Piasau state assemblyman, Dato’ Sebastian ting believed that  Maintaining racial and religious unity remains a vital component in Sarawak’s pursuit towards digital economy.

He appreciates the move by the state government in setting up a Non-Islamic Affairs Unit to address issues faced by the non-Muslims in the state.

Sarawak, he added, is unique and sarawakians 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 was making the address at a visit to Gurdwara Sahib miri viewed the unit – renamed Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) – as a designated platform for non-Muslim 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 non-Muslims.”

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.

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