Minister launches National Unity fun run
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: A vibrant display of ethnic diversity unfolded today at the Kuching Waterfront as participants donned their traditional costumes and took part in the Unity Fun Run and Ride. With a total of 1,500 runners and riders taking part, the event embodied the theme of ‘Unity in Diversity’. The Ministry of National […]
Maintain unity to attain developed state status
KUCHING: The Dayak community must continue to unite in efforts to achieve unity and help Sarawak attain the status of a developed state by 2030, said Minister of Modernisation, Agriculture and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. At the same time, he stressed the importance of Dayak women empowering themselves in areas such […]
Sarawak applauded as model state of unity
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & GABRIEL LIHAN MUKAH: Sarawak continues to be recognised as the model state of unity owing to its people living in harmony and prosperity despite the diversity in backgrounds. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state has been receiving this recognition for many years up to […]
Standing steadfastly together in harmony
KUCHING: Regardless of the diversity in terms of religion, culture and custom, Sarawakians are able to live together harmoniously as one big family under one roof. President of Sarawak Human Development Organisation (PPIS) Manjeet Kaur Sidhu shared that Sarawakians share certain common traits that are difficult to find in other countries. “Sarawakians are gentle, kind-hearted […]
Pandemic brings about virtual communities, super-diversity
BY PROF DR MANSOR MOHD NOOR The Covid-19 pandemic has redefined world behaviour and culture which have given rise to a virtual global community, going beyond the scare level of the Y2K (the year 2000) at the beginning of this millennium. The global community is developing in our country and not just virtually as the […]
Walk the talk regarding ‘Keluarga Malaysia’
KUCHING: It is hoped that the government’s vision of ‘Keluarga Malaysia’ would not just be words but rather demonstrated through real action, with an emphasis on the advancement and progress of all the different ethnic communities of the nation as a whole. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa branch chairman Wilfred Yap hoped that […]
Deep-rooted contentious issues hamper national unity
KUCHING: Political observer Datuk Peter Minos has commended the new National Unity Policy, but pointed out that it will not be easy for national unity to be attained unless Malaysia is able to solve its racial and religious problems. He said these deep-rooted contentious issues had always been the bone to a truly harmonious and […]
National Unity Policy lauded
KUCHING: Fellow at Academy of Sciences Malaysia, Datuk Dr Madeline Berma has lauded the National Unity Policy just launched by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “This demonstrates the government’s concern for unity,” she told New Sarawak Tribuneyesterday. “It is hoped that this policy will not just remain as a document,” she said. She noted […]
Success of policy requires commitment
KUCHING: While the newly launched National Unity Policy is a good mechanism to consolidate and integrate diversity, its success will require seriousness, commitment, sincerity and strong political will, especially by those at the helm of power, said Datuk Seri Doris Brodie. The Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women chief said that in order to gauge the […]
Muhyiddin launches policy to consolidate unity
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today launched the National Unity Policy to ensure that Malaysia remains a strong nation with unity at its core. Muhyiddin said the policy based on the concept “Unity in Diversity” outlines continuous efforts to nurture, strengthen and preserve the unity of the people. The three main objectives […]
