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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 the ‘Ziarah Perdana’ (premier visit) […]

Serian holds Al-Quran recital contest

SERIAN: A total of nine participants competed in the Serian Division Level Tilawah Al-Quran (Al-Quran Recital) 2020. These participants consisted of five qari (male participants) and four qariah (female participants), a press statement said. Fatin Nurain Ripot was adjudged champion for the qariah category taking home cash prize of RM1,000 while in second spot was […]

Dignify teachings of Islam, Islamic agencies told

KUCHING: Sarawak Islamic Department (JAIS) and other Islamic agencies must continue to strengthen the efforts in dignifying Islamic teachings, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He stressed that the efforts must be done harmoniously without affecting the religions of non-Muslims. He noted that the development of Jais throughout the 30 years of […]

Mosque thanksgiving prayer attracts 100

MIRI: Thanksgiving prayers were held simultaneously statewide marking the 30th anniversary of Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (Jais) establishment. A thanksgiving prayer to mark the occasion for Miri division level was held in An-Nur Mosque, Pujut Tanjong Batu on Thursday evening. The ceremony began with the recitation of Surah Yassin followed by Doa Kesyukuran. Nearly 100 […]

Same SOP for Aidiladha

KUCHING: The standard operating procedure (SOP) for Aidiladha activities will still follow the latest circular issued by the Sarawak Islamic Affairs Department (Jais). Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi noted that there were a growing number of Covid-19 cases in the state […]

New system to improve Jais services

KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Affairs Department (Jais) has launched Sarawak Islamic Services (Kiswa) to improve the delivery of its services. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the new system is necessary to complement the state government’s digital economy initiative. “One of the factors why […]

Two business premises booked for misuse of halal logo

KUCHING: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) took legal action against two business operators for using the halal logo without valid certification. In a statement, Sarawak KPDNHEP enforcement team together with Sarawak Islamic Department (JAIS) Halal Management monitoring and enforcement unit conducted inspections on two premises-an eatery in Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce and […]

Sarawak to have one session

KUCHING: Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that Sarawak will continue to have only one session for Friday prayers. “In our previous discussion, we decided to continue having only single sessions for our Friday prayers here in Sarawak,” he said today. The previous muzakarah […]

Akad nikah ceremony at selected mosques

KUCHING: Akad nikah (marriage solemnisation) ceremonies are now permitted to be held at selected mosques or surau. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi noted that previously, akad nikah was only allowed at the divisional/district Islamic Religious Office. “However, various guidelines have to be adhered to, […]

More members allowed at mosques, surau

KUCHING: Beginning tomorrow, the number of congregation members allowed to perform five daily prayers at permitted mosques and surau in Sarawak has been increased to 80 people from 40 previously, said Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) secretary Khalidi Ibrahim. He said as for Friday prayers, between 80 and 250 members would be allowed at the mosques […]