Foundation laying ceremony for Bukit Beruang Mosque
By Laila Rahman

The Masjid Kg Bukit Beruang Skim Perpindahan Bukit Beruang under construction
Photo: Hj Minor Absah 

A ceremony to commemorate the laying of foundation for the new mosque at Perpindahan Bukit Beruang village and its nearby areas in Tutong district was held yesterday.

The ceremony was officiated by Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Ahmad bin Haji Jumat, the Minister of Development, yesterday.

It was stated that the cost of building the mosque was about $1 million and it would be completed in the month of August this year.

The area of land that was used to build the mosque is 3.2 acre. The building of the mosque utilises the concept of Bruneian-Malay design.

The mosque hall can accommodate 1,000 men and 200 women during mass prayers.

Furthermore other facilities were also provided such as an Imam room, VIP rooms, kitchen, ablution places for males and females, a storeroom and other rooms.

It is hoped that the residents of the Perpindahan Bukit Beruang village and its nearby areas will make full use of the new upcoming mosque.

There are about 1,800 residents from that area, all of whom are Muslims and are currently still performing their prayers at their old mosque.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin