KUCHING – The Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has organised an empathy-focused visit at Rumah Seri Kenangan in Kuching as part of its continuing efforts to provide religious guidance and strengthen social and emotional support for the community.
Held on 12 October 2026, the Cakna Empathy Visit Programme was organised through JAIS’s Our Brothers Development Division.
The initiative emphasises care, compassion and personal interaction, with the aim of addressing the spiritual and broader welfare needs of those receiving support.
The visiting delegation was led by Ustazah Hanisah binti Nahrawi, head of the Our Brothers Development Division, alongside officers and staff from the department.
The programme brought together the delegation and residents for religious activities and informal engagement.
Activities included a recitation and reaffirmation of the two declarations of faith, known as the syahadah, as well as the reading and appreciation of Surah Al-Fatihah.
These sessions formed the religious component of the visit, providing an opportunity for participants to strengthen their understanding and appreciation of Islamic teachings.
The programme also featured the presentation of the Kenyalang Love Donation. The initiative was accompanied by a friendly gathering intended to encourage conversation and build closer relationships between the visiting officers and residents.
JAIS said its approach to supporting the community extends beyond religious instruction to include emotional well-being, social interaction and general welfare.
The department’s work through the Our Brothers Development Division reflects an emphasis on maintaining contact with those receiving guidance and ensuring that support takes account of their wider circumstances.
The visit also provided an opportunity for department personnel to interact directly with residents in an informal setting.
Such engagement can help create space for individuals to share their experiences, discuss their needs and maintain connections with organisations involved in their welfare, although the department did not provide details of any specific follow-up arrangements arising from the programme.
Religious guidance formed a central part of the visit, with the syahadah and Surah Al-Fatihah sessions reinforcing the programme’s spiritual focus.
The accompanying donation and social gathering broadened the activities beyond formal religious practice, bringing together elements of material assistance, personal attention and community engagement.
JAIS has described the Cakna Empathy Visit Programme as part of its continuing commitment to supporting the well-being of the community through a considerate and compassionate approach.
The Kuching visit combined religious activities, a donation presentation and direct interaction with residents, with an emphasis on maintaining supportive relationships and recognising their spiritual and social needs. â Sarawak Daily
