Vaccine permissible for Muslims
KUCHING: The Special Muzakarah Committee of the National Council for Malaysian Islamic Affairs has made its religious position that the Covid-19 vaccine is permissible for Muslim use, said Assistant Minister in Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “Based on discussion by Special Muzakarah at the federal level, the use of Covid-19 […]
Emulate Muhammad and his companions, Muslims told
BINTULU: Muslims have been urged to emulate the leadership of Prophet Muhammad and his companions. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip said this was because they had a high level of integrity, honesty and trust when carrying out their tasks. He explained that leaders who practise integrity in leadership […]
Sarawak’s first Islamic Radio mobile app now available
IRIS BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak State Mosques Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) is the first agency to have a mobile application for its online radio, said Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai. The LAKMNS chief executive officer said the mobile application for Internet Radio Islamic Sarawak (IRIS) was one of […]
Pursuing a quality Muslim community
BAU: Continues efforts will be made to develop the Muslim community, with emphasis on acquiring knowledge. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said it is important for Muslims in the state to have harmony in their lives, when speaking at the ‘Ziarah Perdana’ (premier visit) […]
New cemetery for Muslims in Sarikei
SARIKEI: The state government has approved an allocation of RM2 million to provide a new cemetery for Muslims here in this division. Assistant Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the new 10-hectare site is located at the end of Jalan Rentap which is about four kilometres from Sarikei […]
Rep donates cows for korban
Long Lama: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau donated two cows and a buffalo to the Muslim community here in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration on Friday. He also witnessed the ritual slaughter or korban of the cows and the buffalo which was held at the compound of Long Lama’s mosque, Masjid Darussalam. Later 75 […]
Adhere to mosque SOPs, Muslims told
KUCHING: Muslims in Sarawak are urged to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the authorities following the relaxation of restrictions allowing them to perform the Friday prayer and daily prayers at their local mosques. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said for […]
Agong extends Aidilfitri wishes to all Muslims
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah extends his Hari Raya Aidilfitri greetings to all Muslims in the country. In his Royal Address when opening the Third Session of the 14th Parliament at Parliament House today, His Majesty also wished all Muslims a blessed fasting month and reminded them to pay their zakat (tithes). “Continue […]
92,000 Muslims have paid zakat fitrah
KUCHING: By the 21st day of Ramadan (May 14), some 92,000 Muslims throughout the state have fulfilled their zakat fitrah (personal tithe) totalling RM643,000 through the multiple online payment platforms. Sarawak Baitulmal Fund (TBS) general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie said with the availability of online payment platforms during the movement control […]
Muslims urged to stay positive during Ramadan
KUCHING: From cancelled iftar feasts to suspended mosque prayers, Muslims across the nation are bracing for a bleak Ramadan. Usually during the holy fasting month, many Muslims will spend more time at mosques or attend daily breaking of fast events with families and friends. But this year, with the Covid-19 pandemic and the movement control […]
