Call to maintain spirit of unity, harmony
BINTULU: Maintain the spirit of unity and harmony in the multi-racial and religious community in this state. This was pointed out by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas at the inauguration ceremony of the new building of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Bintulu, yesterday. Uggah, who was represented by the Director of the […]
Sarawak to host Pemadam TGM
KUCHING: Sarawak has offered to host this year’s Malaysia Drugs Prevention Association (Pemadam) national Triennial General Meeting (TGM), which is to be held soon with delegates from all over the country converging here for the first time ever. Pemadam Sarawak chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the state is delighted to be the […]
Rukun Negara will unite M’sians, instil patriotism: Aaron
KUCHING: The recitation of Rukun Negara in official events will instil patriotism and sow unity among Malaysians, said National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. “The concept of Rukun Negara not only needs to be read and heard in the pledge but also needs to be implemented by the ruling government by emphasising the elements […]
Unifor hands assistance to four Catholic schools
MIRI: Four Catholic schools here received RM472,440 in financial assistance from the Sarawak government through the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) under last year’s allocations. The cheques were presented by state Minister of Transport Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin to Bishop Richard Ng on today. The schools are Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Good Shepherd Marudi Baram […]
Sarawak practices moderate governance
KUCHING: The Sarawak government emphasises the importance of moderation in administering the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is reflected in the state’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. “In the PCDS 2030, there are three important strategic pillars namely Economic Prosperity, Social Inclusivity and Environmental Sustainability. “When Sarawak […]
Wealth sharing will continue, assures Abang Jo
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will continue to share its wealth and provide assistance to its people regardless of race and religion. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said part of the state’s nearly RM12 billion revenue received for the year 2022 will go to Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR). “You pray to […]
UNIFOR grants for seven missionary schools
KUCHING: Seven missionary schools in Sarawak received government fund assistance from the Other Religious Affairs Unit (UNIFOR) amounting to RM 826,770. The said fund was handed over by Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) Minister Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom here at the Sarawak Agriculture Office, Wisma Sanyan Sibu yesterday (17 Feb). According to […]
UNIFOR extends role to restore traditional graveyards
SIBU: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) has expanded its role to help in restoring traditional graves in rural areas, said Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (MFICORD) said most of these traditional graves are in an unmanaged and frightening state, especially the Iban community’s traditional […]
Civil servants must be ready for transfers
BINTULU: All civil servants must be ready to move to different districts, ministries and even local councils, said Datuk Jack Aman Laut. The Unit For Other Religions (UNIFOR) director said that a transfer or change in departments and roles provides experience and a new learning curve for every civil servant. According to him, change in […]
RM3.7 mln grants for RC mission schools in Kuching, Serian districts
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated grants of RM3.7 million to help 32 Roman Catholic (RC) mission schools in the Kuching and Serian districts. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil, who is the advisor to the Mission Authority, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kuching, said the grants disbursed through […]