Sarawak leads in religious harmony model
BAU: Sarawak is leading the way in promoting harmony among various religious groups, setting an example for other states in Malaysia. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said this can be seen in the creation of the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR), which works to strengthen ties between different religious communities. “Sarawak is unique because of […]
Mutual respect basis of stable government
KUCHING: Mutual respect on cultures, beliefs and traditions are the basis to build a fair and stable government to rule Sarawak, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari said as the leader of the state, him and the cabinet ministers are guided by this principle to formulate policies that will […]
Fairness for all
By Nathaniel Yu SARAWAK is known as the land of unity where its people of different races and religions coexist in peace and harmony. The state is often referred to as a model state for unity and racial and religious harmony in Malaysia. To have freedom of religion is never an issue but this is […]
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 […]
Sarawakians accept religious harmony
MIRI: Assistant Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting asserted that the word ‘acceptance’ best describes religious harmony in Sarawak. “People of various religions in the State are getting along with one another despites the differences in their beliefs, and this is something that we must not take for granted ,but to uphold […]
Timely investment for religious harmony
KUCHING: With the Unit for Other Religions’ (Unifor) direct contribution towards religious harmony including providing financial assistance to various houses of worship, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kuching, Most Reverend Simon Poh, believes that it is indeed a timely decision for the state government to invest in a permanent building for Unifor. “This Unifor Complex is […]
