This year’s Wesak Day is indeed special
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: This year’s Wesak Day is the first since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sarawak Buddhist Association yesterday played host to people from all walks of life who gathered to pay their respects and honour the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Many Buddhists presented offerings such […]
UNIFOR reflects state’s commitment to empower all religions
MIRI: The establishment of the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) demonstrates the Sarawak government’s commitment to empowering all religions in the state. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin pointed out that UNIFOR played a role in safeguarding the interests and welfare of other religious institutions. “Sarawak is the only state that allocates funds to […]
Anwar conveys Wesak Day Greetings to Buddhists
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wished the Buddhists in the country a Happy Wesak Day. In a post on his Facebook today, Anwar said Wesak Day is a big day for the Buddhists to commemorate three important events in the life of Gautama Buddha, namely his birth, enlightenment and death. “Buddhists believe […]
Special prayers for Wesak Day, Teachers’ Day
MUKAH: The Mukah Buddhist Association (PBM) held a special prayer ceremony at SJKC Chong Boon here in conjunction with Wesak Day and Teachers’ Day. PBM chairman Ho Kian Eong said they were pleased to have been given the opportunity to play a part in the celebration. “The Mukah District Education Office, through SJKC Chong Boon, […]
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 […]
Iconic white cat statue gets ready for Wesak Day
BY JASMINE BADUN KUCHING: The compound of the iconic white cat statue in Jalan Padungan here has been decorated with lighting and water lilies to welcome the Wesak Day festival this coming Sunday (May 15). The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) Trust, a private trust independent of Unifor, sponsored the decorations. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri […]
Be more aware of fire risks
BY GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said there is more to fire safety than just having having fire extinguishers at home. People must not only take safety precautions but also have the necessary knowledge on handling fires, he said. “For instance, when celebrating Hari Raya, the public must be […]
CM, wife wish Buddhists Happy Wesak Day
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datuk Amar Juma’aini Tun Tuanku Bujang wish celebrants a Happy Wesak Day today (May 26). Wesak Day or Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha who founded Buddhism. The day is usually celebrated in May or early June during the […]
