Tabung Haji wants more depositors from S’wak
KUCHING: Lembaga Tabung Haji aims to attract more depositors from the Muslim community in Sarawak. The director of Tabung Haji for Sabah and Sarawak, Datuk Nurlaila Said yesterday revealed that only 40 per cent of Sarawak’s Muslim populace or 325,000 individuals were currently depositing with Tabung Haji. “Therefore, we aim to extend our reach to […]
Call to contribute generously to TH Sarawak
KUCHING: Members of the public, specifically the Muslim community and Muslim non-governmental organisations (NGOs), are urged to contribute more to the Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) Sarawak. President of Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) Datuk Misnu Taha said this as the foundation of TH is for the Muslims to save their money not only for them to […]
Council oversees Islamic affairs in Sarawak
KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) is the main body overseeing Islamic affairs in the state, playing a role in ensuring the goal of fostering a proactive and productive Muslim community. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, stated that MIS has established four boards: the Fatwa Board, Baitulmal and Wakaf […]
Police record statement from Ipoh Timur MP over Quran interpretation issue
KUALA LUMPUR: Police (PDRM) have recorded a statement from Ipoh Timur Member of Parliament Howard Lee Chuan How to assist investigations over allegations that Lee had insulted Islam through his own interpretation of the Quranic verse (Surah An Nisa’ ayat 59). Bukit Aman Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the […]
Iranian-born woman desecrates holy book
MOSCOW: An Iranian-born woman has burnt a copy of the Quran in Sweden’s capital Stockholm under police protection, Sputnik quoted the Anadolu news agency on Thursday. Iranian-born Bayrami Marjan, 47, has burnt the Quran in a brazier at the Angbybadet beach in Bromma on the shore of Lake Malaren, the report said. She has said all religions should be […]
Jepak rep urges Muslim unity to safeguard peace
BINTULU: Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip has called on the Muslim community in the region to prioritise unity and protect the prevailing peace and order. He stressed the utmost importance of unity, cooperation and tolerance to preserve peace, harmony and political stability while guarding against any divisive elements. Describing the people in the country, especially […]
Muslims usher in Maal Hijrah with special prayers
KUALA LUMPUR: The recitation of special prayers was held in several states last night to mark the Maal Hijrah 1445H/2023M celebrations. In addition to solat hajat (prayer of needs), Yasin recital and doa selamat (prayer to seek protection) to welcome the Islamic New Year, state-level award ceremonies for Maal Hijrah personalities were also held. In […]
Muslim pilgrims reminded to be vigilant of fraud
KUCHING: Muslims in Sarawak need to be more vigilant if they intend to perform the pilgrimage to avoid fraud. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications (Utility) Datuk Dr. Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that fraud should not happen in Malaysia. “We feel sad because there are frauds involving the pilgrimage in this country,” he said. He […]
Hari Raya Aidiladha unites Muslims and others
TELANG USAN: The celebration of Hari Raya Aidiladha serves as a platform to foster stronger relationships between Muslims and people from different races, according to Telang Usan assemblyman, Dennis Ngau. He said, in the town of Long Lama, it has become a cultural practice to invite non-Muslims to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha and help facilitate […]
Fadillah emphasises spirit of sacrifice during Aidiladha
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KUCHING: Aidiladha represents not only the act of animal sacrifices but also the sacrifice made by the Muslim community in terms of financial aid, effort, and time, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He highlighted that such sacrifices serve to help those in need within the Muslim community. “Aidiladha […]
