Mosque renovation works complete
MIRI: The upgrading works for Masjid At Taqwa here which commenced in September 2018 was finally completed this month. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at the opening of the mosque by signing a plaque and later sounded the ‘beduk’ (call to prayer) on Friday (Sept 24). The mosque’s renovation and upgrading […]
Mosque receives initial aid of RM14,000
MUKAH: Two local Islamic-based organisations and individuals here contributed a total of RM14,000 to Masjid Al-Amin, Kampung Semop, Daro near here on Friday (Aug 20) as initial aid to the mosque which was gutted by fire on Aug 11. The contributions were from Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) Mukah branch and the Mukah District Police Headquarters […]
Surau raising money for burnt mosque
MUKAH: Surau Darul Husna here has raised a total of RM4,163 in its effort to assist Masjid Al-Amin, Kampung Semop in Pulau Bruit, Daro which was burnt recently. Mukah District Police Headquarters (IPD) Surau Darul Husna chairman Insp Mohamad Haslee Sapiee said the amount, including RM1,000 from Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak, Mukah branch, was collected from […]
Prayer hall in mosque cannot be used as vaccination area
KUALA TERENGGANU: The prayer hall in mosque cannot be turned into a Covid-19 vaccine dispensing area, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim said. He said the opening of a vaccination centre (PPV) at any mosque should be done in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the National […]
Naim donates to mosques, surau
KUCHING: Naim Group of Companies recently donated its Ramadan contributions to various mosques and surau. This was done in conjunction with its annual donations during Ramadan month in aid of the religious establishments. The donations were given to Masjid Darul Ilmu and Masjid Darul Falah, Kampung Binyu in Kota Samarahan; Masjid Ar’ Rayyan and Surau […]
CM receives two courtesy calls
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg received two courtesy calls at his office in Wisma Bapa today morning. First to call on him was a delegation from the Al Ghazali Mosque Committee led by the mosque chairman Sumardi Ghazalee. The purpose of the courtesy call was to invite the Abang Johari […]
RM130,000 in grants given to mosque and surau committees
ASAJAYA: Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang has handed over grants allocated for programmes and activities of mosque and surau management committees in Asajaya district for this year, amounting to a total of RM130,000. The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) reported that the handover of the grants this time was divided into three phases involving 32 […]
Renovation works on mosque complete
MIRI: The renovation and upgrading works on Masjid Abu Bakar As-Siddiq at Desa Senadin here has been completed. Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Lee Kim Shin on Saturday, visited the mosque to inspect the works done. Previously known as Surau Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Desa Senadin, it was elevated to a mosque on July 1 last […]
Sibu suspends mosque, surau activities
KUCHING: In accordance with the movement control order (MCO) implemented in the Sibu division, all religious gatherings and activities in mosques and surau are suspended and the number of congregations will be limited to 12. The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) urged Muslims to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the Sarawak Fatwa […]
Strong waves damage village mosque
PUSA: The only house of worship in Kampung Semarang known as Darul Ihsan Mosque was damaged by strong waves at about 4.30pm on Saturday (Nov 14). In a video clip recorded by a resident there, most of the floor was broken and the carpets were soaked with water. The residents tried to save all the […]
