JOHOR BARU: Allocations worth RM115,000 under the Sekijang parliamentary constituency Mesra Rakyat Project have been approved for two non-Muslim houses of worship and a surau in Segamat.
Sekijang Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the allocations are for the Wesley Methodist Church, the Hua Kwong Kong Temple and Surau Al-Abidin in Kampung Tengah.
For the Wesley Methodist Church, RM50,000 was approved to construct a 152.4m (500-foot) fence around the church grounds after its management reported encroachment by a wild animal from the neighbouring river and farm areas. No further incidents were reported after the fence was installed.
“The Hua Kwong Kong Temple, meanwhile, received RM50,000 to resurface roads in the temple area. With the concrete resurfacing completed, the temple management said they have not received any more complaints from devotees,” she posted on Facebook on Sunday (Sept 7).
Dr Zaliha, who was formerly the Health Minister, said that Surau Al-Abidin in Kampung Tengah also received an allocation of RM15,000 to repaint the interior and exterior of the surau, which was damaged due to floods.
She added that the surau was used for Friday prayers. – Bernama
