3 MARCH 2026 | 13 RAMADAN 1447H: A momentous occasion was marked at UPNM as His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, graced the university with his presence to officiate the Iftar (Breaking of Fast) Ceremony and the Inauguration of the UPNM Sultan Ibrahim Mosque.

His Majesty was accompanied by his sons, His Highness Tunku Abdul Rahman Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, Tunku Panglima Johor, and His Highness Tunku Abu Bakar Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, Tunku Putera Johor.

The mosque is named in honour of His Majesty in his capacity as the Head of the Islamic Religion, symbolising the profound respect of the UPNM community towards His Majesty’s steadfast leadership and principles. Its journey began with the site’s groundbreaking on 12 December 2020, followed by the commencement of construction in May 2022, and was fully completed in June 2024.

Constructed through a development fund contributed by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Azman bin Syed Ibrahim, Chairman of the UPNM Board of Directors, this mosque features a modern Islamic architectural concept. Built at a cost of approximately RM16 million, it is capable of accommodating up to 3,500 congregants at any given time.

The inauguration ceremony was followed by a prayer recitation led by Sahibus Samahah Tuan Ahmad Fauwaz bin Ali @ Fadzil, the Mufti of the Federal Territory, before His Majesty proceeded to perform the Maghrib prayer in congregation with those in attendance.

Also in attendance were YB Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir, Minister of Higher Education; YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Minister of Defence; Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Chief Secretary to the Government; and General Datuk Hj Malek Razak bin Sulaiman, Chief of Defence Forces and Pro-Chancellor II of UPNM, alongside other national and university leaders.

As UPNM celebrates two decades of its establishment, this mosque stands as a new landmark on campus—a sanctuary where the soul is nurtured, ensuring that strength is found not only in strategy but also in faith.