Sarawak Islamic Council committed to enhancing halal governance
KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (SIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening public service delivery, halal governance and future-ready policies following an engagement session with state leadership. The session, attended by Sarawak State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki who had outlined the state’s new 3R-based work culture aimed at improving efficiency, public benefit […]
MAF, Sarawak Islamic Council renew support for HIV community
KUCHING: The Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) Sarawak Branch has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting people living with HIV through the continuation of its partnership with the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS). MIS contributed RM300,000 in zakat funds to support aid programmes benefiting those living with HIV in Sarawak. Honorary Secretary of the Malaysian AIDS Council and […]
MIS plans diploma upgrade for adult religious class
KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) has announced plans to upgrade the Pengajian Islam Kelas Agama Dewasa MIS Certificate to a diploma level by adding training examinations and introducing an industrial training syllabus. MIS president Datuk Misnu Taha said this matter would be discussed in more detail with the Malaysian Islamic Skills Institute Sarawak (IKMAS). […]
Call to contribute generously to TH Sarawak
KUCHING: Members of the public, specifically the Muslim community and Muslim non-governmental organisations (NGOs), are urged to contribute more to the Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) Sarawak. President of Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) Datuk Misnu Taha said this as the foundation of TH is for the Muslims to save their money not only for them to […]
Council oversees Islamic affairs in Sarawak
KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) is the main body overseeing Islamic affairs in the state, playing a role in ensuring the goal of fostering a proactive and productive Muslim community. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, stated that MIS has established four boards: the Fatwa Board, Baitulmal and Wakaf […]
Sarawak prepares for grand Prophet Muhammad birthday
KUCHING: Sarawak is set to celebrate the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday for the year 1444H/2023 on September 27 and 28 with a grand procession planned for the second day. Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) president, Datuk Misnu Taha, said that a zikir (remembrance) session and the recitation of Yasin will be held on Wednesday night at Masjid […]
Al-Quran centre for Muslims soon
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Sarawak will be establishing the Al-Quran and Hadith Development Centre for Muslims to study the Al-Quran in depth. Sarawak Islamic Council (SIC) president Datuk Misnu Taha said that this was one of the initiatives of the SIC to provide a better environment for Muslims. “Under the new structure, our Quran […]
Surging enrolment in Islamic religious schools
KUCHING: Enrolment in Islamic religious schools under Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) is on an upward trend with more parents interested in sending their children to these schools. MIS president Datuk Misnu Taha said that the number of applications is increasing in tandem with the increasing demand for Islamic religious schools. In pointing out the high […]
Fast internet to ensure smooth learning process in religious schools
KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) will provide highspeed internet broadband services to ensure a smooth learning process in two schools under the Sarawak Islamic Council in the Samarahan district. SMA general manager Dr Zaidi Razak said two out of 11 schools under the Sarawak Islamic Council have experienced broadband network problems. “We are receiving […]
Call for more chicken outlets to be halal-certified
KUCHING: Only four outlets selling chicken here have been given the halal certification by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) and Sarawak Islamic Council (SIC). Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi there are 80 chicken processing outlets in Sarawak, however only four have received halal certification from Jakim and SIC. […]