Council to fine tune SOP for mosques, surau
SHAH ALAM: The National Fatwa Council will meet tomorrow to fine tune the standard operating procedures for mosques and surau following the surge in Covid-19 cases in the country. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (religious affairs) Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri said the meeting will also take into account views from the relevant quarters […]
Achieve five-star rating, mosques told
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KUCHING: In an effort to improve the management excellence of mosque and surau institutions, the Sarawak Islamic Council (SIC) placed great emphasis on the standardised star-rating system for mosques in the state. SIC president Datuk Misnu Taha said the standard, which was conducted since 2017, will be a benchmark for the […]
Bank donates RM10k to mosques, suraus
MUKAH: Bank Rakyat has allocated donations totalling to RM10,500 which will be distributed to 21 mosques and suraus here to assist with administrative matters and the implementation of programmes. According to a spokesperson from Bank Rakyat Mukah, the donation under the Mosque Financial Integrity programme is one of the bank’s efforts to collaborate with the […]
More mosques, suraus for Santubong
KUCHING: Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar chaired a meeting on Friday (Sept 11) to discuss the status of new applications and progress of mosqueand surauconstruction projects in Santubong. The Santubong MP said that the discussion aimed to find out the latest developments of the construction of three mosques […]
Taib donates to the needy, mosques and surau
By Mahdini Jaini MUKAH: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has presented donations to 50 needy persons, three mosques and 46 surau around Mukah and Balingian. The presentation was done at Masjid Setia Raja here on Sunday (Sep 6). He had an opportunity to participate in a dialogue session and lunch with […]
RM15mil to repair surau in Kpg Sg Rayu Melayu
LUNDU: Tanjong Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu had approved a total of RM15 million for the people of Kampung Sg Rayu Melayu yesterday. The RM15 million was for the repair of Surau Darul Ibadah to make it more comfortable for worshippers. She hoped that with the allocation, those given the responsibility to manage the […]
Akad nikah ceremony at selected mosques
KUCHING: Akad nikah (marriage solemnisation) ceremonies are now permitted to be held at selected mosques or surau. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi noted that previously, akad nikah was only allowed at the divisional/district Islamic Religious Office. “However, various guidelines have to be adhered to, […]
Stick to strict guidelines
KUCHING: The organising of ibadah korban (slaughter of sacrificial animal) this year must adhere to guidelines set by the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS). Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said among the guidelines to be followed were that mosques and suraus that intend to organise […]
More members allowed at mosques, surau
KUCHING: Beginning tomorrow, the number of congregation members allowed to perform five daily prayers at permitted mosques and surau in Sarawak has been increased to 80 people from 40 previously, said Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) secretary Khalidi Ibrahim. He said as for Friday prayers, between 80 and 250 members would be allowed at the mosques […]
College granted RM350,000 to build surau
KUCHING: The state government has allocated a grant of RM350,000 to Kuching Vocational College for building its Surau Al-Azhar. The grant was approved by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and the cheque was presented by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan at his office in Wisma Sumber Alam to […]
