Donation and Zakat Funds
1. Tax-Exempt Eligibility for Donations
All cash donations, regardless of the fund selected, are eligible for deduction under Subsection 44(6) of the Income Tax Act 1967.
• Reference No.: LHDN.AG.600-12/1/4-6.5204
• Effective Period: 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2030
Tax-exempt receipts will only be issued to donors who provide complete details.
2. Donations via Website
Donations made through MERCY Malaysia’s official donation page (hss.mercy.org.my) will receive an official receipt via email immediately after successful payment.
3. Donations via Other Channels
For donations made through other methods (e.g., bank transfer, cheque, QR code, platforms), donors must submit a receipt request within 2 months from the date of donation.
• Requests made after this period will not be entertained.
• To request a tax-exempt receipt, please email donation@mercy.org.my with:
i. Proof of transaction
ii. Full name
iii. IC/passport number/registration number
iv. Address
v. Email address
vi. Phone number
MERCY Malaysia has been appointed as a Zakat Collection and Distribution Agent by Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah (LZNK), Majlis Agama Islam Perlis (MAIPS) and Majlis Agama Islam Kelantan (MAIK) respectively. Muslims are encouraged to pay their zakat to the respective Zakat authorities through MERCY Malaysia. Through the Zakat initiative, MERCY MALAYSIA provides an efficient, trusted and discreet route to ensure Zakat contributions go directly to the people most in need.
Receipts issued by MERCY Malaysia cannot be used to claim zakat tax rebates.
