Extremists not welcome in Sarawak — Kim Shin
MIRI: Extremists with an agenda to disrupt harmony and stability in Sarawak are not welcome in the state, said Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Lee Kim Shin.
We have no place for extremists here because we do not tolerate anybody trying to interrupt the peace and harmony that we have been upholding in the state all this while. Datuk Lee Kim Shin, Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture
He said the unity among Sarawakians will not be shaken, but instead continue to be strengthened through the bonds of peace.
“We have no place for extremists here because we do not tolerate anybody trying to interrupt the peace and harmony that we have been upholding in the state all this while.
“We should always treasure and cherish the religious harmony and unity in Sarawak because we are culturally diverse with a strong commitment and respect for other religions and cultures,” he said at the Miri Tua Pek Kong Temple Mid-Autumn Festival on Wednesday.
Leesaidbuildingaharmonious community involves more than just tolerance, but an affirmation of religious and cultural diversity.
“I would like to congratulate the temple for holding such an event because not only is it open to the public, where people from other races can join in to celebrate the festival, but this is also a way of attracting tourists to come to Miri, especially this temple being the oldest temple in Miri,” he said.
Lee also presented fi nancial aid from the Miri Chinese Charitable Trust Board to 14 students pursuing their studies at various tertiary institutions in Malaysia and also angpows to children.
Among those present were board chairman Temenggong Datuk Seri Lee Sie Tong, temple supervisor Tay Choon Wei, councilor Aries Leong, Sarawak United People’s Party Senadin publicity chief Eric Chin, and Penghulu Yong Vui Seng.