KUCHING: Blessed Sacrament Church, BDC here has received a grant from the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) to support upgrading works at its church building.
The cheque was handed over to the Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson Pauline Lim by Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap, today.
Yap said he was pleased to see the church’s application successfully receive support from the Sarawak Government, which reflected the State’s commitment to supporting and maintaining places of worship across communities.
“I am pleased to be able to hand over this UNIFOR grant to the Parish Council of Blessed Sacrament Church BDC today. I had earlier supported the church’s application because I believe that our places of worship play an important role not only in spiritual life, but also in bringing communities together,” he said in a press statement.
He said upgrading places of worship was part of Sarawak’s broader commitment to strengthening community infrastructure and ensuring no community was left behind.
“This is what a Sarawak First approach is about — listening to the needs of our communities and working together to find practical solutions. Regardless of race or religion, every community deserves the opportunity to have safe, functional and conducive facilities,” he said.
Yap also expressed his appreciation to the Sarawak Government and UNIFOR for their continued assistance to places of worship throughout the State.
He congratulated the Parish Council and members of Blessed Sacrament Church BDC, and wished them success in carrying out the upgrading works.
“I hope this grant will help the church carry out the necessary improvements and provide a better environment for parishioners and the wider community for many years to come,” he said.
He reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with community and religious organisations in Kota Sentosa to facilitate assistance and development opportunities for the benefit of all.
