Unifor Complex construction ahead of schedule
KUCHING: Construction of the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) Complex at Jalan Ong Tiang Swee is currently at 22.63 per cent, or three percent ahead of schedule. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the soon-to-be completed 10-storey building costs RM63.6 million. “The contract value of this project is RM63.6 million, a 10-storey building […]
Work on RM70-mln Unifor complex progressing well
KUCHING: The construction of the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) complex at Jalan Ong Tiang Swee is progressing well despite initial delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic which halted work. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil hoped to have the complex ready by the end of next year. […]
Unifor Complex — a centre for all faiths
KUCHING: A paragon of fortitude and solidarity, the soon-to-be-built Unifor Complex building will be the centre for all faithful of various religions to worship their Gods in better comfort. The Unifor Complex building, according to Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is the minister-in-charge of Unifor, is a resemblance of the formerly destitute worshipping places […]
Not so soon
SARAWAK STATE ELECTIONS KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has hinted that the Sarawak state elections will not be happening soon. “We are not facing the election, do not worry – it is still far,” he said in his speech when officiating at the earth-breaking ceremony of the Unit for Other Religions […]
A symbol of tolerance, unity
KUCHING: The proposed Unifor Complex on a three-acre site at Jalan Ong Tiang Swee here is a simple yet elegant landmark with proper facilities for various purposes and functions, including conventions. Architecturally, the 10-storey building features a timeless contemporary design with a gallery on the ground floor, convention facilities comprising a main hall, function rooms […]
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 […]
Complex manifests CM’s inclusive policy
KUCHING: The soon-to-be-built RM70 million Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) complex at Jalan Ong Tiang Swee is a clear manifestation of our Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s inclusive policy. Minister-in-charge of Unifor Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the state government has not only increased annual fund allocation to Unifor but has […]
We must protect Sarawak’s beauty
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at the earth-breaking ceremony of the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) Complex at Ong Tiang Swee Road here on Tuesday (Oct 20). Besides the establishment of Unifor, the RM70 million complex is a reflection of the Chief Minister’s inclusiveness policy and a symbol of the […]
Clarification on Unifor and Unifor Charitable Trust
BY TANIA LAM & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) and Unifor Charitable Trust are separate bodies providing different services. “Unifor is a unit under the Chief Minister’s department while Unifor Charitable Trust is a non-governmental organisation (NGO). Basically, Unifor is like Majlis Islam whereas Unifor Charitable Trust is like Baitumal […]
Unifor disburses RM38.747m funds
BY TANIA LAM & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) today disbursed a total of RM38.747 million in the first phase of its financial assistance for this year. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas presented the cheques to 52 elected representatives who will then disburse the funds to recipients […]
