KUCHING: The International Conference of Islamic Scholars will now be held biennially.
This was announced by the Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, during the Adjournment Council of the International Islamic Scholars Council 1445H/2023.
The decision was made following discussions with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Openg during the opening ceremony.
Dr Abdul Rahman, who expressed his gratitude for the Premier’s support, said that gathering scholars and wise individuals at the international level in Sarawak every two years would be beneficial for the Muslim community.
The conference aims to encourage discussions on various current issues, gathering input and feedback on agendas, topics, matters, and problems related to Islam.
By doing so, the organizers hope to empower education and cultivate future Islamic scholars and scientists from Sarawak who can lead the community.
The event was attended by notable figures, including the President of the Islamic Council of Sarawak (MIS) Datuk Misnu Taha, Board Chairman of the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty, Director of the Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) Sahibus Siyadah Khalidi Ibrahim, and Director-General of IKIM Prof Associate Dr Mohamad Azam Mohamad Adil.
