Sarawak to follow federal decision
ENTRY RESTRICTION BY TANIA LAM & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak will follow the federal government’s decision in barring long-term pass holders from India, Indonesia and the Philippines from entering Malaysia, with this new restriction starting on September 7. “We are part of Malaysia, so we are going to follow,” said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk […]
Unifor disburses RM38.747m funds
BY TANIA LAM & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) today disbursed a total of RM38.747 million in the first phase of its financial assistance for this year. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas presented the cheques to 52 elected representatives who will then disburse the funds to recipients […]
RM1.4 mln for six worship places
SIMANGGANG: The Unit For Other Religions (Unifor) has approved a total allocation of RM1.4 million for the benefit of six worship places here. St Lawrence’s Church, Sabu received RM200,000; St Luke’s Church, Sri Aman RM300,000; Tua Pek Kong (Caiyun)RM300,000; Roman Catholic (Queen Lady Of Peace) RM100,000; Methodist Church (Shi En) RM200,000 and Pertubuhan Meninggikan Akhlak […]
CM assures associations of government help
MIRI: The Sarawak government is always ready to help associations from various races in an effort to further strengthen inter racial and religious harmony, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said this was manifested by the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) which was established by the state government to look after […]
Special Council on MA63 suffices
KUCHING: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) said the Special Council on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is sufficient to monitor the review implementation of the agreement and efforts to restore the rights of Sarawakians. Its chief executive Datuk Aloysius Dris said the discussion on MA63 should be left to the special council instead of establishing another parliamentary-level […]
‘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 […]
Unifor deserves own building
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) deserves a building befitting its status and sanctity, said Sri Maha Mariamman Temple president Shankar Ram Asani. “Unifor is unique, should have its own building and funds to allow for those who practise other religions to have their religious functions and events conducted with dignity. “There is nothing […]
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 […]
