SIMANGGANG: In a generous move to bolster the spirit of Ramadan, 15 mosques and surau in Lingga were granted a total of RM105,000 in contributions, the Sarawak Public Communications Unit reported.
The ceremonial handover of the donations was carried out by the Speaker of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar on April 1 in Simanggang.
During the event, Amar Mohamad Asfia announced that each mosque received RM10,000, while each surau was allocated RM5,000.
He emphasised that this financial support is part of the Sarawak government's initiative to enhance the mosque and surau programmes, aiming to enrich the spiritual activities throughout the holy month.
The government's initiative is expected to provide additional funds needed for various activities during Ramadan, fostering a more vibrant religious environment.
