Purpose – This study aimed to analyse the role of the Waqf Fund Scheme, by taking Penang (or Pulau Pinang) as one of the states in Malaysia as a sample of the study. Waqf Fund Scheme was established by the Islamic Religious Council of Penang, Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Pulau Pinang (MAINPP), in an effort to develop the economy of the Muslim community in the state. Design/methodology/approach – This study analysed the contribution that this endowment fund makes towards a comprehensive scheme of economic development, namely, in terms of the economic, spiritual and social welfare of the Muslim community in Penang. The primary source of data was obtained through interviews conducted by the researcher with the Manager of the Waqf Fund Scheme, the Head of Administration and Finance Section and the Account Executive of MAINPP. The researcher also interviewed respondents from four institutions that were beneficiaries of the Waqf Fund Scheme. Findings – The findings of this research show that the endowment fund scheme plays an important role in the economic development of the Muslim community in Penang. The Waqf Fund Scheme contributes by way of providing a financing facility towards the acquisition of waqf assets or through cash support channelled to associations or committees of a masjid. Research limitations/implications – This study only focuses on Waqf Fund Scheme which was established by MAINPP. Practical implications – This study is expected to contribute to the improvement of the Waqf Fund Scheme management. Originality/value – The paper is the first attempt to address the Waqf Fund Scheme contributions by MAINPP, particularly in Penang.

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Drug addiction is a chronic relapsing disease which can be treated. Treatment, however is dependent on many variables; the drug of choice, severity of drug use, individual and personality characteristics such as religiosity; community and environmental factors, familial and social support, employment and many more. Many countries used the supply and demand reduction strategies, nonetheless some are successful, and some are not. The advent of HIV-Aids among IDUs forces treatment specialist to look at other alternatives. Harm reduction offer pragmatic approaches though sometimes controversial avenues to provide solutions to the HIV and substance users. Drug Substitution Therapies for people using opioids have proven to be more effective with other non-medical approaches such as contingency management, behavioral interventions and spiritual/religious enhancement. This paper reports the experience of Malaysia in its approach to SUD treatment and providing Islamic religious input to treatment and rehabilitation programs in government and non-government facilitiesInternational Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 02 No. 04 October’18. Page : 209-216

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