Maal Hijrah Festival to be held annually
KUCHING: Starting this year, the Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) will organise the Maal Hijrah Festival every year. LAKMNS chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said holding the festival is one of the initiatives to invigorate the spirit in welcoming the arrival of the month of Muharram. “This is […]
July 29-31 festival to enliven Maal Hijrah celebration
KUCHING: Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) will host the upcoming Maal Hijrah Festival 1444H/2022 on July 29-31 at Masjid Jamek. According to LAKMNS chief executive officer Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said the festival was one of LAKMNS’ initiatives to enliven the Maal Hijrah celebration. “The festival is organised based on several […]
Premier inaugurates first 5-star mosque in Kuching
KUCHING: The first-ever 5-star mosque in Kuching, Masjid Darul Naim, Kampung Lintang, was inaugurated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today. He, along with guests, arrived at the mosque around 12.15pm to perform Friday prayers. After the prayers, he signed the plaque on the digital screen, which was followed by a […]
‘Citarasa Malaysia’ Ramadan buffet at Baitul Makmur 2
KUCHING: In conjunction with the coming Ramadan, Masja Properties Sdn Bhd and Maju Wawasan Group Sdn Bhd are introducing the “Citarasa Malaysia” Ramadan buffet, at Level 5, Baitul Makmur 2 from April 19 to May 9. Lembaga Amanah Kebajikan Masjid Negeri Sarawak (LAKMNS) CEO Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai officiated at the pre-launching on […]
One-stop centre for Muslim funerals
KUCHING: The soon-to-be-built Semariang Islamic Cemetery Complex (SICC) costing RM3 million will serve as a one-stop centre to manage Muslim funeral and burial services in Kuching. Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) chief executive officer Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai who said this added the construction of the complex was mooted by former chief minister […]
Mattary take over – exalting Sarawak tahfiz institutions
BY NATASHA JEE & TANIA LAM KUCHING: Effective Jan 1 next year, the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) will take over the administration and management of Ma’had Tahfiz Tun Abdul Rahman Ya’kub (Mattary) from the Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS). This will include the Pusat Pengajian Al-Quran Tun Abdul Rahman Ya’kub (Patary) Complex. The […]
City mosque now has digital information kiosk
KUCHING: Kuching city mosque now can assist visitors to gain more information about Kuching city through its digital information kiosk. Launched by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the kiosk is part of the initiative under Kampung Heritage Trail, a project spearheaded by the state government on the conservation of heritage […]
Sarawak’s first Islamic Radio mobile app now available
IRIS BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak State Mosques Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) is the first agency to have a mobile application for its online radio, said Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai. The LAKMNS chief executive officer said the mobile application for Internet Radio Islamic Sarawak (IRIS) was one of […]
Board launches online radio
BY SHAH AHMED FAROUQ & NUR ASHIKIN LOUIS KUCHING: Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) launched their new online radio — Internet Radio Islamic Sarawak (Iris) — yesterday. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the digital radio complements the state government’s efforts to […]
