Kuala Lumpur: Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, Sultan of Terengganu, today officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a mosque at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Bukit Besi Campus: The ceremony was attended by Yang Dipertuan Muda of Terengganu Tengku Muhammad Ismail and Tengku Sri Setia Mahkota Raja Tengku Datuk Seri Muhammad Mu’az. They were welcomed by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, State Secretary Datuk Zulkifli Ali, and other dignitaries.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, UiTM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Shahrin Sahib stated that the mosque, named Pusat Hidayah, will be developed in three phases. The first phase is estimated to cost RM2 million and will be funded through public contributions, with RM2 million already raised since 2018. This phase will include a prayer hall and an imam’s room, with further phases planned as more funds become available.

Construction on the 0.61-hectare site is expected to commence soon, with phase one targeted for completion in 2027. The mosque will have the capacity to accommodate 1,500 worshippers, serving 774 UiTM students and residents of Kampung Besol, given that the nearest mosque is five kilometres away.

In the meantime, the student hostel lobby, surrounding recreation areas, and landscaped spaces are being utilized for prayers. Once fully completed, the mosque will also function as a centre for religious learning, community service, and the promotion of positive values among students and nearby residents.