Thousands to mark 50th anniversary of spiritual revival
MIRI: Over 2,500 Christians are expected to gather here from Oct 5-7 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Bario, Ba‘Kelalan and Taginambur Revival, a landmark event for the Malaysian Christian community. The faithful will attend a three-day rally celebrating the golden jubilee of an event whose genesis can be traced back to what is […]
Churches shocked over Muhyiddin’s allegations
KUCHING: The Council of Churches of Malaysia expressed shocked by the statement by former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin accusing Christians here to be in cahoots with a group of Jews to promote and ‘Christianise’ Malaysians. “This statement is not only untrue but is irresponsible of a politician of his standing to make such […]
Families gather at cemeteries on All Souls’ Day
KUCHING: Christians in Sarawak have gathered at the cemeteries across the state today to observe the All Souls’ Day; remembering those who have died. Families were seen cleaning the graves of their loved ones before placing flowers, such as daisies, roses, orchids as well candles. Meanwhile, others were reciting prayers and paying respects to the […]
Learn to accept, not only tolerate
FOR millions and millions of Christians throughout the world, Easter is their most important festival, celebrating the resurrection, the triumph of Christ over death, good over evil. After the trials and tribulations and sufferings there is always hope. And mankind should never give up hope even in the most difficult and challenging situation, in the most […]
Christians now able to celebrate Holy Week in churches
KUCHING: Christians are now able to celebrate the coming Holy Week in churches since the transition to the endemic phase on April 1. Catholic Archbishop Simon Poh said the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) had acknowledged the high compliance of churches and houses of worship throughout the pandemic period. “All churches are committed to complying […]
Grateful to attend Good Friday service physically
BY JASMINE BADUN KUCHING: Christians here are grateful that they are able to attend the sacred day of Good Friday physically in churches this year. As compared to 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the state, masses and services were done via live streams including the important days in the Christian calendar. Good Friday is […]
Faithful finally return to church for Holy Week
BY ALLAN JAY, ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Christians across the state finally got to celebrate Palm Sunday in person at their churches after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, but under strict compliance to the standard operating procedures (SOPs). The SOPs, among others, require a one-metre physical distancing at the pew, as well […]
Still a joyous festival for Christians
KUCHING: Most Christians in Sarawak on day celebrated Easter virtually by watching services online in the comfort of their homes. Easter, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is one of the most holy days in the Christian calendar. But restrictions against mass gatherings in churches because of the Covid-19 pandemic kept many families at […]
A day for sombre reflection
Tomorrow is Good Friday. Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. So despite its name, Good Friday is a day for sombre reflection. Each Friday before Easter, Christians solemnly honour the way Jesus suffered and died for their sins. They may attend a service that […]
Sarawak, Sabah MPs urge government to withdraw appeal
KUCHING: Sarawak and Sabah federal and state lawmakers have urged the federal government to withdraw its appeal against a High Court decision that allows Christians to use the word “Allah”. They said the withdrawal will not only end the 35-year-old polemic and the “pain” felt by Sarawakians, Sabahans and the Orang Asli, but it […]
