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Unifor disburses RM215m in six years

MIRI: A total of RM215 million in grants has been disbursed by the Sarawak government to various non-Muslim bodies and houses of worship via its Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) over the past six years. “This proves the Sarawak government’s commitment  to safeguard religious harmony and tolerance among various faiths in the state,” said Women, […]

RM200 mil in grants via UNIFOR

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has distributed more than RM200 million in grants to non-Muslim organisations and houses of worship through the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR). Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said since the establishment of UNIFOR, giving assistance to recipients has been consistent as part of the government’s efforts to protect […]

Existence of Unifor proves the government cares

KUCHING: Don’t take for granted the assistance provided by the Unit For Other Religions (Unifor) to improve and develop houses of worship. Batu Kitang incumbent assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang who made the call said Unifor had done a lot to help those who profess other religions in the state, thus proving the state government cared […]

Four religious associations in Simanggang get Unifor grants

SIMANGGANG: Four religious associations here received grants of RM15,000 each from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) on Wednesday (Nov 24). The funds were handed over to the Simanggang Soon Heng Society, Persatuan Penganut Ci Ji Sri Aman, Batang Lupar Buddhist Society and Sri Aman Buddhist Association. Simanggang incumbent Datuk Francis Harden Hollis visited each […]

RM1.015 mln for nine houses of worship

KUCHING: Nine different houses of worship received grants amounting to RM1.015 million from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor). Minister in charge of Unifor Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah handed the grants over to the Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian at his office on Thursday (Nov 11). In Kuching, the […]

Tadika Juara gets RM1 mln grant from Unifor

SERIAN: Tadika Juara of St Joseph’s Convent received a grant of RM1 mln from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) recently. The grant was handed over by Semuja assemblyman John Ilus to headmistress Sr Jane Mbang. “I’m elated and thankful to Unifor and many others who have helped in one way or another to raise […]

Two churches receive grants from Unifor

BUKIT SABAN: St Christopher Church in Debak and St Mark’s Chapel in Spaoh received grants from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) amounting to RM500,000 each. The cheques were presented to the churches today (Oct 27) by Deputy Chief Minister and Bukit Saban assemblyman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The handover ceremony of cheques was […]

Unifor gives out RM3.02 mln grants

KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) disbursed RM3.02 million in grants to eight religious organisations across the state. Its Minister-in-charge Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, accompanied by Deputy State Secretary Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik, presented the cheques to various state assemblymen and representatives. Among the recipients were Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister Datuk Francis Harden […]

Four bodies get grants worth RM360k

KUCHING: Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil on Wednesday handed over a grant worth RM360,000 to four organisations during a simple ceremony at Mambong Constituency Service Centre. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) in a news report on Thursday (Aug 12), one of the recipients, namely Seventh Day Adventist Church of Kampung Emperoh Garung […]

35 to benefit from RM4.7 mln Unifor grants

KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) gave a total of RM4.78 million in grants to 35 non-Islamic religious organisations statewide. “The fund given is to help churches, chapels, and temples in carrying out physical infrastructures, repairs as well as upgrading works,” said its minister in charge Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He added that […]