SERDANG, Oct 2 — The Federal Territory Islamic Affairs Department(Jawi) today received a bus which has been modified as a mobile ‘surau’ to be placed at big events such as expo or carnival.

Jawi director Paimuzi Yahya said the air conditioned mobile surau completed with ablution facility and audio system could accommodate 40 people at any one time.

"This contribution is an innovation to facilitate Muslim to pray, besides educating them on the importance of praying five times where ever they are,” he told Bernama.

The mobile surau was handed over by its sponsor, Bank Rakyat to Jawi and was witnessed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi during the national level Maal Hijrah 1438H celebration.

Paimuzi said its travel schedule would be displayed on the council’s website and any parties interested to utilise the facility for any programmes could contact them. — Bernama