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    "data": {
        "id": 1607446,
        "msgid": "agus-fatoni-appointed-as-head-of-baznas-for-2026-2031-term-1773298376",
        "date": "2026-03-12 12:38:49",
        "title": "Agus Fatoni Appointed as Head of Baznas for 2026-2031 Term",
        "author": "Jessi Carina",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Agus Fatoni, Director General of Local Government Finance at the Ministry of Home Affairs, as head of the National Zakat Agency (Baznas) for the 2026-2031 term. Fatoni has pledged to strengthen institutional governance and enhance the effectiveness of zakat collection and distribution to combat poverty and empower communities, with a commitment to transparency and accountability.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA \u2014 President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Agus Fatoni,\nDirector General of Local Government Finance (Keuda) at the Ministry of\nHome Affairs (Kemendagri), as head of the National Zakat Agency (Baznas)\nfor the 2026-2031 term.<\/p>\n<p>This appointment is formalised in a Presidential Decree regarding the\nappointment of the head and members of Baznas for the 2026-2031 period,\nwhich was submitted by Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar to\nAgus Fatoni.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a great mandate. We will continue to encourage transparency,\naccountability, and collaboration with various parties so that zakat\nmanagement has an even greater impact on society,\u201d Fatoni said in a\npress statement on Thursday (12 March 2026).<\/p>\n<p>Fatoni emphasised his commitment to fulfilling this mandate by\nstrengthening the institution\u2019s governance and improving the\neffectiveness of zakat collection and distribution.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBaznas plays a strategic role in poverty alleviation and community\nempowerment through the management of zakat, voluntary donations, and\ncharitable contributions. Therefore, a figure with integrity and\ncapacity in financial governance is required,\u201d said Nasaruddin.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister of Religious Affairs hopes the new leadership and\nmembers of Baznas will strengthen national zakat management in a more\nprofessional, transparent, and accountable manner.<\/p>\n<p>The new Baznas leadership for the 2026\u20132031 period comprises\nrepresentatives from both civil society and government.<\/p>\n<p>The submission of this decree marks the beginning of the five-year\ntenure of the eleven new Baznas leaders.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/agus-fatoni-appointed-as-head-of-baznas-for-2026-2031-term-1773298376",
        "image": ""
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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