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 […]
Unifor lauded for active roles
DALAT: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) has been commended for its active roles in helping non-Muslim bodies in the state carry out their plans and activities. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said prior to the establishment of Unifor, the funds required for such purposes were mostly […]
Provide power supply, clean water to school
SERIAN: Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus has appealed to the State Utilities Ministry to supply power connection and clean and treated water to Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Merakai. “I appeal to its minister to supply both utilities to the school here because they still use the river and rain as a source of water as well […]
Three churches given grants from Unifor
KUCHING: Three churches in Batu Kawah constituency have received grants from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor). The churches that received the grants are Zhu En Church, St Mark’s Church and St Basil Church. Local Government and Housing Minister who is Batu Kawah assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian handed over the Unifor cheques […]
Two churches receive funds from Unifor
MIRI: Two churches here on Sunday (Dec 6) have received allocations from the state Unit for Other Religions (Unifor). Two cheques, totaling RM150,000, were presented to the churches by Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting. Borneo Evangelical Mission (BEM) Canada Hill church received RM50,000 while Holy Rosary Chapel, Kampung Piasau Utara received […]
Unifor hands over funds to churches
SRI AMAN: Three churches in Sri Aman here have received an allocation from the state Unit for Other Religions (Unifor). Assistant Minister of Community Wellbeing and Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis had presented the cheque to the respective churches. St Luke Church received RM300,000 while St Lawrence Church and Methodist Church at Jalan Paya […]
