How does Masjid Warisan aim to foster social harmony?

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Masjid Warisan’s construction is set to reinforce mosques as centres of social harmony

Construction of Masjid Warisan in front of the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) tower will proceed as planned, with the aim of reinforcing the role of mosques as centres of social harmony. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said the project has been in the pipeline for some time and will be implemented as a long-standing plan. He also pointed to the presence of mosques in major cities worldwide, saying the call to prayer is a source of tranquillity.
The purpose stated for the project is social harmony through mosques
Dr Zulkifli Hasan said the Masjid Warisan project is intended to strengthen the role of mosques as centres of social harmony. He described it as a long-standing plan that would be carried out, adding, “Insya Allah,” the implementation would proceed.
The minister addressed concerns raised about potential social disharmony
Media reports had cited certain parties urging the cancellation of the Masjid Warisan project, alleging it could lead to social disharmony and public discontent. In response, Dr Zulkifli Hasan said people who have concerns about the mosque’s construction can approach the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) for further explanation.
The call to prayer was cited as a calming factor in major cities
Dr Zulkifli Hasan said that in many great cities around the world, mosques exist, and the call to prayer is a source of tranquillity. This was presented as an example supporting the idea of mosques contributing positively to public harmony.
MAIWP and mosque committees are part of the wider religious administration
The minister’s remarks came alongside his earlier presentation of appointment letters to the Federal Territories Mosque and Friday prayer surau committee for the 2026-2029 term at Masjid Al-Khadijah, Kampung Pantai Dalam. A total of 3,010 nominations were submitted for the 2026-2029 session committee, covering 91 mosques and 124 Friday prayer surau, and 2,914 candidates were selected after an integrity vetting process involving the Royal Malaysia Police, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, and the Insolvency Department.

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