PERYATIM caters to children of all races
SIBU: The perception that Lembaga Kebajikan Anak-Anak Yatim Sarawak (PERYATIM) is only for the Muslim community needs to be changed, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Petra Jaya Member of Parliament stressed that PERYATIM was opened to children of all races and not only for Muslim children. “Sometimes there are families who […]
New surau to be named Surau Darul Ehsan Tun Abang Openg
LIMBANG: Kampung Bunga Raya’s new surau will allow for more religious activities and programmes to be held, says Datuk Hasbi Habibollah. The Deputy Minister of Rural Development II said the surau would be named in honour of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s late father. “In conjunction with the Premier’s birthday, we […]
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 […]
Masjid Al-Muttaqin operational by July next year
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Muslim community in the Kota Samarahan area is expected to be able to use Masjid Al-Muttaqin before July next year, says Assistant International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais. “The renovation of Masjid Al-Muttaqin costs RM13mil. First phase work involves the […]
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 […]
Gathering to strengthen mosque, surau committees
KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) will organise a “Ijtimak” religious gathering from Oct 31 to Nov 1 with the aim of strengthening the management and administration of the mosque and surau management committees. Themed “Masjid 5 Bintang — Pengurusan Berprestij”, the event will be participated by the mosque and surau management committees of Kuching, […]
