Festivals forge solidarity among Sarawakians
MIRI: The diverse cultural festivals in Sarawak are a fundamental part of its unity and harmony, according to State Transport Minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin. “Sarawakians of all creeds and cultures come together to celebrate each other’s festivals, which serves as a unique platform for strengthening brotherhood and solidarity,” he said during his speech […]
NGOs stand in solidarity with Palestinians
KUCHING: Several Malaysian non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have jointly urged the Malaysian government to seek international assistance for the Palestinian people and to advocate for a global boycott against Israel. In a joint statement today, it also asked the Malaysian government to encourage countries that have ties with Israel to reconsider their diplomatic relations. The NGOs […]
Abang Johari joins PM in show of solidarity during nomination day
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was accompanied by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor to show support for the ruling coalition candidates in Peninsular Malaysia during the nomination day yesterday (July 29). Anwar said he, along with Abang Johari and Hajiji, accompanied […]
Senators stand on one leg in solidarity with one-legged Isaiah Jacob
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara sitting took place in a slightly emotional atmosphere today when the senators stood on one leg for one minute as a sign of support for and solidarity with Senator Isaiah Jacob. Earlier, the one-legged Isaiah in concluding his debate on the Supply Bill 2023 in which he touched on the […]
Temple’s construction gets RM300k Unifor boost
SARIKEI: A sum of RM300,000 has been allocated by the Sarawak government through the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) to Zhong De Social and Recreational Association Sarikei for the construction of its temple.On top of this, Repok incumbent Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii also contributed RM50,000 to the association for their annual activities.“The importance of […]
Religious grants — Only in Sarawak
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) has disbursed RM3,896,000 to 30 houses of worship yesterday which will help to cover their operation cost due to being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Minister-in-charge of Unifor Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the grant was from the Houses of Worship Covid-19 Operational Grant consisting of RM5 […]
Fatimah explains the state’s unity agenda
KUCHING: Socio-political unity has to be constantly promoted and maintained as it will not happen automatically. This truth, which forms part of the country’s building foundation, was reiterated yesterday. Why? To get the point across and reinforce it in the hearts and minds of the people, especially the younger generation, said the Welfare, Community Wellbeing, […]
Buddhist Meditation Society receives RM200k
MIRI: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) yesterday (Oct 24) gave a total of RM200,000 in grants to the Miri Buddhist Meditation Society. The fund given is to help carry out upgrading works on the temple which is located on top of Canada Hill here. The grants were presented by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee […]
Food aid for needy pandemic-hit families
KUCHING: A total of 300 food packs were handed out to needy families at the Hui Sing Hawkers Centre, yesterday (Oct 24). The Caring Food Aid 2.0 programme, organised by the Persatuan Penjaja dan Peniaga Bahagian Samarahan Kuching, was to assist needy families affected by the on-going Covid-19 pandemic. The association said that the programme […]
Iconic landmark, symbol of unity
KUCHING: Wisma Melayu Sarawak (WMS) will be an iconic landmark here as well as a symbol of solidarity for Malays in Sarawak. Assistant Minister of International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais said the centre would also symbolise the identity, spirit and unity of a plural society. With the […]
