Unifor allocates over RM20mil for 86 projects
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) has allocated a sum of RM24.643mil to finance 86 projects under its Phase 1 grant distribution this year. Minister-in-charge Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said these projects included the construction, renovation, and upgrading of various houses of worship, multipurpose halls and other facilities. He said this after presenting […]
Lundu Buddhist Association building completes first phase of construction
LUNDU: The construction of the first phase of the Lundu Buddhist Association building has been completed and now fund is required for the construction of the second phase. In this regard, a brief visit was conducted by the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) led by its director, Richard Lon along with Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang […]
RM200 mil in grants via UNIFOR
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has distributed more than RM200 million in grants to non-Muslim organisations and houses of worship through the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR). Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said since the establishment of UNIFOR, giving assistance to recipients has been consistent as part of the government’s efforts to protect […]
RM255 million allocation since 2017
By Alexandra Lorna & Natasha Jee KUCHING: A total of RM255 million has been allocated to Unit For Other Religions (UNIFOR) by the state government since its formation in 2017, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said out of the total, RM215 million was allocated to build or repair houses […]
RM10mil allocation for new church in Sebauh District
BINTULU: Sebauh District will have a new church soon. As reported by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), the Sarawak government had approved an allocation of RM10mil for the construction of the church through the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor). Bishop Richard Ng said the estimated cost of the building, including other facilities such as […]
Unifor cheque for new Sebauh church
SEBAUH: Sarawak Agriculture Modernisation and Regional Development Minister and Kemena assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom yesterday handed over the first phase allocation amounting to RM5 million for the construction of the new Sebauh District Roman Catholic Church. The symbolic handover of the cheque from the Other Religious Affairs Unit (Unifor), Sarawak Premier’s Department […]
Don’t buang tuah, support Hasbi
LIMBANG: Incumbent Limbang MP Datuk Hasbi Habibollah’s track record of service and delivery of promises have not gone unnoticed in the state. An impressed Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said for this reason he deserved the people’s continued backing come the 15th General Election (GE15). In a press release today (July 4) he also […]
Keep harmony thriving in Sarawak
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has called for continued efforts to keep Sarawak a harmonious state. He said people in the state are very tolerant and respectful of each other despite differences in race and religion. “As we gather together here for the Hindu Cultural Night programme, not only are we […]
Extra RM400k each for 2 churches in Ulu Gedong
GEDONG: An additional allocation of RM400,000 each was approved through the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) for the construction of two churches in the Ulu Gedong area. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the initial funds of RM500,000 each for the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kampung Batu Pengasah and […]
Community leaders call on Lee
By Natasha Jee & Fasiha Khushiri A group of Chinese community leaders from Miri paid a courtesy call on Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex today. The delegates comprising 37 community leaders were led by Miri Temenggong Yong Uui Seng. When met by reporters at the DUN […]
