Premier leads 200 in walk across Darul Hana Bridge
KUCHING: Some 200 people took part in the “Berjalan Teguh Bersama Keluarga Malaysia” at the Kuching Waterfront, this morning. A large group of people had gathered at the waterfront as early as 5am to attend the programme. They included State Legislative Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Muhammad Asfia Awang Nassar, Minister in the Premier’s Department […]
Maintain unity and harmony, Saratok residents
KUCHING: The multiracial and multireligious unity and harmony – the hallmark of Sarawak for decades – among various races in the state was clearly featured in the ngiling bidai (mat rolling) ceremony at two longhouses in Kalaka recently. The mat rolling ceremony, also known as ngiling tikai, was organised by Kalaka branch of the Progressive […]
‘Pray Sarawak continues to enjoy harmony’
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg requested pilgrims from Sarawak departing to the Holy Land for their Hajj to pray for a peaceful and harmonious Malaysia, especially Sarawak. “Perform the Hajj as much as you can. Do not forget to pray for our country and that the Almighty will always bless […]
Maintain peace and harmony
“I am thankful and proud that Sarawakians have remained united and calm in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of the world’s economy. “This is the strength that we have and must defend. The trust of Sarawakians in the programmes and efforts of the federal and state governments in tackling the pandemic […]
Crucial to maintain solidarity towards prosperous Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawakians of different faiths are urged to strive even more to maintain the peace and harmony in the state. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, it is critical to maintain the current state of peace and harmony among the people so that everyone may work together to achieve a peaceful […]
Our beautiful religious tolerance and harmony
The purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticise others. – Dalai Lama, Tibetan spiritual leader Four reasons compel me to touch on this subject this week. One, a post from my dear friend, Dr KN Singh, in Johor Baru, of a video of the Sikh community in Dubai hosting a Ramadan event […]
Sarawakian unity the country’s benchmark
KUCHING: National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique hopes that the spirit of unity shown by the people of Sarawak can be translated in other locations in the country so that there would be no strife among the various races. “If we want to observe unity occurring in a very good, lively, and healthy atmosphere […]
Govt to introduce national policy to strengthen unity
KUALA LUMPUR: A national policy on unity will be introduced to promote social cohesiveness and harmony as well as capitalise on diversity as an asset to strengthen national unity. According to the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) (2021-2025) document released today, this policy will outline three thrusts in leading the unity agenda namely developing patriotism and […]
Inter-partner understanding keeps Malaysia stable
KUCHING: In order to mitigate the ‘acrimonious relationship’ between Malaya and the two Bornean states of Sarawak and Sabah, the federation needs to be kept stable by way of understanding each partner’s characteristics while striving to live in peace and harmony. When making this point, Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut […]
Living in harmony with nature
By Dr Noor Dzuhaidah Binti Osman noordzuhaidah@usim.edu.my IN Kyoto, Japan, there is an ancient village on Lake Biwa which is five times the size of the city of Paris in France. Known as Satoyama, meaning “Village at the foot of the mountain”, the village is also a symbol of the Japanese lifestyle that focuses on […]
