PUTRAJAYA – The Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has held a knowledge-sharing session with Masjid Putra in Putrajaya, focusing on mosque administration, financial management and ways to strengthen services for congregants.
The JAIS delegation was led by its director, Sahibus Siyadah Ustaz Haji Mual bin Haji Suaud, during a visit to Masjid Putra on 23 September 2026. Also taking part were the head of the Mosque Institution Development Division, Ustaz Haji Ramzen bin Haji Ambi, and the chief assistant director of the Corporate Communication Unit, Ustaz Helmi bin Nahrawi.
The session provided an opportunity for representatives from both institutions to exchange experiences on the management and development of mosques. Discussions covered administrative practices, financial management and activities aimed at revitalising mosque facilities and functions.
The delegation also examined supplementary programmes intended to expand the role of mosques in serving their surrounding communities. The discussions placed emphasis on how mosque institutions can organise their operations while responding to the needs of congregants.
Dr Muhamad Zakuwa bin Rodzali, the Grand Imam of Masjid Putra, chaired the sharing session and outlined approaches to systematic mosque governance. He also highlighted the importance of taking into account the needs and satisfaction of congregants when managing mosque activities and services.
For JAIS, the visit provided a platform to gain practical exposure to mosque management approaches while exchanging views with the Masjid Putra team. The areas discussed included administration, financial affairs, revitalisation initiatives and community-oriented service delivery.
The engagement also reflects the wider role of mosque institutions beyond regular religious activities. Through programmes and community services, mosques can serve as places for worship, learning, religious outreach and social welfare.
The Sarawak delegation is expected to use the experiences and knowledge gained from the session as a reference for mosque management in the state. The sharing of practices is intended to support efforts to strengthen the administration and community functions of mosques in Sarawak.
The visit also underlined the importance of continued exchanges between mosque institutions and religious authorities. Such engagements allow different organisations to compare approaches, identify practices that may be applicable in their respective settings and consider ways to improve services for local communities.
The session at Masjid Putra was therefore centred on practical knowledge exchange, with particular attention given to governance, financial administration, mosque development and the delivery of services to congregants.
