‘Unity key component in realising digital economy’
MIRI: Maintaining racial and religious unity remains a vital component in Sarawak’s pursuit towards digital economy.
In this regard, Piasau assemblyman Datuk Sebastian Ting hails the move by the state government in setting up a NonIslamic Affairs Unit to address issues faced by the non-Muslims in the state.
“This is the uniqueness of Sarawak – its people have inherited this good spirit from one generation to the next,” he said in his address during a visit to Gurdwara Sahib Miri yesterday.
Ting, who is also Sarawak United People’s Party ( SUPP) Piasau branch chairman, viewed the unit – renamed Unit for Other Religions ( Unifor) – as a designated platform for nonMuslim Sarawakians to highlight problems on religious matters.
“The Unifor is a special unit in that it also provides financial assistance meant for the centres of worship of the nonMuslims.”
Earlier, Ting presented financial contribution from Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to Gurdwara Sahib Miri, which was accepted by its president Gurmokh Singh.
The RM160,000 fund would be used for repair and maintenance works on the Sikh temple.
Gurmokh, on behalf of the temple’s committee, conveyed his thanks to the state government.
The presentation was witnessed by Councillor Aries Leong, Miri Indian Association president Councillor Karambir Singh, Miri Sikh Association president Narmal Singh, Gurdwara Sahib Miri committee secretary Harjeet Kaur and its treasurer Gurvir Singh.
This is the uniqueness of Sarawak – its people have inherited this good spirit from one generation to the next. Datuk Sebastian Ting, Piasau assemblyman