Malaysian Village Protests Memorial Project Near Mosque

Kampung Raja Uda residents staged a peaceful protest on June 6th, 2025, against the construction of a four-story memorial adjacent to their local mosque. Their primary concerns revolved around the potential for non-Islamic religious activities at the memorial and the lack of prior consultation with the community. "We feel marginalized because there was no prior discussion," stated Azhar Ibrahim, the protest's spokesperson. The video shows numerous residents holding signs expressing their opposition. The local Imam, Mohd Bazaireen Baharuddin, echoed these concerns, highlighting the predominantly Muslim population of the area and the potential for large-scale non-Islamic religious events near the mosque. The protest underscores the importance of community engagement in development projects and the need for sensitivity towards religious sentiments.