s 68 Collection of zakat and fitrah
68.—(1) The Majlis has power to collect zakat and fitrah payable in Singapore in accordance with the Muslim law. (2) The power under subsection (1) must not be exercised by the Majlis until a resolution to that effect has been passed by the Majlis and approved by the President of Singapore. (3) On the publication in the Gazette of the resolution mentioned in subsection (2) and subject to the provisions of the Muslim law, it is obligatory on all Muslims in Singapore to pay zakat and fitrah in accordance with the provisions of this Act. (4) Subject to the provisions of this Act, any zakat or fitrah collected is to be disposed of by the Majlis in accordance with the Muslim law.