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Pueh longhouse showcase of harmony and tolerance

LUNDU: Pueh longhouse is a prime example of harmony and tolerance in Sarawak. Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan hailed the said longhouse as a shining example of unity and tolerance among different ethnic groups in the state. Despite there being residents who are married to individuals from other ethnic backgrounds, he noted that they […]

Don’t destroy spirit of tolerance, Tiong tells PAS MP

KUCHING: Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has hit out at Permatang Pauh’s PAS MP Muhammad Fawwaz Mohamad Jan for asking a shopping a mall at Seberang Jaya in Penang to stop openly promoting alcohol beverages. Describing Fawwaz’s statement as irrelevant, Tiong said extremist culture that destroys the harmony of a […]

Malaysia can take a page from Bali on religious tolerance, says Minos

KUCHING: Treat all foreign tourists like gold, and they will swarm our shores in their millions, says Datuk Peter Minos. The Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman said that like Indonesia, Malaysia has a number of attractive tourist spots and that tourism players can learn from from the Indonesians. “Bali can tell us a thing […]

Resolve issues amicably

SERIAN: Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus said an issue, though small and may often be trivial, must be resolved with full tolerance, or through ‘give-and-take’. Sensitive sentiments regarding racism, religious elements, or extreme beliefs that could lead to disunity should be eradicated immediately, he added. “As a community that has values such as the Rukun […]

Selfish ferry users to blame

PUSA: The issue of congestion at the ferry base on Pusa’s side worsens when there are selfish users who deliberately cut the line, creating dissatisfaction among other users. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor said that this was a hot issue and it occurred in situations of extreme congestion. He stressed that the matter should be […]