Badan Agama & Pelajaran Radin Mas

What Badan Agama & Pelajaran Radin Mas does

Badan Agama dan Pelajaran Radin Mas (BAPA) is a Singapore-registered non-profit social organization founded in 1957 to uplift the educational and economic status of residents in the Radin Mas district. It was officially registered as a society on 6 August 1960 and has held registered charity status under Singapore's Charities Act since 1989. The organization operates from a single office at 5 Jln Masjid, Kembangan Court, Singapore, and is governed without a parent company. Its core mission centers on Islamic education, religious services, and community welfare for Singapore's Muslim community, with international humanitarian outreach extending into more than 20 countries.

BAPA's core offerings span four pillars. First, education: Sekolah Ugama Radin Mas (SURM), Singapore's first and only full-time Tahfiz Madrasah, alongside iPaQ Qur'an studies, the Programme for Muslims with Disabilities (PMD), and Tradisi Halaqah adult learning. Second, religious services: lifecycle ceremonies including Tahlil ($250), Tahnik and Tahliq ($300), Maulid ($500), and Nikah representation. Third, charitable programs: Zakat Harta collection and distribution to asnaf categories, Wakaf endowments (bicycles, toilets, Al-Quran, boats, wells, houses), Fidyah compensation, and a generic donation infrastructure. Fourth, humanitarian and international programs: Korban sacrificial packages ranging from $79 to $2,299 across more than a dozen destination countries, the Tin Can Project with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization for Palestinian refugees, and food relief initiatives such as Projek Kasi Makan. BAPA Mart is an adjunct e-commerce channel selling religious books, fragrances, date beverages, and snacks.

The business model is donation- and fee-based rather than commercial. Revenue streams comprise voluntary contributions, Islamic almsgiving (Zakat, Wakaf, Fidyah, Korban), service fees for religious ceremonies, course fees (Hijama at $239), and modest e-commerce margins from BAPA Mart. Distribution occurs through office walk-ins, a Wix-hosted website (bapa.org.sg), a dedicated donation portal, HitPay payment processing, social channels (Facebook, Instagram), on-site religious service delivery, and international aid partnerships. All education programs are licensed under MUIS's Islamic Education Centres and Providers (IECP) framework. The organization does not disclose financial figures, has no external funding rounds, operates with approximately six employees, has launched a for-profit subsidiary (BAPABiz), and reports more than 20,000 lifetime beneficiaries since inception with 15,000+ served locally.

Name

Badan Agama & Pelajaran Radin Mas

Legal name

Badan Agama dan Pelajaran Radin Mas

Website

https://bapa.org.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Badan Agama dan Pelajaran Radin Mas (BAPA) is a Singapore-registered non-profit founded in 1957 that delivers Islamic education, religious services, and charitable programs to the Singapore Muslim community and humanitarian aid to more than 20 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. General Donations: Voluntary contributions from donors supporting educational programs, da'wah efforts, and social outreach. Includes recurring Friday/Fajr donations and general fund contributions.
2. Zakat Harta: Islamic almsgiving contributions collected and distributed to eligible recipients (asnafs) including fakir, miskin, gharimin, and fi sabilillah.
3. Wakaf (Endowment): Permanent dedication of property/funds for charitable purposes including Wakaf bicycles, toilets, Al-Quran, boats, wells, and houses.
4. Korban (Sacrifice): Eid al-Adha sacrificial animal programs with packages ranging from $79 to $2,299, distributed to various countries.
5. Religious Services: Fees for religious services including Tahlil ($250), Tahnik & Tahliq ($300), Maulid ($500), and wedding/engagement representatives.
6. Education Programs: Fees for various educational programs including Basic Cupping Therapy Course ($239) and Quranic studies.
7. BAPA Mart (E-commerce): Sale of religious books, perfumes, date beverages, and merchandise including Kitab Niat ($5), perfumes ($39), drinks ($2.50).
8. Fidyah: Compensation for missed fasting during Ramadan, distributed to those in need.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Badan Agama & Pelajaran Radin Mas (BAPA) is a Singapore-based non-profit social organization that provides Islamic education programs (SURM full-time Tahfiz Madrasah, iPaQ Qur'an studies, PMD for Muslims with disabilities, and Tradisi Halaqah for adult learning), religious ceremony services (Tahlil, Tahnik, Maulid, wedding representatives), and charitable collection/distribution programs (Zakat Harta, Fidyah, Wakaf endowments, and Korban sacrificial animal sponsorship). It also runs humanitarian outreach initiatives (Tin Can Project, Tajaan Iftar, Projek Kasi Makan, OuRS) and operates the BAPA Mart e-commerce store for religious merchandise, perfumes, date beverages, and Islamic publications.

Product overview

Badan Agama dan Pelajaran Radin Mas (BAPA) is a non-profit social organisation offering a diverse portfolio of Islamic education programmes and community services. The core educational offerings include Sekolah Ugama Radin Mas (SURM) as Singapore's first full-time Tahfiz Madrasah, iPaQ for Qur'an studies, PMD for Muslims with disabilities, and Tradisi Halaqah for adult religious learning. The service portfolio encompasses religious ceremony services (Tahlil, Tahnik, Maulid, Doa Selamat), donation programmes (Zakat Harta, Fidyah, Wakaf, General Donation), humanitarian initiatives (Korban, Tin Can Project, Tajaan programmes, OuRS), and the BAPA Mart marketplace. Products sold include Islamic publications, fragrances, body mists, date beverages, and snacks. All educational programmes are fully registered with MUIS under the IECP licensing framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sekolah Ugama Radin Mas (SURM) Singapore's first and only full-time Tahfiz Madrasah providing Qur'anic memorisation and religious studies for students, fully registered with MUIS.
• iPaQ (Institut Pengajian al-Qur'an) Comprehensive Qur'an studies programme catering to different levels of proficiency, fully registered with MUIS.
• PMD (Programme for Muslims with Disabilities) Specially designed initiative for individuals with hearing or visual impairments, integrating Qur'anic education and religious texts in Braille.
• Tradisi Halaqah Centre for adult religious learning, focusing on the study of traditional Islamic texts and scriptures.
• Religious Ceremony Services (Tahlil, Tahnik & Tahliq, Doa Selamat, Maulid, Wakil Tunang & Nikah) Islamic lifecycle ceremony services including Tahlil ($250), Tahnik & Tahliq ($300), Doa Selamat, Maulid ($500), and wedding representation (Wakil Tunang & Nikah) for individuals and families in Singapore.
• Basic Cupping Therapy Course (Hijama / Bekam) Introductory course on cupping therapy covering theory, techniques, and practical training, priced at $239 per participant.
• Korban (Qurbani) Sacrificial Animal Programme Islamic sacrificial programme offering korban packages (goats, sheep, cows) for Eid al-Adha across 20+ countries including Africa, Makkah, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Yemen, Palestine, Indonesia, Cambodia, Egypt, India, and Australia, with pricing from $79 (Africa 1 Cow Part) to $2,299 (Australia 1 Cow Chilled).
• Zakat Harta Wealth Zakat programme with calculator and Nisab value tracking, channeling contributions to fakir, miskin, gharimin, and fi sabilillah recipients.
• Ramadan Fidyah Fidyah payment service for those who missed fasting during Ramadan, with calculator and distribution to deserving asnafs.
• Wakaf Programme (Endowment) Permanent dedication of property for pious, religious, or charitable purposes including Wakaf Bicycle, Wakaf Toilet, Wakaf Al-Quran ($385), Wakaf Boat ($3,000), Wakaf Well ($650), and Wakaf House ($5,000) supporting communities in Malaysia and Cambodia.
• Tin Can Project (Tajaan Tin Can) Social outreach programme where adopters receive a tin can container to collect donations for Full-Time Madrasah Tahfiz, Qur'anic programmes, adult religious classes, and operational costs; includes humanitarian relief effort distributing ready-to-eat meat tins at $10 per tin to Palestinians in Gaza and refugee families in Jordan through the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization.
• Projek Kasi Makan / Tajaan Buka Puasa Social initiative distributing quality and nutritious cooked meals to needy beneficiaries (548+ served since 2016), including Sahur Untuk Semua and Tajaan Buka Puasa during Ramadan.
• Tajaan Iftar - Hari Arafah Iftar sponsorship programme providing meals for 500 recipients at Al-Azhar University, Egypt, at $18 per person, with closing date of 22 May 2026.
• Santunan Aidiladha Aidiladha assistance programme providing basic daily necessity packs at $80 per package to families in Cambodia, Uganda, and Medan, with closing date of 25 May 2026.
• Outreach for Rough Sleepers (OuRS) Care package programme for rough sleepers, accepting donations via Stripe and PayNow.
• Nasi Amal & Doa Mingguan Weekly food donation initiative at $12 per weekly meal donation for congregants attending Doa Malam Jumaat, with option to include names of loved ones in the weekly doa session.
• BAPA Mart (E-commerce Store) Online marketplace selling religious books (Kitab), Islamic publications, perfumes, body mists, date beverages, snacks, and donation items.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ beneficiaries served since inception
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO)coreOthersJHCO serves as the distribution partner for BAPA's Tin Can Project, which delivers ready-to-eat meat cans to Palestinian refugees in Gaza and Jordan. This partnership enables humanitarian relief efforts to reach displaced populations in conflict zones.
• Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMUIS is the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore that provides official recognition and licensing for BAPA's educational programs under the Islamic Education Centres and Providers (IECP) framework.
• HitPaysupportingTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner enabling online donations, payments for services, and e-commerce transactions through securecheckout.hit-pay.com.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jamiyah Singapore: One of Singapore's oldest Muslim welfare organizations (founded 1932), running residential education, welfare, and dawah programs. Closest direct peer to BAPA in terms of multi-program Islamic education and community services targeting the Singapore Muslim population.
• PPIS (Singapore Muslim Women's Association): Long-running Singapore Muslim welfare organization providing family services, education (e.g., student care centers), and community programs. Directly comparable community-services footprint within the same Singapore Muslim donor pool.
• Darul Arqam Singapore: Singapore-based Islamic education institution offering full-time and part-time religious schooling. Most direct competitor to SURM in the structured Islamic K-12 / Tahfiz space.
• Islamic Relief Singapore: Singapore chapter of global Muslim humanitarian NGO, raising funds for international causes (Palestine, Rohingya, Africa). Directly competes with BAPA for Singapore-based Muslim donor attention on international humanitarian campaigns.
• Mendaki (Council for the Development of Singapore Muslim Community): Self-help group for the Singapore Muslim community providing education, student care, and family services. Highly comparable to BAPA's educational mission, with much larger institutional backing and a national mandate.

Broad incumbents

• Food from the Heart: Singapore food charity distributing meals and essentials to low-income families. Closely comparable to BAPA's Projek Kasi Makan and Tajaan Buka Puasa in operational model, though secular.
• Mercy Relief Singapore: Established Singapore humanitarian aid charity operating across disaster relief and food security. Comparable to BAPA's OuRS and food-relief programs, though secular in scope and broader in beneficiary base.

Regional players

• Mercy Malaysia: Malaysian Muslim humanitarian organization providing disaster relief, medical missions, and humanitarian aid regionally. Comparable to BAPA's international humanitarian outreach (Korban, Wakaf programs across Southeast Asia and beyond) from a neighboring Muslim-majority market.
• Islamic Aid Malaysia: Malaysian Muslim charity running Zakat collection, humanitarian aid, and community programs regionally. Comparable operating model to BAPA's Zakat Harta, Wakaf, and humanitarian distribution activities, anchored in a Muslim-majority regional context.

Emerging players

• Human Appeal International: UK-headquartered Muslim humanitarian charity with active campaigns in the regions BAPA serves (Yemen, Palestine, Rohingya). Competes for international Muslim donor dollars targeting similar geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bapa.org.sg
• Instagraminstagram.com/bapa.org.sg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/badan-agama-pelajaran-radin-mas

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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