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 […]
‘Unifor needs to be appreciated’
KUCHING: As long as the government is able to focus on balanced rural-urban development, one should appreciate the investment put into the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) Complex, said Datuk Richard Wee. The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president said that there may be many different viewpoints with regard to the […]
‘PSB Youth’s statement regrettable’
KUCHING: Bishop of the Anglican Church in Sarawak and Brunei, the Right Reverend Datuk Danald Jute, is of the view that the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) should be elevated from its current status of ‘unit’ to a more prominent status of ‘department’. “This will augur well for the very important role it is playing […]
‘Don’t politicise Unifor complex’
KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) has been told not to question the proposed Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) complex just for the sake of gaining political mileage. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth deputy chief Miro Simuh said the RM70 million complex was something that Christians, Buddhists, Hindus and Bahais should be proud of. “Is […]
Unifor complex, our pride!
Unifor cannot expect the government to be its Santa Claus in giving financial handouts all the time. – Richard Lon, Unifor director Why has the proposed RM70 million Unifor (Unit for Other Religions) complex suddenly become an issue? The complex when completed will serve as an exemplary landmark depicting religious freedom in Sarawak. It will […]
Complex manifests Sarawak’s uniqueness
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) proposed complex is a manifestation of Sarawak’s uniqueness in terms of tolerance among the multi-religious and multi-racial people. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the RM70 million complex when completed, will be a new landmark that showcases not only religious tolerance among the people […]
Anti-devt tag for PSB Youth
BETONG: The Youth Wing of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) who repeatedly disputed the government’s development projects have been described as people who are anti-development. GPS Youth chief Gerald Rentap Jabu claimed that they deliberately refused to understand the responsibility of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg as the chief executive at the state. […]
Minos chides PSB over Unifor allocation
KUCHING: Do not be so negative as to create religious or racial issues out of proportion, urged Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. He chided Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) Youth for questioning the state government’s rationale in allocating RM70 million for the construction of Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) Complex at Jalan […]
Not a sin to have magnificent building
KUCHING: The state’s Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) asserted that the proposed Unifor complex will not divert it from continuing with its objectives of helping in the physical development of the many different houses of worship. Unifor director Richard Lon told Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) Youth that having a ‘magnificent’ complex is not a sin […]
