Maintenance Planning for Masjid Kariah in Malaysian Perspective: A Systematic Literature Review and PRISMA Method

Authors

  • Azhar Yusof Postgraduate Studies, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Mohamad Ridzuan School of Real Estate & Building Surveying, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Faridah Ismail School of Construction & Quantity Surveying, College of Built Environment, Universiti Tekn
  • Siti Fatimah Hashim Studies of Landscape Architecture, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v22iSI.5454

Keywords:

Masjid Kariah, Maintenance Planning, Systematic Literature Review, Malaysia

Abstract

The maintenance planning of Masjid Kariah in Malaysia is critical for ensuring the functionality, safety, and spiritual integrity of these community-focused institutions. Despite their significance, these mosques face numerous challenges, including limited financial resources, insufficient skilled labour, and the need to balance between traditional architectural elements and modern building techniques. This study has conducted a systematic literature review, by employing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method, to examine the maintenance challenges of Masjid Kariah in Malaysia and to propose contextually appropriate strategies to improve their maintenance practices and long-term community function. By synthesising the findings of previous studies, this aimed to fill the gap in the literature concerning the unique maintenance requirements of Masjid Kariah. This review has identified several key issues, such as inadequate facilities, poor monitoring systems, and the lack of strategic planning in rural mosques, which often suffer from neglect. The findings of this review have also underscored the need for a more systematic and culturally sensitive maintenance strategy to address the specific challenges faced by these mosques in Malaysia.

Author Biographies

Azhar Yusof, Postgraduate Studies, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Azhar Yusof is a professional quantity surveyor practice in construction industry and PhD student at College of Built Environment, UiTM Shah Alam. His main research activity specific on the masjid maintenance. He can be reach through his email at azharbinyusof@gmail.com

Mohamad Ridzuan, School of Real Estate & Building Surveying, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Mohamad Ridzuan Yahya, PhD is currently a lecturer and registered building surveyor at the Centre of Studies for Building Surveying, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam. He was the Head of Building Surveying Department at the Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying (FSPU), UiTM Perak. His main research activity is in the area on the Facilities Management, Building Maintenance, Building Pathology, Space Management, Risk Management, Accessibility for People with Disabilities and Green Practices. He has authored and co-authored over 70 articles in several publications such as in journals, book chapters, arts & design catalogue chapter and proceedings. He acted as a project leader and involved as a co researcher for more than 30 research projects. He can be reached through his email at moham643@uitm.edu.my

Faridah Ismail, School of Construction & Quantity Surveying, College of Built Environment, Universiti Tekn

Faridah Ismail, PhD is currently a Associate Professor (Honorary) at the Centre of Postgraduate Studis Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam. Malaysia. Her main research activity is in the area on the Construction Safety Behavioural Studies, Construction Project Management and Quantity Surveying Education. She can be contacted by email at farid346@salam.uitm.edu.my

Siti Fatimah Hashim, Studies of Landscape Architecture, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Siti Fatimah Hashim, PhD is currently a part-time lecturer at the Study of Landscape Architecture, at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam. Her main research areas are Urban Planning. She can be contacted by email at shashim@uitm.edu.my

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01-08-2025

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Yusof, A., Ridzuan, M. ., Ismail, F. ., & Hashim, S. F. . (2025). Maintenance Planning for Masjid Kariah in Malaysian Perspective: A Systematic Literature Review and PRISMA Method. Built Environment Journal, 22(SI). https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v22iSI.5454

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