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 […]

A model of peaceful coexistence and prosperity

Sarawak is a shining example of how people of different races and religious beliefs can not only peacefully coexist but also thrive together. In a world where religious intolerance often leads to conflicts and issues, Sarawak’s commitment to fostering harmony and understanding among its diverse population is truly commendable. Within Malaysia, tensions can and have […]

A merry and happy Christmas together

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: Religious and ethnic differences do not deter the residents of Mukah from celebrating Christmas together. According to Penghulu Henry Lee Liong Ing, he and others made a Christmas visit to the home of Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine recently. “This is to strengthen the bonds of friendship among each other during […]

Challenges to ban child marriage include religious beliefs, customs

KUCHING: Child marriage is a sexual abuse and a violation of rights of children as children will usually drop out from school once they got married. Children’s Commissioner Professor Datuk Noor Aziah Mohd Awal said therefore, a child’s right to education would be robbed in these cases. She said when a child bride was too […]