Thank you, Abang Johari
By Magdalene Rogers & Tania Matu KUCHING: People from walks of life, particularly the non-Muslims, welcome the announcement by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg that the state will be increasing its allocation for the Unit For Other Religions (UNIFOR) next year. During the UNIFOR’s appreciation ceremony in Sibu recently, the premier […]
Similar attention given to all schools
BY NURA VALENTIANA & JACINTHA JOLENE SIBURAN: No school in the state shall be disregarded by the Sarawak government; instead, support and similar attention will be given to all the schools whether it is a Chinese, missionary, or public school. Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that the government’s […]
RM100mln allocation for UNIFOR next year – Abang Johari
SIBU: The state government will double the allocation for the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) from this year’s RM50 million to RM100 million next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state is able to increase the allocation for UNIFOR following the growth in revenue it received this year. “By […]
Dr Sim’s visit boosts Sarikei supporters’ spirit
SARIKEI: Dr Sim Kui Hian’s presence in Sarikei conscience has boosted the spirit of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) supporters as the 15th general election (GE15) campaign enters its final week. The Deputy Premier and Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president visited the SUPP Repok service centre here, this morning (Nov 14). He arrived at the […]
Three religious bodies receive fund totalling RM38,400
SIBU: Three religious organisations here received a total fund of RM38,400 from Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR). Deputy premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian presented the fund to the organisations at Sibu Eng Ann Tua Pek Kong yesterday. The organisations were Che Kim Khor Moral Uplifting Society, Sibu Eng Ann Tua Pek Kong Temple […]
Fairness for all
By Nathaniel Yu SARAWAK is known as the land of unity where its people of different races and religions coexist in peace and harmony. The state is often referred to as a model state for unity and racial and religious harmony in Malaysia. To have freedom of religion is never an issue but this is […]
RM200k grant for St James Church’s new building
BAU: The Sarawak government, through the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor), gave a grant of RM200,000 to St James Catholic Church, Bitikie here. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Deputy Minister for Transport, Datuk Henry Harry Jinep handed over the cheque to the chairman of St James Bitikie, Prof Andrew Alek Tuen, […]
Grants totalling RM727,000 disbursed to 71 NGOs
MIRI: Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin on Sunday disbursed Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants totalling RM727,000 to 71 social, youth, sports, educational, religious and school’s Parent Teacher Associations (PTA). Lee, who is also Senadin assemblyman, also disbursed one Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) cheque to Miri Chinese Charitable Trust Board for its […]
State hands RM1m to get Christian centre going
MIRI: The state government has through the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) disbursed a grant of RM1 million for earth-filling works at the proposed Ecumenical Centre site here. The proposed centre will be built of a 5.8 acre site at the Miri By-pass beside the Pan Borneo highway. The cheque presentation was held on Monday […]
Trust GPS to reclaim Sarawak’s rights
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS)’s objective for the upcoming battle in the 15th general election (GE15) is plain and straightforward, says Eric Tay Tze Kok. The Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch Youth chief said the aim is to consolidate Sarawak’s parliamentary seats, and thus, reclaim Sarawak’s rights, including constitutional amendments. He said that […]