Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan is the Largest Mosque in the federal capital of Malaysia

Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan is the Largest Mosque in the federal capital of Malaysia

The Federal Territory Mosque, also known as Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan is the Largest Mosque in the federal capital of Malaysia and one of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia. The mosque is situated on a 47-acre site in the heart of the city, near the National Museum and the Perdana Botanical Gardens.

The mosque was completed in 2000 and was designed by a team of local architects led by Hajeedar Majid. The design of the mosque is a blend of traditional Islamic architecture and modern construction techniques, with elements of Malay, Moorish, and Arab styles.

The main prayer hall of the mosque can accommodate up to 17,000 worshippers at a time, with separate prayer halls for men and women. The main prayer hall features a large chandelier that hangs from the central dome, which is adorned with Islamic calligraphy and geometric patterns.

One of the unique features of the mosque is the use of Islamic calligraphy throughout the building, including on the walls, ceiling, and even the carpet. The mosque also has a beautiful courtyard with fountains and a large reflecting pool, which adds to the serenity and peacefulness of the space.

Malaysia, First ASEAN Country to Dispatch Highly-skilled Rescue Teams to Turkey

Malaysia, First ASEAN Country to Dispatch Highly-skilled Rescue Teams to Turkey

Malaysia, through the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team SMART, is one of the first countries to assist Turkey in the search and rescue (SAR) of earthquake victims in the country, with the team successfully mobilised within 24 hours.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Duties) Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said that the 70-member team led by Commander Mohd Khairul Jamil arrived safely in Turkey at 5.50am local time (10.50am Malaysian time) today.

“They will head to the Adana Airport which is close to ground zero, and there they will begin their duties as coordinated by the Turkish government to be assigned to the respective zones.

“The Turkish government has so far requested help with regard to urban search and rescue, which is why we have sent the SMART team,” he said in an exclusive interview on Bernama Radio today.

SMART, which comprises a medical team from the Royal Health Corps (KKD) and the K9 Unit of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) and a special hazardous chemical (Hazmat) team left for Istanbul yesterday via a Turkish Airlines flight.

Mohd Armizan said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who has a good relationship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, had instructed him and Wisma Putra to immediately coordinate teams to help following the disaster on Monday that had claimed over 2,300 lives so far.

Meanwhile, he said meetings would be held with the Turkish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to determine the need for an Emergency Medical Team (EMT) to be deployed to the country, and this would be coordinated with Wisma Putra and the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma).

Nadma officers, he said, had also been tasked with collecting information from parties who intend to channel aid to Turkey as a proactive measure, although the Turkish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur had informed that as of now, only help in terms of SAR operations was required at present.

“However, any parties who wish to channel aid can contact Nadma or Wisma Putra, or get in touch directly with the Turkish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur,” he added.

Source: Bernama