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The Star
3 days ago
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- The Star
Gawai Festival: A time to celebrate unity and harmony in Sarawak, says churches association
KUCHING: The Gawai celebration is an opportunity to foster and strengthen mutual understanding, respect and acceptance among Sarawakians, says the Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS). Its chairman, Datuk Danald Jute, said Sarawak's peace and harmony should not be taken for granted but continue to be preserved through hard work. "Hence, we encourage everyone to embrace and join in our unique tradition of 'ngabang' or open house so we can bolster and fortify our bonds of friendship," he said in his Gawai message on Saturday (May 31). Gawai is a harvest festival celebrated by Sarawak's Dayak community on June 1-2. Extending Gawai greetings to the Dayak community, Danald said Gawai was a thanksgiving celebration for the blessings and rich harvest of the past year. "Gawai also celebrates our rich and diverse cultures, which add colours to our nation as well as strength to our communities," he said. Danald also called for a meaningful celebration of Gawai and cautioned against overspending or overindulgence.
The Star
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Let's embrace and celebrate our diversity, S'wak churches say in extending Wesak Day greetings
KUCHING: Malaysians must learn to know and understand one another to celebrate their diversity with respect, honour and acceptance, says the Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS). Its chairman Datuk Danald Jute said Malaysians could not afford to speak or think ill of their neighbours who seem to be different. "As a multireligious, multiethnic and multicultural nation, we have no other option but to learn to appreciate, understand and accept each other," he said in his Wesak Day message on Monday (May 12). Danald extended greetings on behalf of ACS to Buddhists celebrating Wesak Day, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha. He noted that the Buddhist community is known for a commitment to living good lives based on the teachings of the Buddha, which emphasise the importance of peace, harmony, compassion, kindness, good works and wisdom. "We wish all our Buddhist friends a joyful and meaningful Wesak celebration and join them in working and praying for a more united, peaceful, harmonious and prosperous Malaysia," he said.
Borneo Post
11-05-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Learn from each other to uphold social harmony, church leader calls on fellow Sarawakians
Rt Revd Datuk Danald Jute KUCHING (May 11): KUCHING: Sarawakians must continue celebrating their diversity with respect, honour and acceptance, said Right-Reverend Datuk Danald Jute. The Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) chairman said Sarawakians must learn to understand each other by getting to know one another towards promoting social harmony. 'The Association of Churches in Sarawak extends our warmest greetings to all Buddhists as they celebrate Wesak, which commemorate the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha. 'The Buddhist community is known for their commitment to living a good life based on the teachings of the Buddha, which emphasise the importance of peace and harmony, compassion and kindness, good works and wisdom – the virtues and qualities that we very much need for a more peaceful, prosperous, harmonious and united nation,' he said in his Wesak Day message today. Danald said people could not afford to speak or think ill of their neighbours just because they seemed to be different from themselves. 'As a multi-religious, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural nation, we have no other option but to learn to appreciate, understand and accept each other,' he said. The ACS chairman added: 'We wish all our Buddhist friends a joyful and meaningful Wesak celebration, and join them in working and praying for a more united, peaceful, harmonious and prosperous Malaysia.'
Borneo Post
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Newly elected President of the Council of Churches Danald Jute urges Church to be 'prophetic, serve all'
Right Reverend Datuk Danald Jute KUCHING (May 4): The Right Reverend Datuk Danald Jute has called on the Church in Malaysia to be prophetic and to embody a spirit of service to the community. By 'prophetic,' Danald explained that the Church needs to speak out against injustice, advocate for ethical principles, and become a moral voice in society. 'As a community of faith and of hope, the church must stand and fight for fairness, equity, and justice for all, including challenging societal norms and speaking truth to power,' said Danald in a statement issued by the Kuching Bishop's Office, following his election as President of the Council of Churches in Malaysia (CCM). 'The church must advocate for the poor and marginalized, and at the same time demonstrate a commitment to love and reconciliation especially in multi-ethnic, multi-religious Malaysia,' said Danald who is also Anglican Church Bishop of Sarawak and Brunei Darussalam. 'Even in difficult circumstances, a prophetic church proclaims hope.' He was elected to lead the CCM for the 2025–2028 term, taking over from Co-Episcopa Philip Thomas of the Orthodox Syrian Church in Malaysia. The election took place during the CCM's 18th Triennial Assembly, held in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, from April 28 to May 1. During the triennial assembly themed 'One In Christ – Proclaiming Hope, Serving Communities' based on John 17: 21, Danald expressed his appreciation to the Assembly and especially to his fellow leaders for the trust in him to lead the CCM. He also said he was humbled by the appointment and reaffirmed his commitment to serving the wider Church and communities in Malaysia and beyond. Bishop Danald Jute church lead religion
Borneo Post
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Bishop Danald Jute elected president of Council of Churches of Malaysia for 2025-2028 term
Danald Jute KUCHING (May 3): Bishop of the Anglican Church in Sarawak and Brunei, the Right Reverend Datuk Danald Jute, has been elected president of the Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM) for the 2025–2028 term. The announcement was made via a Facebook post by the Anglican Diocesan Youth Council (ADYC), which expressed congratulations and support for Bishop Danald's new leadership role. 'We give thanks to God for your faithful leadership and pray for His continued wisdom and strength as you serve the Body of Christ in this new capacity,' the ADYC said in its congratulatory message. Citing Bible verses Colossians 3:17, the ADYC said: 'And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God, the Father through Him.' MORE TO COME Anglican Bishop church Danald Jute
