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 religions other than Islam, and it sets an example for others.
“Through UNIFOR, the Sarawak government has set aside special funds for needs such as providing land and building houses of worship, as well as upgrading facilities,” he said during Wesak Day celebration organised by the Miri Buddhist Association yesterday.
The Senadin assemblyman added that the people in the state could live together in harmony despite being made up of various ethnicities, religions, and cultures.
“We want to ensure that this way of life, which is full of goodwill and unity, is strengthened forever,” he said.
During the event, donations were presented to six charitable organisations by the Miri Buddhist Association, namely the Miri Red Crescent Dialysis Centre, Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society, Palliative Care, Miri Tzu Chi, Batu Niah Community-based Rehabilitation Centre (PDK), and Miri Life Care Society.
Lee also announced a grant of RM30,000 to the Miri Buddhist Association for the implementation of Buddhist education classes and the organisation’s annual activities.
Also present were Pujut assemblyman and mayor of Miri Adam Yii Siew Sang and chairman of the Miri Buddhist Association Mok Chuang Yong.
