KL's oldest mosque renamed Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad


  • Nation
  • Friday, 23 Jun 2017

KUALA LUMPUR: The oldest mosque in the city, Masjid Jamek has been renamed Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad.

Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah renamed it after his ancestor — the fourth Sultan of Selangor Sultan Abdul Samad — as the mosque was originally built on Selangor land.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

INTERACTIVE: Malaysian kids hit by rising anxiety disorders
Bus ride turns violent
Draft memo on custodial deaths sent to PM’s Dept, says EAIC
Zahid delivers key points�at closed-door session
King wishes Brunei Ruler swift recovery after surgery
KLIA streamlines operations for VM2026
MACC: Nearly RM280bil lost to public fund graft
Preserving a village’s legacy
Cabinet backs Mindef’s anti-graft overhaul
Matchmade couples come together for Ponggal

Others Also Read