Prayers for non-Muslim houses of worship can resume in yellow, green zones
KUCHING: Non-Muslim houses of worship in yellow and green zones are allowed to open for prayers only during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period. Prayer sessions conducted must abide by the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the prevention and control of Covid-19. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) recently […]
Unifor presents grants to churches
KUCHING: A cheque worth RM1.5 million was presented to BEM Bethel Church in Sibu for its construction. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas presented the cheque to Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi on behalf of the church. The said cheque is from the Unit for Other […]
Marudi, Telang Usan now green zones
MIRI: Two districts in Miri division, namely Marudi and Telang Usan are now accorded green zone status, revealed Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin today. “Besides these two districts that have turned into green zones, six longhouses in Beluru and Subis are under lock down while seven have been released from lock down,” he disclosed. […]
BEM Serian receives RM100k from Unifor
SERIAN: Borneo Evangelical Mission (BEM) Serian received an assistance of RM100,000 from the state government through Unit for Other Religions (Unifor). The cheque was handed over by Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus to the Pastor Babu Jau and witnessed by few church committee members at the church this morning (Feb 6). According to Pastor Babu, […]
Activities at temples allowed but with strict SOP
KUCHING: Prayer activities at temples during Chinese New Year (CNY) are allowed, but must be held in accordance with strict standard operating procedures (SOPs). This is contained in an updated SOP released by the state Ministry of Local Government and Housing in conjunction with the CNY and Chap Goh Mei celebrations. It said for the […]
Catholic church suspends mass services in red zones
KUCHING: The Archdiocese of Kuching has suspended mass at all Catholic churches within red zone areas during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) from Jan 13 to 26. This is due to the alarming increase of Covid-19 cases in Kuching, Sibu and Miri which have been declared ‘red zones’. Archbishop Simon Poh said all churches […]
Pat on the back for Abang Johari
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has thus far done very well in maintaining peace in the state and bringing the much needed development to the state, said political analyst Datuk Peter Minos. While wishing Abang Johari happy fourth anniversary as the sixth chief minister of Sarawak, he said Abang Johari had […]
Blind massage, reflexology centres allowed to operate
KUCHING: Blind massage and reflexology centres will be allowed to operate starting Dec 21. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said they are allowed to operate as long as they comply with the conditions set. Each premises must apply for written approval from the Social Welfare Department in their respective divisions before operating and submit […]
Churches in Sibu given grants from Unifor
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) has channelled grants worth RM580,000 to four churches in Sibu. The recipients were BEM Bethel Church, Teku; Iban Methodist Church, Jalan Fong Ming; St John Church, Jalan Datuk Haji Openg; and St Mary’s Church, Jalan Awang Ramli Amit. Present to handover the grants to the churches was Local […]
Three bodies receive RM250k from Unifor
DALAT: Three non-Muslim bodies here today received cheques totalling RM250,000 from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) of the Chief Minister’s Department to assist them in their respective activities. Of the total, St Bernard’s Church received RM100,000, Dalat Benevolent Trust got RM50,000 while Sungai Ud Borneo Evangelical Mission (BEM) Church was given RM100,000. Welfare, Community […]
