Religious freedom: We owe it to good governance, leadership
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government helmed by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg must be lauded for continuing to lead the way in championing and demonstrating religious freedom, said Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie. “Sarawak, as we all know, is a multi-racial, multi-religious, multi-lingual, and many more yet we have been […]
Sarawakians urged to reclaim religious freedom accorded in MA63
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: The Sarawak Evangelical Christian Association (SECA) is urging Sarawakians to stand up and reclaim the unique religious freedom accorded in Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). SECA, in a statement on Monday (Sept 13), said that it was obvious that a few rebuttal statements from various religious bodies and politicians would not stop […]
Association sends objection on proposed bill to PM
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) has written to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to register their disappointment on a proposed bill to control and restrict the development of non-Muslim religions. SPA chairman Datuk Dr Lau Pang Heng noted that the proposal was recently announced by Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious […]
Respect religious freedom, avoid prejudice, discrimination
BY AISHA HANI NOR AZMIR AND SITI NUR FARAH KHAIRIL AZMIN KUALA LUMPUR: In recent times, stories and commentaries on racism and intolerance for other religious practices as well as discrimination have often been hot issues in the country. There are concerns that such negative elements will disrupt the harmony in society if not curbed […]
Federal government’s appeal nothing to do with Sarawak, Sabah
KUCHING: Religious freedom is a state right and not controlled by the federal government, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Supreme Council member Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim points out. “Whatever decision made with regard to the word ‘Allah’, whether or not Umno or the federal government wants to appeal the court ruling, has nothing to do with […]
Abang Johari ensures religious freedom in state
MIRI: The significant allocations given to the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) to be disbursed to non-Muslim houses of worship is a testament to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s commitment to ensuring and promoting religious freedom in Sarawak. In saying this, Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting said […]
Association praises High Court’s decision
KUCHING: The Sarawak Evangelical Christian Association (SECA) has welcomed the decision of the High Court to allow the usage of the word ‘Allah’ and three other words by Christians and other non-Muslims throughout Malaysia. “This is a constructive step forward in restoring the principle of religious freedom our forefathers envisaged and aspired to, in building a […]
