RM123,600 for new toilet
KUCHING: Wan Alwi Mosque in Tabuan Jaya has received a donation of RM123,600 for the construction of its new toilet facilities. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said his parliamentary constituency office agreed to allocate the funding for the construction cost in response to the mosque’s request to build a new toilet for its female […]
Jobless man fined for stealing cash from mosque fund
KUCHING: An unemployed man was slapped with a fine of RM3,500 in default seven months in prison by the Magistrate’s Court for stealing cash from the mosque fund amounting to RM350 for personal purposes. Zairy, 33, from Kampung Pasir Panjang, pleaded guilty to three charges which were read before Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali. […]
Mosque roof repair starting soon
SIBU: The repair work on the roof of Majid Al-Muhajirin in Kampung Usahajaya Baru, Salim, is scheduled to start soon. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said that he will hold discussions with the authorities to ensure that the work begins as quickly as possible. “I will talk to the Public Works Department (PWD) […]
Ministry to analyse special programme to help farmers affected by floods
KUCHING: The Ministry of Plantations and Commodities will assess how many farmers were impacted by the floods, allowing for the proper distribution of relief. The National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), said its minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, is in charge of delivering disaster aid, including for floods. According to him, the Prime Minister’s Department oversees […]
RM17 mln Ikhwanul Islam Taman Sukma Mosque officially opens
KUCHING: The new Ikhwanul Islam Taman Sukma Mosque, which has been relocated in front of the old mosque, was officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof last night (March 4). The new mosque, which can accommodate up to 3,000 people at a time, was built at a total cost of RM17 million […]
Friday mosque collections for earthquake victims
KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) has urged all Muslims in the state to contribute to the victims of the Turkish and Syrian earthquakes through the Friday Sadaq collections at mosques across Sarawak on Feb 10 and 17. The charitable trust boards or committees of mosques and surau throughout Sarawak are required to forward the […]
18 killed in mosque attack in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria: At least 18 people were killed in a mosque attack in Zamfara state in Nigeria, Anadolu Agency cited media reports said Saturday. Armed perpetrators opened fire on worshippers who gathered for Friday prayers in the Ruwan Jema region, according to national media. Many injuries were also reported. Zamfara police spokesman Muhammad Shehu did […]
New mosque to incorporate Chinese designs
SIBU: A new mosque incorporating architectural element of non-Muslim community will be proposed said Nangka assemblyman, Dr Annuar Rapaee. According to the Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, he is in the midst of identifying the site for that proposed mosque. “I have been directed by Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri […]
Bid to make mosque more than a house of prayer
By Amyra Varkisa & Natasha Jee SIBU: A special committee will be set up to ensure the Al-Qadim Mosque here is fully utilised not only in a physical sense but also its role in the Muslim community. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Dr Annuar Rapaee said he has taken the advice of […]
160-year-old mosque reopens after latest restoration
By Natasha Jee & Amyra Varkisa SIBU: The Al-Qadim Mosque, one of the state’s oldest mosques, has finally reopened after undergoing restoration work here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg graced the re-opening of the 160-year-old mosque on yesterday (July 11) evening. In his speech, he said some had claimed the mosque […]
