Tolerance sets Sarawakians apart: Rundi
BAU: Openness and tolerance among Sarawakians have been key to fostering unity in the state. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Dr Stephen Rundi stressed that such attitudes are important to reject elements of extremism which may cause a divide in society. “Sarawak is different from the other states in the country as […]
Our beautiful religious tolerance and harmony
The purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticise others. – Dalai Lama, Tibetan spiritual leader Four reasons compel me to touch on this subject this week. One, a post from my dear friend, Dr KN Singh, in Johor Baru, of a video of the Sikh community in Dubai hosting a Ramadan event […]
Non-Muslims free to use word ‘Allah’
MULU: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has reiterated that non-Muslims in Sarawak are free to use the word ‘Allah’ in their prayers and religious publications. “In Sarawak, you can use (the word) ‘Allah’, while for some they won’t allow and quarrel (over it). “We in Sarawak, anytime if you want to use […]
Don’t use court’s decision on ‘Allah’ issue as political material
KUCHING: The use of the word ‘Allah’ by Christians for religious and publication purposes is not an issue in Sarawak and should not be made as political material by some parties, said Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. “The Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has made […]
Unifor Complex manifests religious tolerance
KUCHING: The construction of the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) Complex is a symbol of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government’s inclusivity and steadfast philosophy that religion is a pillar in the people’s way of life. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said due to this common philosophy shared by him and […]
