Consult Jheains first before building mosques, suraus, says Director
Published on: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Published on: Tue, Apr 22, 2025
By: Marutin Ansiung Text Size: Jumain (center) receiving a souvenir from Zaki. KENINGAU: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or individuals who wish to contribute to the welfare of the Muslim community are advised to refer to the State Department of Islamic Religious Affairs (Jheains). Its Director Datuk Jumain Abdul Ghani, said this is important to ensure safety and compliance with the regulations set by body and other relevant government agencies. 'Any NGOs that intend to build any place of worship, whether a tahfiz school, mosque, or surau, must go through Jheains. 'This is to ensure that the location is suitable and appropriate for the surrounding community,' he said this during the launching ceremony of Masjid Al-Mu'min and the Raya Sekampung event at Kampung Tontolob Liwan in Tambunan. Subscribe or LOG IN to access this article.
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