AKP Kratie, February 02, 2025​ – A newly constructed Islamic mosque, funded by the Emaan Foundation Cambodia, has been inaugurated in O’ Krieng Senchey district, Kratie province today. 

The inauguration ceremony was presided over by H.E. Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information and Head of the Royal Government Working Group for Kratie Province, and H.E. Shaharuddin Onn, Ambassador of Malaysia to the Kingdom of Cambodia, and attended by provincial leaders, representatives of the Emaan Foundation Cambodia, and over 600 local residents. 

Addressing the ceremony, H.E. Neth Pheaktra highlighted that this newly built mosque marks another important development in O’ Krieng Senchey, one of Kratie’s newly established districts. He emphasised that the mosque would serve as a vital religious space for Cambodian Muslims living in O’ Krieng commune and surrounding areas. 

The minister urged the local Muslim community to maintain and preserve the mosque, which was made possible through the generous contributions of donors. 

He also praised Cambodia’s progress in peacebuilding and national reconciliation, noting that the country’s “win-win policy,” initiated by former Prime Minister Samdech Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, played a crucial role in achieving lasting peace and national unity. H.E. Minister Neth Pheaktra reaffirmed Cambodia’s strong commitment to religious harmony, which has been widely recognized and admired by the international community. 

He called on Cambodian citizens to continue fostering national unity and safeguarding peace, as these are fundamental to ensuring sustainable development for future generations. 

For his part, Mr. Mohd Kahliab Bin Zainal Abidin, founder of the Emaan Foundation Cambodia and representative of the donors, revealed that the mosque, named “Matapita Najim Riyal Mosque,” is located in Sre Ampil village, O’ Krieng commune, O’ Krieng Senchey district, Kratie province.

The 10-metre-wide and 15-metre-long structure was built using reinforced concrete. Construction began on Jan. 1, 2024, and was completed in April 2024, with a total cost of US$69,671, donated by philanthropists from Singapore. 

H.E. Shaharuddin Onn, Malaysian Ambassador to Cambodia, commended the Cambodian government’s efforts in nation-building and development. He expressed great satisfaction in participating in the mosque’s inauguration and highlighted the strong diplomatic ties between Cambodia and Malaysia. 

The ambassador also emphasised that this initiative reflects not only good relations between the two governments but also strong people-to-people connections. The event underscored Cambodia’s commitment to religious tolerance and community development, as well as the growing cooperation between Cambodia and Malaysia in supporting social and humanitarian initiatives. 

By K. Rithy Reak