Government & Policy news in Bandar Baru Kuala Nerus

1. Penarik Mosque in Setiu expected to reopen by January 2028 after repairs

   2 days ago Harian Metro Masjid Penarik, Setiu, Terengganu 35.9 km

   The congregation of Masjid Penarik in Setiu, Terengganu, will have to wait until January 2028 for the mosque, closed since 2025, to reopen after repair and upgrade works. The MP for Setiu said physical work began on August 2 with an allocation of RM1.71 million, and the Surau Kampung Baru Penarik is being used in the meantime.

2. Kampung Penarik residents walk 1.3km for Friday prayers as mosque shut

   3 days ago Harian Metro Kampung Penarik, Setiu, Terengganu 35.9 km

   Residents of Kampung Penarik in Setiu, Terengganu have had to perform Friday prayers at a surau about 1.3 kilometers away since the Masjid Penarik was closed in September 2025 for repairs. The 19-year-old mosque was shut after inspections found its roof structure was corroded and unsafe.