Kota Sentosa church gets RM700k grant
KUCHING: The Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kota Sentosa has received RM700,000 allocation from the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR). The allocation was handover by Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap to Father Felix Au of the church today (September 2) During the ceremony, Yap asked the church committee to provide a report to UNIFOR about […]
Unifor cheque for new Sebauh church
SEBAUH: Sarawak Agriculture Modernisation and Regional Development Minister and Kemena assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom yesterday handed over the first phase allocation amounting to RM5 million for the construction of the new Sebauh District Roman Catholic Church. The symbolic handover of the cheque from the Other Religious Affairs Unit (Unifor), Sarawak Premier’s Department […]
Continual upholding of best practices, SOPs
KUCHING: The Catholic Churches in the Archdiocese of Kuching will maintain its best practice and current standard operating procedures (SOPs) to keep its churches open and safe for worship. Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kuching, Most Reverend Simon Poh said that this is in line with Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and Unit for Other Religions […]
Church receives RM200,000 grant from Unifor
MIRI: Tudan Methodist Church yesterday (Oct 17) received a RM200,000 grant from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) for its extension and upgrading works. The cheque was presented by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin cum Senadin assemblyman. Receiving the cheque on behalf of Tudan Methodist Church was its executive committee chairlady Winne Renang. […]
Church drainage project completed under RTP fund
LONG LAMA: The completion of the drainage system project surrounding the Borneo Evangelical Mission (BEM) Church here should resolve the frequent flash flood problems during the rainy season. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau said that project was completed last month under his constituency’s Rural Transformation Project (RTP). “Upon completion of this project, it is hoped […]
Cathedral starts carpark mass
KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic has forced churches worldwide to limit its attendance of people at one time due to need to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and to resort to conducting masses online. However, St Joseph’s Cathedral here has taken the initiative to provide a carpark mass whereby parishioners can park their vehicles […]
Iconic church in Kampung Serikin
KUCHING: Kampung Serikin near Bau will have an iconic building once a gothic-style yet contemporary St Francis Xavier church is constructed in the village. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the cost of the church is about RM800,000 and construction work will commence early next year. “The construction will be done in stages […]
