Stronger Security Urged After Attempted Assault Of Girl At Mosque

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The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) was urged to coordinate stronger security at mosques and suraus under its supervision.
This followed an attempted assault of a girl who was performing Subuh prayer at a mosque recently.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Na’im Mokhtar said this must be implemented promptly to ensure the safety of congregants and local communities.
“I hope the chairpersons of the Kariah Committees, together with their respective committees and management teams, will take the initiative to enhance the security level of their respective mosques and suraus,” he said.
He was speaking at the Conference on the Management and Distribution of Ihya Ramadan Aid for Mosques and Prayer Halls, and the presentation of amil fitrah (tithe collector) certificates for the Federal Territory for 2025, yesterday.
Na’im said said mosques must serve as centres for strengthening Islamic faith, educating communities through the practice of syariat (religious principles), and fostering unity among Muslims.
“I take this opportunity to stress the importance of optimising all available resources at mosques and suraus, including financial resources from mosque funds and skilled manpower from committee members who come from various professional and academic backgrounds.
“By maximising these resources, I believe we can restore mosques to their rightful role as a vital institution in the community,” he said.
Meanwhile, he said Jawi has developed a guideline on mosque and surau loudspeakers as a reference for committee members to help maintain harmony within their respective communities.
“This guideline will be distributed through a circular that will be coordinated by Jawi’s mosque management division,” he added.
- Bernama

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