Mosques Operating on Temporary Occupation Licences and Long-term Tenure and Operation Plans for These Mosques

Mr Fadli Fawzi asked the Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs (a) whether the Minister can provide a list of the mosques that are currently operating on Temporary Occupation Licences issued by the Singapore Land Authority; and (b) what is the long-term plan of the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura for the tenure and operations of these mosques.

Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim: There are currently seven mosques operating on Temporary Occupation Licences (TOLs) issued by the Singapore Land Authority.

The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) plans for the long-term religious needs of the Muslim community to ensure that there are adequate prayer spaces. MUIS will continue to work closely with relevant agencies to extend the tenure and operations of mosques on TOL where possible or identify alternative arrangements, including longer leases, subject to overall land use plans.