Ipoh: Surau al-Karamah in Kampung Seri Keramat, Pasir Putih, which was built on unapproved land, was demolished in an operation that proceeded smoothly this morning. District police chief ACP Muhammad Najib Hamzah stated that the demolition was carried out at about 9.30 am after obtaining a court order from the Ipoh High Court, in accordance with legal provisions.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the operation included the presence of a court bailiff, the housing developer, and representatives from the Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk) and Perak Islamic Religious Council (MAIPk) to ensure the process was conducted in line with established procedures and regulations. Police took necessary measures throughout the operation to ensure public safety and order were maintained.

Muhammad Najib emphasized that the overall demolition process proceeded smoothly without any untoward incidents. He advised the public to respect the law and refrain from making speculations or spreading unverified information that could disrupt public order.

Meanwhile, Surau al-Karamah RPT Pengkalan Pertama chairman Rosli Mhd Daud commented that all parties should accept the decision with an open mind after a lengthy discussion process, including legal channels. The focus now shifts to raising funds for a new mosque less than one kilometer away, with approximately RM500,000 already raised. An application for additional funding has been submitted to the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister's Department (ICU JPM) for the mosque, for which the land has been approved.

Rosli added that those interested in contributing to the mosque's construction can do so via Maybank account number 5582 7503 7825 under the name Pembangunan Masjid Al-Mukhlisin, Taman Pengkalan Pertama, Ipoh.