MIS in good stead to empower Muslims
THE Islamic Council of Sarawak (MIS) was established on May 1, 1955 under the Islamic Council Incorporation Ordinance 1954. It was stated that it is responsible for formulating policies and administering Islamic affairs in the state of Sarawak. Thus, since its establishment, various efforts have been implemented by MIS to empower Muslims in this state […]
Popular Indonesian preacher due in Kuching
KUCHING: Popular Indonesian Islamic preacher Ustaz Abdul Somad Batubara will be coming to Kuching on Sept 30. Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) president Datuk Misnu Taha announced that on the said date, Abdul Somad will give a talk during the Muslimah programme at the Islamic Complex Hall Kuching from 9 am to 12 pm. “It will […]
MIS to build Sarawak International Islamic High School
KUCHING: The Sarawak International Islamic High School will be built on about 10 acres of land at Jalan Diplomatik, near here. Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) President Datuk Misnu Taha said the school will be equipped with various basic facilities including dormitories, classes, laboratories and more. He added that its construction will begin early next year. […]
SEB Islamic body distributes sacrificial meat
KUCHING: Muslims across the state converged yesterday for Aidiladha prayers and the ritual sacrifice – the first time in two years – amid the relaxation of Covid-19 standard operating procedures by the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS). “At Kampung Jaya Bakti, Sarawak Energy Berhad’s Islamic Workers Welfare Organisation (PKPI) offered four cattle for sacrifice, to be […]
MIS to set up panel on needs of ummah
KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) is in the process of setting up a Pembudayaan Al-Quran Committee through the MIS Action Plan (2022-2025) for the development of the Muslim community in the state. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication (Utilities) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the committee would cover all matters related to the […]
Kursi Sheikh Othman Sarawak successfully established by MIS, UKM
BANGI: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) have successfully established the Kursi Sheikh Othman Sarawak. Deputy Minister for Utility and Communication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi disclosed that plans to establish the chair came after an agreement was made last Nov 8. He said the establishment of the chair was part […]
Abang Johari receives Japanese visitors
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received two courtesy calls at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia here on Firday (Jan 21). The first courtesy call was by a delegation from Mitsubishi Corporation Malaysia led by its chief executive Masashi Shiraishi. Mitsubishi Corporation Malaysia based at the […]
State to review SOP on prayers at mosques, surau
KUCHING: Sarawak will review the guidelines on prayers at mosques and surau if cases of Covid-19 in the state continue to drop, said Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office (Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. Dr Abdul Rahman said the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) had issued the latest standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines […]
Sarawak Islamic Council issues MCO SOP for prayers
KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) has issued the standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines for Muslim prayers during movement control order (MCO) 3.0. Fardhu prayers at mosques and surau are limited to 150 people for Masjid Jamek while for mosques in districts, this is limited to 100 people, including a mosque officer and the management […]
Sarawak Islamic Council issues guidelines on ‘akad nikah’
KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) has released the guidelines for akad nikah (marriage solemnisation ceremony) in Sarawak during Phase One of the movement control order under the National Recovery Plan. MIS said akad nikah ceremonies for Muslim couples who had obtained approval could be held at the district Islamic religious offices or MIS premises. […]
