Evaluating the performance of waqf land development: a case study of Waqf Seetee Aisah, Pulau Pinang
Nur Afiqah Anuar1, Muhammad Azwan Sulaiman2, Nor Nadirah Akmar Mokhtar3, Nurul Nadiah Zainol4, Mona Isa5, Wan Zahari Wan Yusof6.
Waqf commonly works to preserve a thing or an asset and maximize
the benefits or revenues for the beneficiaries. In Malaysia, waqf
matters are managed by institutions such as the State Islamic
Religious Council, which acts as a trustee. This council will plan
and manage the waqf land according to the specific deed, either for
general or specific waqf deed, as prescribed by the person who waqf
the asset. However, waqf lands are usually not fully utilized. The
community may not notice or realize that development is taking
place, thus affecting the performance of waqf land development
This research aims to identify the current waqf land development in
Pulau Pinang, determine the challenges faced by the State Islamic
Religious Council of Pulau Pinang in developing Wakaf Seetee
Aisah, and measure the performance of waqf land development at
Wakaf Seetee Aisah in Pulau Pinang. To achieve the research
objectives, a qualitative approach through a semi-structured
interview was conducted with four professionals practicing waqf
land development in Pulau Pinang. The data gathered was analyzed
through a content analysis method that interprets the respondents'
responses. The research shows that the performance of waqf land
development in Wakaf Seetee Aisah is doing well. All the developed
units are sold, and the rental income increases annually. However,
the results found that administration and marketing efficiency can
still be enhanced. Lastly, it is hoped that this study can provide
insights for the State Islamic Religious Council to improve their
practice in managing the waqf land development more efficiently.
Affiliation:
- Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Malaysia
- Universiti Tun Hussien Onn, Malaysia
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