Which entity disbursed the Rohingya aid funds directly to NGOs?

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Qatar Charity disbursed the Rohingya aid funds directly to NGOs

During the Pakatan Harapan administration, Qatar Charity (QC) disbursed US$5 million (RM21.7 million) of a pledged donation for the Rohingya community directly to the non-governmental organisations (NGOs) involved. This amount represented the entirety of the funds received from Qatar at that time, and the money was not channelled through the government.
Disbursement Process

The US$5 million was disbursed by Qatar Charity, an entity that directly managed the funds. The agreement for these contributions was initially set for one year, expiring on September 12, with typical renewals occurring annually or every three years, maintaining an annual contribution of US$5 million.
Allocation of Funds

The funds from the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) were designated for three key sectors: health, education, and livelihood. Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN), an agency under the purview of the women, family, and community development ministry, was tasked with coordinating the aid following a Cabinet decision on April 5, 2019.
Project Agreements and Oversight

A specific project agreement for the health sector was finalised on September 13, 2019, between YKN, QC, and three NGOs: Mercy Malaysia, IMARET, and the Malaysia Relief Agency (MRA). The Cabinet also appointed the National Security Council (NSC) to head the committee overseeing the programme's implementation, with reporting lines to a presidential committee chaired by the former deputy prime minister.

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