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New Straits Times
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- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Crowd gathers to witness Zara Qairina's exhumation
SIPITANG: Around 100 family members, friends, and residents gathered at the Tanjung Ubi Muslim Cemetery in Mesapol this afternoon to witness the exhumation of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir's grave. Many had been present since midday and remained at the site despite the afternoon rain. The exhumation is expected to begin once the officers and lawyers arrive from Papar. Also present were police officers stationed to ensure the exhumation process proceeds smoothly and securely. Officers from the Sabah State Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JHEAINS) are also on site to oversee and monitor the process, ensuring it is carried out with due respect following Islamic rites. The exhumation is being conducted following an order issued earlier today by magistrate Zuraini Ali Musa of the Sipitang magistrate's court, during a Zoom proceeding held at the Papar district police headquarters.
Borneo Post
24-07-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Sandakan Islamic Centre 66% completed, targets December opening
Walter and architect Dr Meor Zawari Hassan (left) presenting the design and finishes for the Sandakan Islamic Centre's main prayer hall.-Information Department photo KOTA KINABALU (July 24): The Sandakan Islamic Centre project, now 66% complete, is expected to be fully finished by the end of December this year. Sandakan Municipal Council president Walter Kenson stated that the council is committed to completing this modern complex — inspired by Sabah Governor Tun Musa Aman — by year-end, making it ready for use during next year's Hari Raya prayers. 'We are scheduling completion by the end of this year, ideally before year-end, so it can be fully operational for next year's Hari Raya. Our primary target is for the Sandakan Islamic Centre to be inaugurated and fully functional by Hari Raya 2026,' he explained. Walter added that the centre will feature designs, motifs and finishes from Uzbekistan, adapted to incorporate Sabah's local motifs. 'Progress has been very positive thus far, which is why we sought approval from His Excellency Tun Musa Aman for specific motifs, designs and finishes. Tun requested the incorporation of certain elements in key sections of the centre — particularly the prayer area, main hall and VIP waiting area — blending Uzbek designs with local Sabah motifs and styles,' he told the media after paying a courtesy visit to Tun Musa at Istana Seri Kinabalu today. Meanwhile, Tun Musa expressed profound satisfaction in a statement on Thursday over the encouraging progress of the Sandakan Islamic Centre, which will become a significant landmark for Islamic development in Sabah's east coast. He noted that the project will not only serve as a centre for worship and education but also foster unity among Sabah's multiethnic and multireligious communities through inclusive and harmonious outreach. 'I extend my appreciation to all involved, especially the Sabah Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JHEAINS) and the state government, for their commitment to community development and societal well-being. May the Sandakan Islamic Centre become a symbol of spiritual progress and unity in Sabah,' the statement read. Construction of the RM60 million Sandakan Islamic Centre began in 2017 on a 5.2-hectare site at Jalan Sungai Kayu, Sandakan, but faced delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic and political instability in Sabah. Upon completion, the facility will include a kindergarten, tahfiz centre, administrative offices for JHEAINS, MUIS (Sabah Islamic Religious Council), and Baitulmal (Islamic Treasury), a multipurpose hall, and a prayer hall accommodating over 1,000 worshippers.
Borneo Post
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Muslim women must know their rights to avoid injustice in marriage - CM's wife
Juliah (front, centre) with participants of the Forum Wanita Madani: Women's Rights in Marriage under Syariah Law, held at the Federal Government Administrative Complex Auditorium in Kota Kinabalu on Wednesday. KOTA KINABALU (June 18): Muslim women must strengthen their understanding of their rights within marriage under Syariah law to avoid becoming victims of injustice, particularly in cases of abuse, divorce, or denial of financial support and matrimonial property. Wife of the Chief Minister and President of MUTIARA GRS, Datin Seri Panglima Juliah Salag, said many women are unaware of their legal and religious entitlements, which often puts them at a disadvantage. 'Many women do not realise they have rights concerning maintenance, matrimonial property, protection from abuse and fairness in divorce. This lack of awareness makes them more vulnerable,' she said when officiating the Forum Wanita Madani: Women's Rights in Marriage under Syariah Law at the Federal Government Administrative Complex Auditorium here on Wednesday. Juliah also addressed the misconception that Islam oppresses women, stressing that Islam in fact uplifts women's dignity and recognises their crucial role in society. 'Islam does not discriminate between men and women in terms of responsibilities or rewards. Women are equally important in building families and developing civilisation,' she said. Highlighting the vital role of women in the family structure, Juliah described mothers as the first educators of children, shaping the moral foundation of society. 'When women understand their rights, they not only protect themselves but also raise morally upright generations and build stronger families,' she said, calling for more attention to be given to women's well-being due to its direct impact on social and national stability. Juliah praised the forum organisers for providing an essential platform to share knowledge, experiences and legal guidance. 'This effort is significant as many women are still unclear about critical processes such as marriage registration, divorce procedures, child custody and property management after divorce,' she said, expressing hope for more frequent forums and outreach programmes to reach women at the grassroots level. The forum featured three panellists: Senior Assistant Director of JAKIM Sabah's Strategic Communication Unit, Noordianah Alwi; Family Counselling Officer at the Sabah Islamic Affairs Department (JHEAINS), Siti Hajar Makmud; and President of the Sabah Syariah Lawyers Association, Abdul Razak Jamil. Noordianah addressed women's rights and responsibilities in monogamous and polygamous marriages under Islam. Siti Hajar focused on marital counselling services offered by JHEAINS, highlighting common issues and available support. Abdul Razak's session, titled Challenges and Realities: Issues of Marriage and Divorce for Women in Sabah from a Syariah Legal Perspective, drew the most engagement, with many attendees asking questions. He responded by referencing real-life cases previously heard in the Syariah Court. In his closing remarks, Razak highlighted recurring issues, particularly those stemming from undocumented customary marriages conducted before 1992. He noted that clear guidelines requiring Islamic family law governance for all Muslim marriages were only introduced after that year. According to JHEAINS statistics, Kota Kinabalu recorded the highest number of divorce cases in 2024, followed by Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Tuaran. Programme director Nurzimah Bongoh said the forum was designed not only to raise awareness but to empower women with legal literacy, giving them the courage and confidence to make informed and dignified decisions within their marriages.
