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Indonesia: Baznas expands digital systems and zakat MoUs

Overview

Following the August 2026 formalization of the national zakat and sharia cooperative ecosystem, Baznas has continued to expand its social welfare and educational initiatives.

In West Jakarta, the Baznas Bazis branch reported that between January and August 2026, it renovated 58 homes as part of a larger annual target to improve 110 residential units. These renovations, which utilize a budget of approximately Rp55 million per unit, focus on small-scale structures adapted to local land conditions.

On September 10, 2026, Baznas entered into a partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek) to strengthen the zakat ecosystem and expand access to higher education. This collaboration targets individuals not covered by existing government programs like the Smart Indonesia Program (PIP) or the Smart Indonesia Card (KIP). The agreement encompasses ZIS-DSKL management, literacy, and data synchronization, alongside community empowerment efforts such as involving students in service programs for small businesses. A central component of this partnership is the launch of the ‘Beasiswa Cendekia Baznas’, which provides scholarships for underprivileged domestic students and a dedicated program for Palestinian students to support those affected by humanitarian crises.

By mid-September 2026, the Beasiswa Cendekia Baznas (BCB) Domestic program opened applications for active fifth-semester students in Diploma 4 (D4) and Bachelor (S1) programs. Priority is given to STEM and SHARE (Social, Humanities, Art for People, Religious Studies, Economics) fields. Benefits include tuition subsidies between Rp4,000,000 and Rp7,000,000 per semester, research funding, and mentorship. Registration for this cycle runs from September 9 to September 27, 2026.

Entities

Sodik Mudjahid · BAZNAS · Indonesia · Masyarakat Ekonomi Syariah · Kementerian Koperasi

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Baznas RI received the Top Brand Award for the zakat and charity category for the fifth consecutive year in 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Baznas achieved a 43 % score on the Top Brand Index in 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Baznas distributed 48 000 liters of clean water to 250 families in Pandeglang, Banten, in July 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Baznas launched the ZChicken program in Langkat, North Sumatra, allocating Rp300 million total, or Rp10 million per beneficiary.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Baznas partnered with Media Digital of the Majelis Ulama Indonesia to enhance zakat literacy using digital platforms and AI.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Baznas outlined a strategic transformation focusing on professional governance, digitalisation, cross‑ministerial collaboration and eight leadership priorities.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Baznas officials from Tegal studied the village‑level UPZ model in Ciamis for possible replication.

Timeline

6 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Baznas and Ministry of Religious Affairs fund 700 boarding schools
The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs and Baznas are allocating Rp17.5 billion to improve facilities at 700 Islamic boarding schools nationwide.
9 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Indonesia announces BAZNAS and Ministry of Religious Affairs scholarship programs
Indonesia's BAZNAS and the Ministry of Religious Affairs have announced scholarship opportunities for 2026, including the BCB program and the BeZakat program for university students.
13 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Baznas and Kemdiktisaintek partner to expand higher education access
Baznas and Indonesia's Ministry of Higher Education have partnered to expand educational access through zakat-funded scholarships, including specific programs for underprivileged locals and Palestinian students
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Baznas Bazis Jakarta Barat renovates 58 homes in 2026
Baznas Bazis Jakarta Barat has completed 58 home renovations in 2026, aiming to reach a total of 110 units to improve local living standards.
27 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
BAZNAS Kabupaten Tangerang funds house renovation in Kosambi
BAZNAS Kabupaten Tangerang has provided Rp27 million in renovation aid to improve an unfit residence for an underprivileged resident in Kosambi, Tangerang.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Baznas implements water relief and economic development programs in Indonesia
Baznas is conducting drought relief in Kulon Progo by distributing 48,000 liters of water and expanding its Zakat Community Development program with BKKBN to boost economic independence and reduce poverty.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Baznas strengthens Indonesia's zakat and syariah cooperative ecosystem
Baznas has partnered with BPI Danantara, the Ministry of Cooperatives, and MES to strengthen Indonesia's zakat and syariah cooperative ecosystem through enhanced collection and economic empowerment.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Baznas and Indonesian agencies sign MoU to strengthen zakat ecosystem
Baznas and several Indonesian institutions have signed an MoU to strengthen the zakat ecosystem and sharia cooperatives, aiming to optimize social fund distribution and economic empowerment.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Indonesia's Baznas launches integrated ZIS-DSKL system to boost zakat collection
Baznas launches an integrated zakat data system aiming for a Rp 50 trillion collection target, while its Z‑Auto program helps a Bogor workshop earn Rp 7‑10 million monthly.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Indonesia's Baznas and Ministry of Labor Expand Job Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
Baznas and Indonesia's Ministry of Labour launch a nationwide programme, providing training and job placement for disabled persons, with Rp250 million funding 25 beneficiaries in Boyolali.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Baznas expands zakat programs, digital outreach and disaster aid across Indonesia
Baznas won its fifth Top Brand Award, delivered 48 000 L of water in Pandeglang, launched a Rp300 M ZChicken program in Langkat, partnered with MUI for digital zakat outreach, and unveiled a strategic digital‑c
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
Indonesia FM Sugiono Reaffirms Support for Palestine and Gaza Reconstruction
Indonesia’s foreign minister Sugiono met Palestinian minister Samah Hamad in Manila, reaffirming political, diplomatic and humanitarian aid, Gaza reconstruction, and coordination with the Palestinian Authority,
2 months ago

[HEALTH] 4 sources
Indonesia's Zakat Initiatives Support 2,000 Vulnerable Children and Provide Free Skin Care to Santri
Indonesia's zakat groups SAZ and Baznas launched programs aiding 2,000 vulnerable children with education and support, and providing free skin‑care education and treatment to santri in Pesawaran.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Jakarta Baznas Bazis expands aid with house renovations, orphan grants
Jakarta's Baznas Bazis renovated 15 of 25 low‑income homes and plans 35 by 2026, while also giving Rp3.44 bn to 3,440 orphan children across the city.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Indonesia's BAZNAS expands Zakat oversight, awards compliance to firms and boosts local leadership
Indonesia's BAZNAS confirmed transparent city‑level leadership selection, awarded 56 sharia firms for zakat compliance, and partnered with Kaur Regency to boost regional zakat regulation.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Indonesia's BAZNAS rolls out zakat literacy program and Rp1.4 trillion collection target
Indonesia's BAZNAS is mobilizing 25,000 religious extension officers to promote zakat literacy and aims to boost its managed funds 62‑fold to hit a Rp1.4 trillion target by 2026.
3 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
Indonesia's Baznas expands partnerships to boost micro enterprises and aid Palestine
Baznas partners with Indonesia's Ministry of Cooperatives to upgrade micro‑enterprises and with 4TDK to extend sustainable aid and scholarships for Palestinians in Gaza.
3 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Indonesia's Baznas distributes Eid meat to 6,700 Palestinian refugees in Syria
Indonesia's Baznas gave sacrificial meat from 200 sheep to about 6,700 Palestinian refugees in Idlib, Syria during Eid al‑Adha, thanking the Indonesian embassy for help.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Indonesia's Baznas advances zakat partnerships with Persis and DPR
Indonesia's Baznas is strengthening zakat cooperation with Persis and the DPR, launching scholarship, UMKM, housing programs and a Unit Pengumpul Zakat at parliament.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Baznas expands scholarships, free health aid and productive zakat push in Indonesia
Indonesia's Baznas launches scholarships in Padang, free post‑earthquake health services in Parigi Moutong, and a drive for productive zakat to bolster the economy amid global challenges.
4 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Indonesia's Baznas delivers relief after Kemayoran fire
Baznas responded to the 1 June Kemayoran fire in Jakarta, offering evacuation help, medical services, food, and later installing lighting to aid displaced residents.
4 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Indonesia's BAZNAS hands over $5 billion aid to Palestinians amid Gaza blockade
Indonesia's BAZNAS delivered 5 billion rupiah in humanitarian aid to the Palestinian embassy, part of a total 150 billion rupiah effort to support Gaza amid the blockade, praised by the Palestinian ambassador.
4 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Baznas distributes food aid in Jakarta and earns religious award for remote outreach
Baznas gave 4,000 food packages in Jakarta and was honored for its dakwah work in remote Indonesian regions.
5 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Indonesia's Baznas teams with Social Ministry on extreme poverty programs
Baznas and Indonesia’s Social Ministry expand joint poverty‑relief efforts, including a spa‑therapy vocational program for 40 women in Tangerang.

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