Sarawakians reminded of unity in diversity
MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has protected religious freedom in Sarawak, rejecting elements of extremism that could jeopardise Sarawak’s unity, harmony, and stability. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shim said the state’s multicultural and multi-racial diversity is a source of beauty and strength, where different races are free to […]
Peace, unity – Sarawak’s attraction
KUCHING: Peace and unity among the multi-racial and multi-religious community is the best example that can be highlighted as an attraction in Sarawak. Teacher and popular social media influencer Ahmad Faizal Osman said the strong unity in Sarawak is based on a sense of acceptance and of belonging among its community. “Intermarriage is common and […]
Belief in God key to nation’s harmony
BY MOHD FAIZAL HASSAN KUALA LUMPUR: Each principle contained in the Rukun Negara has a goal and deeper meaning that must be achieved by all citizens in multi-racial and multi-religious Malaysia. In recognising that Malaysia has people of many faiths, the Rukun Negara’s first principle of ‘Belief in God’ was accorded priority when the national […]
Lion dance fosters unity
MIRI: Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting believe that lion dance can foster unity among Sarawak’s multiracial community. “The lion dance, despites being a Chinese culture, is enjoyed by other ethnic groups as well,” he said. Sarawakian of different ethnic and religious backgrounds, he added, had been living in harmony and had […]
Non-Muslims taken care of: CM
MIRI: The state government has been fair to non-Muslims, which has resulted in a harmonious multi-racial, multi-cultural society, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said although Islam is the official religion, Muslims had lived in relative peace with people of other religions and had not impeded their religious practices. “We accept […]
