Liew (centre) presenting prayer mats and beef cuts to the people at Masjid Jamek at Kg Ranggu. (20200731-111004)
TAWAU: Member of Parliament for Tawau, Datuk Christina Liew visited 11 mosques in the Tawau Parliamentary Constituency in conjunction with
Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration on Friday.
They are Masjid Nur Sulaisah Batu 15, Masjid Nurul Awal Kg Sg Apas, Masjid Jamek Kg Ranggu, Masjid Taufiq Al-Hidayah Kg Apas Parit, Masjid
Nurul Falah Kg Membalua, Masjid Nurul Hidayah Kg Batu Payung, Masjid Saydina Abu Bakar Kg Tinagat, Masjid Al-Ehsan Kg Tinagat, Masjid
Sirotul Mustaqim, Masjid Al-Khauthar Bandar Tawau and Masjid Babul Khair Kg Titingan.
During her one-day visit, Liew gave out prayer mats and beef portions to the Muslim community to mark the occasion, and graced the Hari Raya
Haji Korban Programme at Masjid Sirotul Mustaqim. Apas Community Development Leader Mohd Shafiee Banjar, Imam Din Abu Bakar and Mosque Chairman Hj Sidik Ismail commended the Tawau MP for her goodwill and contribution to Masjid Sirotul Mustaqim.
Speaking to the people, she said it was apt for her to contribute during Hari Raya Aidiladha as it is a time of making sacrifices.
“I will be bringing more face masks for the people on my next visit. Beginning August 1st, the Government is making it mandatory for the
public to wear masks in crowded places,” she told them.
Liew (centre) presenting prayer mats to the Muslim community at Masjid Saydina Abu Bakar at Kg Tinagat
Liew, who is also caretaker Deputy Chief Minister, unveiled mosque location signboards at Kg Sungai Apas, Kg Apas Parit, Kg Membalua, Kg Batu Payung and Kg Tinagat.
The Tawau Parliamentary Constituency comprises the state constituencies of Apas, Balung and Sri Tanjung.
Liew was accompanied by the Tawau Parliamentary Chief Liaison Officer,
Fung Thin Yein, Liaison Officer Robert Penggai, Kapitan Cina Chin Chong Min, Secretary of Tawau Parliamentary People’s Service Centre, Steven Chan and Apas Community Development Officer, Samuel Fung. -END
