THE REDEVELOPMENT
OF ASSYAKIRIN MOSQUE
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The redevelopment of
Assyakirin mosque, located at 550 Yung
An Road Singapore 618617 costs approximately
S$10.2 million; to accommodate the needs
and demand of Muslims in the Jurong area.
This project was completed at the end
of the year 2002. The Assyakirin Mosque
Management Board requested and gained
permission from the Islamic Religious
Council of Singapore (MUIS) to hold various
projects to raise development fund.
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The previous
Assyakirin mosque was built and declared
open on 30 th April 1978. It was the third
new generation mosque built in the First
Stage. Cost of building construction and
land purchase was S$1,270,950.59. (Excluding
fixtures and fittings and office equipment).
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LEADING
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Based on findings
from detailed study made by MUIS in 1997,
it was decided that Assyakirin mosque have
to be redeveloped to meet future needs.
The study found:
• Rapid development would
take place within the five year period
in the Jurong region. Old flats would
be replaced with spanking newly designed
flats.
• Population
growth expected in the Jurong West Extension
area. Highly likely more Muslims will
relocate to this region. At that point
of time, Assyakirin mosque can only accommodate
3000 congregation. It will not be able
to cater to any increase in numbers of
congregation during public holidays. This
situation will be made worse when development
in its surrounding area has completed.
• Majapahit
mosque was demolished in the year 2000,
increasing the possibility of growth in
number of Assyakirin mosque's congregation.
• Assyakirin
mosque's land was not fully utilised.
The gross floor measurement was 2,549.34
sq m. It could be widened to 3,231 sq
m.
• Cost effective;
as project was undertaken when price of
building materials was low.
Based on the
above and several other factors i.e. user-friendly
and modern facilities, cost effective, optimum
design and other technical requirements,
MUIS decided to embark on redeveloping the
new Assyakirin Mosque. This decision is
corresponding with government efforts in
the national development program.
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