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Dr Hj Abdul Taib Mahmud Islamic Centre in Jeju, Korea Attracts Malaysian Tourists
1 year ago
by Aree Mamat
in General
A group of 25 tourists from Kuching, Sarawak , Malaysia paid a courtesy visit to an Islamic centre in Jeju island on 2 April 2010, upon their arrival at the Centre, which is known as Dr Hj Abdul Taib Mahmud Islamic Centre, they were welcomed by Prof Hj Bashir Kim Dae Yong, who is the manager of the Centre and also the RISEAP Vice President for Northern Zone.
The group from the Daya Builders Sdn Bhd, led by Hj Iskandar Nor, spent few days in Jeju island as a part of their visit to South Korea. They were impressed with the Centre which is the only Islamic centre in the island and planned to make a second visit very soon, Insha Allah. The Centre, established in June 2002, was a More >
IMAM ILYAS MANU OF TONGA VISITS RISEAP
1 year ago
by Aree Mamat
in General
IMAM ILYAS MANU
Imam Ilyas Manu of Tonga made a courtesy visit to RISEAP on 14 February 2011 with the aim to strengthen ties and enhance cooperation between Tonga Muslim Relations and RISEAP, this visit is the first time since he left RISEAP in 1996 during which he attended the very first Imam Course held at RISEAP, along with three other participants from Solomon Island, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu. He also attended RISEAP General Assembly held in Kuala Lumpur as a representative from Tonga.
His visit to RISEAP is therefore a rare occasion due to a long distance separated the two countries. At RISEAP Imam Ilyas has an opportunity to provide first hand information regarding the latest More >
PERKIM Celebrates Golden Jubilee
Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia, populary known as PERKIM in Malaysia celebrated its 50th anniversary on 6 November 2010 at the Federal Mosque in Kuala Lumpur. PERKIM was founded by Malaysian first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al Haj in 1960 with the aim to promote Islam and provide help to the needy Muslims. One of its main functions is to conduct da’wah work among non-Muslims in Malaysia.
The opening ceremony of this grand event was officiated by Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak but due to his illness, he was represented by Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom, Minister at Prime Minister Office. (more…)
NADI MUSLIM COLLEGE – "NUR-UL-ILM" (Knowledge is Light)
NADI, FIJI - Fiji Muslim League’s National President, Mr. Hafizud Dean Khan in his message in Nadi Muslim College annual Magazine reiterated “We are still persuing our dream that there should not be a single Muslim student, male or female, who can claim that they have not achieved their potential due to lack of finances.” Alhamdullilah, the profound statement has been translated into practice with the commitment of the teachers and staff of Nadi Muslim College.
The College’s Vision – ”The holistic development of a community of learners who are able to operate both locally and globally to support personal, cultural, religious, social and economic development.”
The College’s Mission More >
YAB Pehin Sri conferred Brigadier General
Kuching, Sarawak – The Minister of Defence, the Honourable Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi, officially completed the opening ceremony for The Sarawak State Rejimen Askar Wataniah in conjunction with the Career Expo, Education and Innovation Ministry of Defence here at Perpaduan Indoor Stadium, Petra Jaya, Kuching.
Also present were Chief Minister Of Sarawak, the Honorable Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud, the Sarawak State Secretary, Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Morshidi Bin Abdul Ghani and senior officials from the Ministry of Defense civilians and military.
Honorable Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud was conferred to the rank of Brigadier Jeneral (K) and Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Morshidi More >
PEHIN SRI DR. HJ TAIB MAHMUD ISLAMIC CENTRE – JEJU
JEJU ISLAND, SOUTH KOREA- Jeju is a volcanic island, dominated by Halla Mountain, a volcano 1,950 meters high and the highest mountain in South Korea. Jeju is an autonomous province of South Korea. Tourism commands a large fraction of Jeju’s economy. Jeju’s temperate climate, natural scenery, and beaches make it a popular tourist’s destination for South Koreans as well as visitors from other parts of Asia.
On the island of half a million residents, there are about 200 Muslims comprising of foreign workers from Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan and local Koreans. Then there is Prof. Bashir Kim who is a professor in management (tourism) at Cheju Halla College, Jeju. Kim is the More >
RISEAP’s EXCO VISITS ISLAMIC INFORMATION CENTRE
KUCHING, 4th AUGUST 2010- The Deputy President and Secretary General of RISEAP, Mr. Redzuan Wu and Mr. Marzuki Omar made a courtesy call to ISLAMIC INFORMATION CENTER (IIC), Kuching on 4th August 2010. Puan Zabariah Hj. Matali, the CEO of the center and her staff gave the visitors a warm reception. Puan Zabariah in her brief, highlighted that the center is tasked with a ” misson to foster an understanding and appreciation of Islam through interaction and communication with and among the community.”
A number of public speakers and scholars have been invited to share their thoughts with the locals. Among them were Imam Feizel of New York, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Al-Solah of Texas More >
