher and prepare the cow donated by contributors.

 

Ahmad Faezal lends a hand in cutting and butchering the freshly slaughtered beef.

 

The PAPISMA medical team distributes medication and toothbrushes to students of Madrasah Yayasan As-Siddiqin.

 

PAPISMA dental representative Dr Yana demonstrates the correct toothbrushing technique.

 

The students practise proper toothbrushing techniques, with Ustaz Jalaluddin providing interpretation in Thai.

 

Dr Ruszailan performs a circumcision on a Muslim boy from a neighbouring village, as local residents look on.

 

Dr Ruszailan carefully performs the circumcision procedure using laser technology.

 

A young student is comforted and reassured during the circumcision procedure.

 

Ahmad Faezal takes the opportunity to undergo a complimentary dental check-up.

 

Dr Yana and Dr Aspa carefully examine Farhan Tee’s teeth and provide him with professional dental advice.

 

The madrasah students also undergo dental examinations and receive professional advice on addressing any dental problems identified.

 

Students of the madrasah queue for their turn to undergo dental examinations.

 

More than 40 boys, including students from other madrasahs, take part in this year’s free circumcision programme.

 

The young students lie down to rest following their circumcision procedures.