Author: Mukhriz Mohamad

Gathering to strengthen mosque, surau committees

KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) will organise a “Ijtimak” religious gathering from Oct 31 to Nov 1 with the aim of strengthening the management and administration of the mosque and surau management committees. Themed “Masjid 5 Bintang — Pengurusan Berprestij”, the event will be participated by the mosque and

Sarawak politically stable

LUNDU: Sarawak has become the only state in Malaysia that is politically stable and is not marred by leadership problems. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the state government under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) had successfully carried out its responsibilities well. He viewed that

Preserve ‘gotong-royong’ culture

LUNDU: The culture of gotong-royong should be preserved in the community so it becomes second nature to them. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said it is important to foster the spirit of cooperation in the community as well as

RTP projects benefit, improve wellbeing

KUCHING: Apart from bringing benefits to constituents the rural transformation programme (RTP) projects in Pantai Damai state constituency also help to improve their wellbeing. According to its assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman, RTP projects such as construction of wooden bridges, roads and embankments were carried out according to the needs

PBB clean sweep achievable

KUCHING: PBB can retain all 47 seats it currently holds in the 82-seat State Legislative Assembly in the coming state election. The expected clean sweep is achievable based on the current political scenario, says PBB vice-president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “It is also based on the good performances demonstrated

Be involved in volunteerism

KUCHING: Youth have been urged to be involved in volunteerism so that they can develop their character traits such as leadership skills. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman made the call at the closing of the “We Care,

Pursuing a quality Muslim community

BAU: Continues efforts will be made to develop the Muslim community, with emphasis on acquiring knowledge. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said it is important for Muslims in the state to have harmony in their lives, when speaking at

Watch out for meddling outsiders

KUCHING: Every time an election is held in Sarawak, many outsiders would come to campaign in order to secure victory for their respective candidates. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said, indeed their presence would enliven the election atmosphere but certain parties would try to

Get involved in volunteerism, youths told

KUCHING: The government encourages the younger generation to get involved in volunteer activities to ensure they stay away from undesirable activities. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the involvement of the young in organisations like Sarawak Volunteer is proof that they distance themselves

Surau Darul Hana ready next year

KUCHING: Besides praying at Masjid Darul Hana in Petra Jaya here, Muslims can also pray at the RM4.3 million Surau Darul Hana in future. According to Assistant Minister in Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, work on the surau began earlier