Mosque committee reaches out to neighbourhood’s Chinese community
SIBU: Members of the Darul Firdaus Mosque Committee (AJK) at Jalan Apollo here took the initiative to reach out to the Chinese community around the Apollo housing estate in conjunction with the coming Chinese New Year celebration. The neighbourhood visit programme was held immediately after the ‘gotong-royong’ at the mosque on Sunday (Feb 15), with […]
Mosque organises religious forum
KUCHING: The Bicara Ummah Darul Hana 2025, held in conjunction with the state-level Maulidur Rasul celebration and the 70th anniversary of the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS), took place at Masjid Jamek Negeri Sarawak last night (Sept 18). Themed ‘Ummah Maju Makmur’, the forum was attended by Energy and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Hazland […]
Mosque gets RTP funding for additional facilities
SARIKEI: Masjid Al-Muttaqin here is set to receive an allocation of RM700,000 under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) for the development of a rest house and visitor facilities. According to the Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh, the implementation of this project is a continuous effort to enhance infrastructure […]
Refurbished mosque, halls offer enhanced amenities
KUCHING: Three key development projects in the Santubong constituency have been completed, bringing valuable upgrades to local infrastructure and community facilities, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. “I hope that the upgrading of the mosque and community halls will, to some extent, transform the development landscape of the Santubong constituency […]
First mosque in Malaysia to feature six towers powered by renewable energy
KUCHING: The upcoming construction of six new towers at the Sarawak State Mosque, also known as Masjid Jamek Negeri, is set to make history as Malaysia’s first mosque to feature six towers. Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) chief executive officer Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said the towers will also utilise solar […]
Tower demolition gives way to upgrading of mosque
KUCHING: The 99-metre tower at the Sarawak State Mosque, also known as Masjid Jamek, is currently being demolished, with the project expected to be completed by early 2025. Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) chief executive officer Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said the demolition is about 20 per cent complete. He assured […]
Participate in mosque activities, LAKMNS tells youth
KUCHING: The Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) is encouraging local youth to participate in activities held in mosques. Its chief executive officer, Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said LAKMNS is taking a holistic approach with many of its programmes conducted at mosques. “This includes the Maal Hijrah programme, whereby this year, it […]
Over 500 gather at mosque for Raya celebration
MIRI: Over 500 individuals gathered at Al-Mutaqqim Mosque in Bekenu for Hari Raya open house on Friday. Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus, said that the event was organised to strengthen community ties. “To foster these bonds, we need increased participation, especially from our youth who are the future leaders,” […]
RM123,600 for new toilet
KUCHING: Wan Alwi Mosque in Tabuan Jaya has received a donation of RM123,600 for the construction of its new toilet facilities. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said his parliamentary constituency office agreed to allocate the funding for the construction cost in response to the mosque’s request to build a new toilet for its female […]
Jobless man fined for stealing cash from mosque fund
KUCHING: An unemployed man was slapped with a fine of RM3,500 in default seven months in prison by the Magistrate’s Court for stealing cash from the mosque fund amounting to RM350 for personal purposes. Zairy, 33, from Kampung Pasir Panjang, pleaded guilty to three charges which were read before Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali. […]