Through Podcast, MPU Aceh Offers Zakat as a Solution to Aceh's Poverty

With Dr. Mr. H. Muhammad Hatta, LC, Chairman III of the Aceh MPU, both of them also discussed the nature of zakat and the importance of community and leaders' literacy regarding data, as a key step for Aceh to get out of the nomination for the poorest region in Sumatra.

In the podcast session, Ahmadriswan Nasution explained the process and methodology used by BPS Aceh in measuring the poverty rate in this area. Meanwhile, Dr. Mr. H. Muhammad Hatta, LC, provided a viewpoint from a religious perspective, explaining the importance of giving zakat in fighting poverty.

Both speakers argued that a good understanding of statistical data could be an important instrument in overcoming the problem of poverty in Aceh. By increasing data literacy, it is hoped that all levels of Acehnese society will help each other and actively contribute to efforts to improve and equalize prosperity.