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Income Zakat in Malacca, Malaysia.

A guide to calculating and paying income zakat through Majlis Agama Islam Melaka (MAIM). Check the 2.5% rate, payment methods, and how zakat can reduce your income tax.

Malacca

Zakat Reduces Your Tax

Zakat paid to Majlis Agama Islam Melaka (MAIM) can be used to reduce your income tax directly (ringgit-for-ringgit).

Learn more about zakat vs tax
Tax before zakat
RM5,000
Zakat paid
- RM1,500
Tax after zakat
RM3,500

Majlis Agama Islam Melaka (MAIM)

Malacca Islamic Religious Council

How to Pay Zakat

Online Banking

Pay through online banking

Counter

Pay at MAIM counters

Other States

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Frequently Asked Questions

Malacca

Income zakat in Malacca is 2.5% of your income after allowable deductions. The nisab (minimum threshold) is the value of 85 grams of gold. It is about RM34,000 a year in 2026, but each state announces its own figure; check the latest nisab with Majlis Agama Islam Melaka (MAIM).

Calculate your zakat and tax

CukaiMax helps you calculate income zakat and tax automatically, and generates reports for e-Filing.

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