The Road Ahead
A Place for Generations to Come
An accommodation annex for visiting Sangat and improvements to the Darbar Sahib.
The Road Ahead at a Glance
Why Build the Annex?
Facing the Straits of Melaka, the Gurdwara can host smaller programmes of around 150–200 people. Visiting Sangat often ask to stay for a few days to spend time at the Gurdwara and enjoy its peaceful waterfront setting.
The annex gives families a place to stay during programmes and Sri Akhand Path Sahib Ji. A direct connection to the Darbar Sahib makes it easier for senior Sangat members to reach the prayer hall. The accommodation needs to be built before the campaign prayers begin so donor families can stay on site.
Section 01
New Accommodation Annex
18 rooms · 12 for visiting Sangat · 6 for Gurdwara use · Direct access to Darbar Sahib.
Accommodation details
Visiting Sangat rooms accommodate up to four guests and include four traditional desi manjhe (two large and two small), a dressing area, air-conditioning and attached bathrooms with hot and cold water. The proposed charge is RM50 per night towards operating costs.
Gurdwara rooms include Granthi quarters, Langgari and Sewadar quarters, two Pathi rooms, a multipurpose room and a management office.
Section 02
Darbar Sahib Renovation
Prayer hall, roof, lighting and facilities
The plan includes a new Sachkand, carpets, landscaping, Nishan Sahib, lighting and roof works. The published proposal also lists Palki, sound system, painting and CCTV works as in progress at the time of publication.
Section 03
Fund Utilisation
The RM2 million building and renovation budget is separate from the cost of conducting the 351 prayers. Of each RM5,000 pledge, RM3,000 goes towards the building project and RM2,000 covers the donor’s Sri Akhand Path Sahib Ji. At 351 pledges, that allocates RM1,053,000 to the project and RM702,000 to the prayers.
Projected income and expenditure
| 351 pledges × RM5,000 | RM1,755,000 |
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| Government funding and public donations | RM1,150,000 |
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| Projected income | RM2,905,000 |
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| 18-room accommodation annex | RM1,650,000 |
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| Darbar Sahib renovation | RM350,000 |
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| 351 prayers × RM2,000 | RM702,000 |
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| Estimated expenditure | RM2,702,000 |
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| Projected surplus | RM203,000 |
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Sri Akhand Path Sahib Ji
RM5,000 pledge · RM3,000 for the project · RM2,000 for the prayers
Gurdwara Sahib Pontian
