Papar: A total of RM1 million has been allocated to build a mosque entrepreneur bazaar at Masjid Jamek Haji Said Derun in Kampung Malagui Kelatuan here, which will benefit at least 20 local micro-entrepreneurs. Deputy Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin announced the strategic project under the Tamu Desa (rural market) development programme, to be implemented by UDA Holdings, as part of the ministry's effort to provide more organised and systematic business premises in rural areas.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Mohamad urged for the project to be expedited so that the mosque community's entrepreneurs can benefit from the development sooner. He also suggested establishing a mosque community cooperative to manage the bazaar sustainably, with guidance from the Malaysia Cooperative Societies Commission and the Co-operative Institute of Malaysia.

Mohamad highlighted the strategic cooperation between his ministry and the Sabah Islamic Religious Council (MUIS) through the use of mosque waqf land. This collaboration demonstrates the synergy between government agencies and religious institutions for the benefit of the community.

During the event, he presented Aidilfitri cash contributions amounting to RM50,000 to 500 asnaf in the area. Additionally, eight mosques and 38 surau received contributions totalling RM84,000 to support religious activities and ensure infrastructure maintenance remains at an optimal level.