Crucial to maintain solidarity towards prosperous Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawakians of different faiths are urged to strive even more to maintain the peace and harmony in the state. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, it is critical to maintain the current state of peace and harmony among the people so that everyone may work together to achieve a peaceful […]
Buddhists to mark Wesak Day tomorrow
KUCHING: After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia Buddhist Association Sarawak Branch (MBASB) will hold a Wesak Day celebration at their Main Temple in Jalan Tun Abdul Razak here on Sunday in collaboration with the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) and UNIFOR Charitable Trust. Coincidentally, this year marks the 60th year since […]
Uggah guest of honour at Wesak Day celebration
KUCHING: Wesak Day will be celebrated at the Sarawak Buddhist Association Main Temple along Jalan Tun Abdul Razak here on Sunday (May 15). It is being organised by the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) in collaboration with Sarawak Unit For Other Religions Charitable Trust and Malaysia Buddhist Association Sarawak Branch (MBASB). Among those invited is […]
Christians now able to celebrate Holy Week in churches
KUCHING: Christians are now able to celebrate the coming Holy Week in churches since the transition to the endemic phase on April 1. Catholic Archbishop Simon Poh said the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) had acknowledged the high compliance of churches and houses of worship throughout the pandemic period. “All churches are committed to complying […]
Unifor plans more chapels in medical facilities statewide
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) plans to build more chapels in medical facilities throughout Sarawak. According to Unifor director Richard Lom, Unifor was still discussing with medical facilities, including hospitals. “We will approach each place and explain our intention together with some discussions so that there is no conflict later. “I cannot […]
Unifor to continue with help
SIBU: The Unit For Other Religions (Unifor) will continue to give its commitment to reach out to churches, temples and shrines in the state. Its director Richard Lon said, this is because some of the houses of worship still do not know the role of Unifor towards non-Muslim religious institutions and what it can offer. […]
17 Miri temples’ committee bodies meet up with Unifor
MIRI: Seventeen Miri temples’ committee bodies have met up with the Religious Groups Affairs’ Unit (Unifor) officiated by Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin here on Sunday. According to a press statement, the meeting was to finalise the regulations pertaining to fund allocations as well as land applications for the construction or renovation […]
Only one day for CNY gatherings; limited to family
KUCHING: The Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration in Sarawak which falls on Feb 1 this year is again only allowed on the first day and limited to immediate family members only. The standard operating procedure (SOP) is almost similar to the one laid down by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) last year. The SOP […]
SDMC approves CNY SOPs
KUCHING: The Unit For Other Religions’ (UNIFOR) standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the coming Chinese New Year celebration have been approved by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). SDMC said yesterday (Jan 13) that the guidelines were available at its website: https://sarawakdisastermc.com. On the increased number of flights from Malaya and Sabah, the SDMC had […]
Miri Sikh Temple to be ready for Vaisakhi celebration
MIRI: The upgrading works for the Miri Gurdwara Sahib Sikh Temple at Jalan Kubu here is expected to be completed in early April this year in time for the Vaisakhi celebration. Project director cum treasurer Gurvir Singh Sandhu disclosed this when met on Wednesday morning after accompanying Assistant Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing […]
