SANDAKAN: Tuan Yang Terutama (TYT) Tun Musa Aman officiated the opening of the Masjid Universiti Malaysia Sabah Sandakan at the Education Hub, Batu 10, on Tuesday.
Musa, who is also UMS chancellor, expressed hope the mosque would serve as a symbol of unity, a centre for knowledge and a hub for community activities.
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The nearly RM5 million mosque project was launched in January 2022 and began construction in 2023. It can accommodate up to 1,000 worshippers at a time.
UMS said the mosque reflects strong cooperation between the federal and state governments and is expected to enhance religious, educational and community engagement in Sandakan.
The university’s Islamic Centre has also been appointed as a zakat collection and distribution agent, benefiting students and staff through various forms of financial assistance.
