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Potential of Cash Waqf for Poverty Alleviation in Malaysia: A System Dynamics Approach

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  • Shahimi, Shahida

    (Research Center for Islamic Economics and Finance (EKONIS) Faculty of Economics and Management Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 43600 UKM Bangi Selangor.)

  • Mohd Marzuki, Mohd Umar

    (RAM Rating Services Berhad Suite 20.01, Level 20 The Gardens South Tower Mid Valley City Lingkaran Syed Putra 59200 Kuala Lumpur.)

  • Embong, Zaini

    (School of Accounting Faculty of Economics and Management Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 43600 UKM Bangi Selangor.)

Abstract

Poverty alleviation has always been one of the top agendas in any country, including Malaysia. This is evidenced from the spending of the government for the purpose of uplifting the income of the poor. The objective of this paper is therefore to explore alternative tool in eradicating poverty, specifically in Malaysia, by exploring the role of cash waqf. This paper examines the potential impact of cash waqf on the Malaysian economy. Cash waqf is specifically analysed in this paper as an alternative instrument that can improve the overall social welfare system and reduce poverty rate; and at the same time, lessen the burden of the government. To analyse the potential of cash waqf model in a dynamic system, this study employs system dynamics methodology. The feedback nature of the whole system is modelled and outputs in the form of figures are derived from simulations. With two different cases (i.e. set of assumptions) under study, the model simulations show that cash waqf is significant in alleviating poverty by up to 50 per cent for both cases. Apart from that, government spending can also be significantly reduced. Total savings can go over RM13 billion or an average of RM433 million a year over 30 years. Given the findings, the government can take into account the potential of implementing cash waqf in Malaysia.

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  • Shahimi, Shahida & Mohd Marzuki, Mohd Umar & Embong, Zaini, 2013. "Potential of Cash Waqf for Poverty Alleviation in Malaysia: A System Dynamics Approach," Jurnal Ekonomi Malaysia, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, vol. 47(2), pages 149-163.
    • Handle: RePEc:ukm:jlekon:v:47:y:2013:i:2:p:149-163
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    2. Hamidi, M. Luthfi & Worthington, Andrew C., 2018. "Islamic Social Banking: The Way Forward," Jurnal Ekonomi Malaysia, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, vol. 52(1), pages 179-190.

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