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Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Agong Launches Sarawak Islamic Complex

KUCHING, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Monday launched the opening of Sarawak Islamic Complex in Jalan P.Ramlee here.

His Majesty also named the complex as the 'Majma' Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah'.

The idea to build the complex was mooted by Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud with the aim at making it a symbol of unity and harmony among the multi-ethnic people in the state.

The 17-storey complex was built at a cost of RM100 million and is the new landmark of the city.

It comprises 12-storey office spaces, two-storey library, three-storey commercial podium, with restaurants and food court, as well as parking lots.

It also has a multi-purpose hall with a capacity up to 2,000 people.

The construction of the complex was also a continuation of the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) Endowment Project implemented by the Sarawak Baitulmal Fund.

Apart from MIS, other departments that will operate from the complex are the Sarawak Islamic Religious Council Department, Sarawak Mufti Department, Sarawak Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM), Resident's Office and Kuching District Office.

-- BERNAMA

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