Be careful when making statements, taking action on religious, racial sensitivities
KUALA LUMPUR: All parties have been reminded to be careful when issuing statements or taking actions that touch on religious and racial sensitivities, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said yesterday. In a post on the platform X today, he said that the Rukun Negara was the set of basic principles that should serve […]
Anwar wants Malaysia protected from divisive racial elements
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants Malaysia to be protected from divisive racial elements. In his message on Facebook and Twitter tonight in conjunction with the Maal Hijrah 1445 celebration, Anwar said peace and stability must be the main goals to ensure the people’s welfare is protected. He said any attempt to […]
No religious issues in Sarawak
KUCHING: The establishment of Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) proves that the Sarawak government is mindful of all races and religions. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office for Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said issues involving religion should not arise in the state because no individual […]
Deep-rooted contentious issues hamper national unity
KUCHING: Political observer Datuk Peter Minos has commended the new National Unity Policy, but pointed out that it will not be easy for national unity to be attained unless Malaysia is able to solve its racial and religious problems. He said these deep-rooted contentious issues had always been the bone to a truly harmonious and […]
A symbol of tolerance, unity
KUCHING: The proposed Unifor Complex on a three-acre site at Jalan Ong Tiang Swee here is a simple yet elegant landmark with proper facilities for various purposes and functions, including conventions. Architecturally, the 10-storey building features a timeless contemporary design with a gallery on the ground floor, convention facilities comprising a main hall, function rooms […]
Tolerance key to peaceful nation
BY NORAIZURA AHMAD AND ANASATHIA JENIS KUALA LUMPUR: Stepping into the 63 years of independence, Malaysians must continue to practise tolerance because it is the key to safeguard the peace and sovereignty of the country. In fact, the emergency and communist threat should serve as a lesson for everyone, especially policemen because it was a clear […]
CM assures associations of government help
MIRI: The Sarawak government is always ready to help associations from various races in an effort to further strengthen inter racial and religious harmony, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said this was manifested by the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) which was established by the state government to look after […]
Complex manifests Sarawak’s uniqueness
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) proposed complex is a manifestation of Sarawak’s uniqueness in terms of tolerance among the multi-religious and multi-racial people. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the RM70 million complex when completed, will be a new landmark that showcases not only religious tolerance among the people […]
Yes, Sarawak can show the way
KUCHING: During her visit to Sarawak recently, National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique was all praise for the state’s Unit For Other Religions (Unifor). During a courtesy call on Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also the minister in charge of Unifor, at his office, she said, “We’ve learnt and […]
