Malaysia’s new tourist attraction is a Floating Mosque!

The current mosque, located across the street only has a capacity for 600 worshippers. The new mosque will be able to accommodate 1,600 persons and under the second phase later, we plan to have an area for solemnization ceremony. The project contractor is currently working at the decoration works in order to complete the project before September 16. The design inspiration had been taken from mosques in Turkey which has unique dome and minaret features.

“Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has stated that the mosque will be another significant landmark along the Sarawak river and the old Kuching bazaar area, and we will look at how we will be handling visitors who wish to visit the mosque,” said Lembaga Amanah Khairat Masjid Bandar Kuching representative Bolhassan Mahruf.

“The mosque committee would like to thank the state government and related agencies who have been very cooperative towards this project and we hope that it can be completed on schedule,” he added.

“Right now, what’s left to be completed is the ID (interior design). Hopefully it can be completed by September,” the CM told the reporters after visiting the project site of the mosque. He also pointed out that upon completion, the RM10.6 million ‘floating mosque’ will become one of the state’s iconic buildings.

“In addition to its ‘floating design’, the mosque will also feature architectural design that is quite different compared to other mosques we have developed,” he said. The design of the mosque had taken inspiration from mosques in Turkey where its dome and minaret will be among the unique features.