Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter , or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Masjid Jamek Cina Muslim Klang has officially opened its doors, beginning with the Maghrib prayers, followed by the recitation of Surah Yasin and Tahlil last week on 22 August. The grand opening drew an overwhelming number of worshippers, far exceeding expectations and reflecting the community’s deep interest and enthusiasm for this unique place of worship.
Located in Bandar Botanik, Klang, the mosque stands out with its striking Chinese architectural elements, a design inspired by the Great Mosque of Xi’an in China. The building features traditional grey roof tiles, ridged curved roofs, and a single three-tier pagoda, making it an eye-catching landmark along Jalan Langat, also known as the Klang-Banting highway. According to The Star , Sharin Low Abdullah, the adviser of the Malaysian Chinese Muslim Association (MACMA) Selangor branch, expressed his pride in the mosque’s distinctive architecture, which has captured the attention of locals and passersby alike.
Sharin noted that the mosque stands out as the first of its kind in Selangor, distinguished by its intricate Chinese architectural features that make it exceptionally unique. According to The Masjid Cina Selangor ‘s official website, the journey to build this iconic mosque began on 20 December 2017, with a proposal led by the Selangor State Islamic Religious Department (JAIS), the Selangor Public Works Depart.