Malaysia legislation
Section 59
Section 59
No person shall, without the permission in writing of the Majlis, erect any building to be used or use or cause to be used any building for purposes which may only be carried on in or by a mosque.
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(a)
permit a building to be erected for use as a mosque;
(b)
permit the use of any building as a mosque; or
(c)
prescribe any surau, madrasah or other building to be a mosque.
(2)
The Majlis shall not give its permission or make a prescription under subsection (1) unless the site of the building to be used as a mosque has been made a wakaf in perpetuity.
(3)
The Majlis may, by notification in the Gazette determine or alter the boundaries of any kariah masjid.
(4)
A mosque which has already been constructed, which construction was not funded by the Majlis and not surrendered to the Majlis, shall be used subject to this section.
Maintenance of mosque and their compounds 61.
(1)
The Majlis shall ensure that all mosques in the State of Sabah are kept in a proper state of repair and that the compounds thereof are maintained in a proper state of cleanliness.
Establishment of mosques