LBS Bina Group Berhad, (LBS) a leading property developer, held a ground-breaking ceremony for a new surau in the Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Cameron Highlands (IPDCH) on Saturday.
The ceremony was graced by Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah. Also present for the ground breaking ceremony are Her Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Binti Almarhum Al-Mutawakkil Alallah Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj, alongside Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, Chief Minister of Pahang, Pahang State Exco Members, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, Deputy Inspector-General of PDRM, YDH Datuk Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf, Pahang Police Chief, and Dato’ Seri Daniel Lim, Executive Director of LBS, who represented the Group for the ground breaking ceremony.
The proposed surau has a construction cost of approximately RM5 million and a gross floor area of 6,016 square feet, including surau facilities. The land size is 1 acre, with a capacity of 200 worshipers. The new surau will feature facilities, including an AV Room, room for Imam, toilets for Muslim men and women, open courtyard, ablution pool, meeting room, mortuary room, parking for funeral vans, kitchen, and dining area. The surau will also have 62 parking spaces, including two disabled parking spaces, and 15 motorcycle lots.
“We are honored to have Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah grace us with his presence at this ground breaking ceremony. This new surau is a project that holds a very unique place in our hearts, and we are committed to delivering a space where the local Muslim community can come together for worship and community activities.” said Tan Sri Lim Hock San, Executive Chairman of LBS.
“The construction of the IPD Surau is part of LBS ’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts on creating positive impacts in the communities. We believe that providing such facilities will improve the IPDCH community’s well-being and enhance the development of Cameron Highlands. The company recognizes the importance of investing in the well-being of the communities and is committed to creating positive impacts for the nation, aligning with our vision of Empowering Individuals, Enhancing Community. As the developer of Cameron Centrum, the biggest mixed development with the largest collection of commercial offerings in Cameron Highlands, we uphold the responsibility to contribute to the wellbeing and development of the community.” he said.
LBS has an established track record in property development, having delivered numerous projects across Malaysia. The proposed surau in IPDCH is expected to be a significant addition to its portfolio, providing an essential facility for the local community.
