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Tawau to host Sabah Berselawat

Published on: Friday, June 27, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 27, 2025 Text Size: Kota Kinabalu: Tawau has been selected as the host for Sabah Berselawat 2025, an Islamic religious event organised by the Sabah Broadcasting Department in collaboration with the State Government. The event, now in its third year, will take place on Thursday (July 3) at the Tawau Community Hall, starting 8pm. It will be broadcast live via SABAHfm, TAWAUfm, and simulcast on SANDAKANfm and KENINGAUfm. Live streaming will also be available through the RTMKlik app and RTM Sabah's official Facebook page. Sabah Broadcasting Director Mohd Yusni Mohamed Ali said the programme is being held in conjunction with Awal Muharram 1447H, with the aim of strengthening the spirit of the new Islamic year and promoting unity through religious devotion. 'This year's Sabah Berselawat is especially significant as it aims to engage the youth of East Coast Sabah through spiritual and educational outreach,' said Mohd Yusni. The programme is jointly supported by the Majlis Ugama Islam Sabah (MUIS) and the Jabatan Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Negeri Sabah (Jheains), with the State Government acting as the main sponsor. Among those expected to participate are Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, who is scheduled to join locals in Tawau for the evening of selawat (recitations of blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad). Over 3,000 attendees are anticipated. The line-up includes renowned speakers and performers such as Ustaz Mohd Hariri Mohamad Daud, Ustaz Amirul Amin, Hijjaz, Hafiz Hamidun, and the Madrasah Ad Diniah Ar Rahmaniah Tawau tahfiz selawat group. Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia