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 […]
Support Unifor, PSB Youth urged
KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) has been told that instead of questioning the proposed Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) Complex, they should be championing and supporting the unit. The Women’s chief of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kho Teck Wan said Sarawak was the first in Malaysia to have such a unit and the Unifor […]
Abdul Karim slams PSB
UNIFOR COMPLEX KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has chastised Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) Youth for questioning the rationale behind RM70 million being granted for the construction of the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) Complex. He emphasised that the Unifor Complex is a reflection of the state government’s tolerance and […]
Cost of Unifor Complex befits its sanctity
KUCHING: The RM70 million cost for the soon-to-be constructed Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) Complex befits the sanctity and function of Unifor, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) information chief Datuk Idris Buang. He said that this took into account the need to give due respect and dignity to all concerned from the various religions […]
Complex reflects CM’s inclusive policy
KUCHING: The soon-to-be constructed Unit For Other Religions (Unifor) complex at Ong Tiang Swee Road here is a reflection of the inclusive policy of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. The minister in charge of Unifor, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said not only had the state government provided the 1.2 hectare site, […]
Yes, Sarawak can show the way
KUCHING: During her visit to Sarawak recently, National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique was all praise for the state’s Unit For Other Religions (Unifor). During a courtesy call on Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also the minister in charge of Unifor, at his office, she said, “We’ve learnt and […]
‘Everyone is a frontliner’
KUCHING: Frontliners have been given due recognition in appreciation of the excellent work and sacrifices rendered in battling the Covid-19 pandemic. A ‘Thank you’ banner was unveiled by the St Thomas Anglican Church yesterday, in showing their appreciation for the federal and state governments as well as the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and all […]
All praise for Unifor
KUCHING: National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique is all praise for the Unit For Other Religions (Unifor). She said the body which is unique to Sarawak and which promotes co-operation, understanding, tolerance, acceptance and mutual respect between Islam and various other religions in the state was a very practical and important organisation. She said […]
RM115 million allocations for projects
KUCHING: Unit For Other Religions (Unifor) has received allocations amounting to RM115 million which had enabled it to implement 520 projects since 2016. Its director Richard Lon disclosed this when briefing National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique at the office of Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah here yesterday. Halimah was present to […]
Salvation Army receives RM4 mln
KUCHING: The state government, through the Unit For Other Religions (Unifor), has given a RM4 million grant to the Salvation Army. The grant is for the construction of the welfare body’s new home. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas presented a cheque to the Salvation Army regional officer for Malaysia, Major Francis Ng, […]
