KUCHING, Oct 10: Sarawak must strengthen institutional support for religious harmony and ensure continuous engagement between the government and religious communities to preserve the State’s unity and not just depend solely on individuals or specific events, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Speaking at the Interfaith Thanksgiving Ceremony held in conjunction with the 80th birthday celebration of the Yang Di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, he said this is why the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) is important as a platform that continuously connects the government with other religious communities.
“Unifor’s role is not limited to managing assistance, administration or programmes. More importantly, Unifor builds trust, creates opportunities for communication and ensures that the government and religious communities can continue to engage openly.
