Bukit Kota rep emphasises development of mosques and surau in Limbang

LIMBANG: Elected people’s representatives continuously strive to ensure the development of residents in any area, encompassing all aspects, including spiritual, physical and educational. Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said among the government’s efforts is the construction of new mosques and surau or the replacement of existing […]

Mosques, suraus urged to include youth and non-Muslims in activities

KUCHING: Mosques and suraus are urged to engage more youths and non-Muslims in their activities. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof pointed out that these religious institutions serve not only as places of worship but also as centres of knowledge and information dissemination. He added that the focus should not only limit to worshippers […]

MP donates to mosques, surau in Santubong

KUCHING: Seventeen mosques and 13 surau in the Santubong parliamentary constituency received donations from MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit report, the handover of a cheque amounting to RM77,000 was done on Sunday (April 24) by Datuk Seri Syed Hamzah Syed Paie, the political secretary to Wan […]

Premier presents donations to mosques, surau

GEDONG: A total of 14 mosques and 13 surau here received donations from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Each of the mosques received cash donation of RM2,000 while the surau were presented RM1,000 each. Abang Johari, who is also the Gedong assemblyman, presented the donation to representatives of the mosques and […]

Satok assemblyman donates to surau

KUCHING: Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki has presented a contribution to assist the committee of Surau Al Tawahhud, Kampung Segedup Rimba here in changing the flooring from tiles to carpet. According to a post on the Media Satok Facebook page, he presented the contribution during his working visit to the surau on Wednesday (Feb 9). […]

17 suraus received special grants

KUCHING: Seventeen suraus in Samariang constituency have received special grants of RM15,000 each to upgrade their physical facilities. Petra Jaya Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the government was fully aware that some suraus sometimes have limited funds. “Funds are needed for them to do repair, maintain or upgrade existing facilities. That is […]

33 suraus in Tupong receive grants totaling RM495,000

KUCHING: A total of 33 suraus in Tupong constituency have received grants totalling RM495,000 for upgrading their facilities and infrastructure here on Saturday. Member of Parliament for Petra Jaya Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof presented the grants at a handover ceremony at Surau Mahmudi, Matang. Each surau received RM15,000. “The grant will improve facilities support committee […]

Speaker donates RM140,000 to mosques, surau

KUCHING: State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar yesterday morning donated RM140,000 to mosques and surau in three constituencies, namely, Serembu, Kedup and Bukit Semuja According to a press statement, RM40,000 was donated to two mosques and four surau in Serembu while RM20,000 was donated to two mosques in Kedup. Meanwhile, RM80,000 […]

Awal Muharram gifts for mosques and surau

MIRI: In conjunction with Awal Muharram today, Senadin assemblyman Datuk Lee Kim Shin handed over minor project grants to two mosques and a surau here.   The recipients were Masjid Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Desa Senadin, Masjid Darul Ehsan Piasau Jaya and Surau Darul Ikhlas Kampung Senadin Jaya. Earlier in April this year, when Lee visited Masjid […]

Almari Sedekah to help the needy

SIBU: Nangka assemblyman Dr Annuar Rapaee will collaborate with surau and mosques in his constituency to create an initiative called ‘Almari Sedekah’ to help those in need. He said the initiative, which will start tomorrow (Saturday), is to give the community the opportunity to donate daily necessities to help the needy. “For a start, two […]