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 […]
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 […]
Salvation Army still needs funds for new premises
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Salvation Army is still in need of an additional RM2 million to complete the construction of its new Salvation Army Kuching Children’s Home and Kuching Boys Home. Thus far, it has managed to collect RM13 mlm, of which RM4 mln was contributed by the Sarawak government through the Unit for Other Religions […]
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 […]
RM3.8 mln given to 30 Roman Catholic schools
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) distributed financial assistance totalling RM3.8 million to 30 Roman Catholic mission schools here. Roman Catholic Mission Schools in Kuching advisor Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said this allocation would benefit a total of 1,658 students from secondary schools and 7,258 students from primary schools. “This year, the Sarawak government […]
Mission schools urged to provide project progress reports
KUCHING: Mission schools that receive financial assistance from the state government through the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) are urged to provide quarterly reports each year on the progress of their respective projects. “This is for Unifor to monitor the progress of the respective projects,” said Unifor director Richard Lon when speaking at the presentation […]
Unifor gives RM1 mln funds to three chapels
BALINGIAN: Three chapels — two in Mukah and one in Balingian — will undergo reconstruction and refurbishment works soon. Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) has approved funding amounting to RM1 million for the purpose. St Joseph in Kampung Sesok in Mukah and St Mary here each received RM450,000 while the chapel in Kampung Sau, Mukah […]
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 […]
Church receives RM200,000 grant from Unifor
MIRI: Tudan Methodist Church yesterday (Oct 17) received a RM200,000 grant from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) for its extension and upgrading works. The cheque was presented by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin cum Senadin assemblyman. Receiving the cheque on behalf of Tudan Methodist Church was its executive committee chairlady Winne Renang. […]
