Minister of Social Affairs and Deputy Minister Pay Zakat Through Baznas at the Palace
The Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) together with Deputy Minister of Social Affairs Agus Jabo Priyono paid their zakat contributions through the National Zakat Amil Board (BAZNAS) at the State Palace in Jakarta. The zakat payment was also attended by ministers and heads of institutions within the Red and White Cabinet.
Gus Ipul and Agus Jabo wore white shirts, black trousers and black peci caps whilst handing over cash zakat to BAZNAS officers on Friday (13 March). After fulfilling this obligation, both made their intention and shook hands with the zakat officer.
Around 16:00 Western Indonesia Time, President Prabowo Subianto also paid his zakat at the same location. The Head of State handed over zakat in a bag that was received directly by BAZNAS officers.
The President then recited the zakat intention and prayed. Following this agenda, the President continued with leading a Full Cabinet Session. In his remarks, the President viewed the step taken by officials who paid zakat today as a genuine example for the public.
“Our brothers and sisters have today set an example by us giving zakat and this demonstrates the important role of BAZNAS,” said President Prabowo Subianto in a written statement on Saturday (14 March 2026).
A number of state officials also paid their zakat. Among them were the President’s Special Envoy Raffi Ahmad, Minister of Immigration and Correctional Affairs Agus Andrianto, Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, Deputy Minister of Hajj Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Taufik Hidayat, and Deputy Minister of Law Eddy OS Hiariej. Also present was Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani.
Additionally, the Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Maman Abdurrahman, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia, Coordinating Minister of Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan, Deputy Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas Fahri Hamzah, Deputy Minister of Defence Donny Ermawan, Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo, Chief of Presidential Staff Qodari, and Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid attended.