Festival Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M Press Conference

May 20, 2025 – Lembaga Amanah Kebajikan Masjid Negeri Sarawak (LAKMNS) announced the organization of the Maal Hijrah Festival 1447H/2025M (FMH 1447H/2025M), which will be held from June 20 to June 29, 2025, at the Sarawak State Jamek Mosque.

According to the Chief Executive Officer of LAKMNS, Datuk Haji Abang Abdul Wahap bin Haji Abang Julai, the festival is part of LAKMNS’s ongoing efforts to enliven the Islamic New Year celebrations. He shared this during a press conference held in conjunction with the festival at the Seminar Room, Baitul Makmur II, Kuching.

Among the key highlights scheduled during the festival are Malam Cinta Rasul (A Night of Love for the Prophet), Bicara Ilmiah Wanita (BIWANI – Women’s Intellectual Discourse), a leisure cycling event, exhibitions featuring public and private agencies, and a variety of competitions including badminton, tenpin bowling, pickleball, and more. Additionally, LAKMNS will be offering special prizes to attendees through a lucky draw.

During the same press conference, LAKMNS also announced the list of collaborators and sponsors for FMH 1447H/2025M. These include the Sarawak Islamic Council and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA) and Sarawak Plantation Berhad have been named Diamond Sponsors, while Senari Synergy Sdn. Bhd. and BMASJ Timber Sdn. Bhd. are Platinum Sponsors. Lubuk Tiara Sdn. Bhd. has also come on board as an Aurora Sponsor, contributing two Umrah packages.

Other collaborators include the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), Kuching North City Hall (DBKU), and Masja Plantation Services Sdn. Bhd.

LAKMNS encourages the public to visit the official festival portal at fmhlakmns.com for more information. Those interested in participating in any of the festival’s activities are welcome to browse the website for full event details.

Also present at the press conference were senior LAKMNS management and representatives from the event’s sponsors.