Zakat: A Viable Islamic Social Finance Instrument to Reduce Child Labour in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Yusuff Jelili, Amuda, Nik Ahmad, Kamal, Ashgar Ali, Ali Muhamed, Azizah, Mohd, Marhanum, Che Mohd Salleh
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: HG Finance; K Law (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/593/1/FH03-FUHA-18-12994.pdf; http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/593/

Notwithstanding the commendable efforts of the Malaysian government of providing some social safety nets and cash transfers to its citizens, it is worrisome that some Malaysian children are still subjected to child labour. Child labour is a global plight due to poverty, culture, laziness, and corrup...