Government & Policy news in Gong Tengah Besut Terengganu
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Penarik Mosque in Setiu expected to reopen by January 2028 after repairs
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.
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Kampung Penarik residents walk 1.3km for Friday prayers as mosque shut
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.
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PAS chief claims US embassy asked about PM candidate, offered help to topple govt
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang claimed that a US embassy representative once asked about the party's proposed Prime Minister candidate and offered help to topple the government. He made the claim during his winding-up speech at the 72nd PAS Muktamar in Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bharu. Takiyuddin Hassan confirmed meeting the embassy representative but did not confirm all details of the alleged conversation.
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PAS deputy president: Seat talks will test unity pledge
At the 72nd PAS annual assembly in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the party's commitment to the ummah unity agenda will be tested during seat negotiations for the 16th general election. He stressed that members must adhere to party decisions with loyalty and obedience. The assembly unanimously passed a motion to strengthen the unity agenda, including cooperation with UMNO.
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DHPP urges PAS to ensure non-Muslims experience Islamic governance, not just hear it
At the 72nd PAS Muktamar in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, a DHPP delegate urged the party to ensure its vision of an Islamic welfare state is felt by non-Muslims through tangible development and fair treatment. He called for the party's non-Muslim rights charter to be implemented in practice, not just discussed in speeches.
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Malaysia will not protect, harbour southern Thai militants
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Malaysia will not protect anyone involved in violence in southern Thailand, including alleged militants. He made the statement in Pasir Puteh after handing over a new marine police base project.
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Zahid expected to attend PAS Muktamar tomorrow
Umno president Zahid Hamidi is expected to attend the 72nd PAS Muktamar at the Pusat Tarbiah Islamiah Kelantan (Putik) in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, tomorrow. The event will be officiated by PAS president Hadi Awang, and other Umno leaders including the secretary-general and Kelantan state leaders are also expected to attend.
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Pas Muslimat urged to strengthen geopolitical knowledge, lead international discourse
At the 66th Pas Central Muslimat Annual Muktamar in Bachok, Kelantan, the wing's chief Nuridah Mohd Salleh urged members to strengthen their geopolitical knowledge to lead international discourse. She highlighted the wing's humanitarian missions and called for a global knowledge network to empower Muslim women.
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UMNO leaders to attend PAS Muktamar in Kelantan, second time since 2019
PAS Secretary-General Takiyuddin Hassan said UMNO leaders will attend the 72nd PAS Muktamar in Kota Bharu, marking the second such attendance after 2019. UMNO Secretary-General Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki and Kelantan UMNO leaders are expected, while UMNO Youth chief Muhamad Akmal Saleh will attend the Youth Muktamar on Thursday.