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Daily Express
04-08-2025
- General
- Daily Express
RM380k Ranau SIB church opens
Published on: Monday, August 04, 2025 Published on: Mon, Aug 04, 2025 By: Clarence Dol Text Size: RANAU: The congregations of the Sidang Injil Borneo (SIB) church Kg Miruru and surrounding areas breathed a sigh of relief following its completion. It was officially opened by SIB Sabah President Datuk Ir Jerry Dusing. It cost RM380,000 and was completed within a year. In his welcoming speech, Ranau Member of Parliament Datuk Jonathan Yasin thanked and congratulated all those involved directly and indirectly. He said because of their sacrifice of time, effort, prayers and perseverance, the church building was finally completed. 'We hope that congregations here can take full advantage of the church building that has been completed for spiritual development and also to increase faith among each other,' he said. Also present at the ceremony were PTA Jowie Paulus, Elders, Pastors, Deacons, officers and staff of the Ranau Parliamentary Office and SIB congregations in this area. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Kiulu Interfaith Harmony Committee proposed
Joniston handing solar panel lights to SIB churches in Kiulu and Pekan Nabalu. They were received by head of SIB Pekan Nabalu Area Penatua William Wong (front fifth right) and head of SIB Kiulu/Tamparuli Penatua Yumil Sounggin (front sixth right). KIULU (May 25): Kiulu assemblyman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai has proposed the creation of a Kiulu Interfaith Harmony Committee aimed at further preserving and strengthening the existing religious unity in the community. The committee, he said, should bring together respected elders and leaders from all major faiths in Kiulu, including Islam, Roman Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist and Sidang Injil Borneo. 'Its main purpose would be to maintain a high level of religious tolerance, mutual respect and cooperation among communities,' Joniston said during a solar panel handing ceremony to SIB churches here yesterday. 'Kiulu has long enjoyed peaceful coexistence among its diverse religious groups and this harmony must be protected. 'To ensure this harmony continues, we need a dedicated platform for dialogue and collaboration between all religious groups,' he added. Joniston, who is also Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, said the committee could also serve as a platform for engagement between local community and religious leaders. Joniston had also previously suggested organising an inclusive event involving all faiths, dubbed Kiulu Harmony Festival, as part of efforts to promote shared values and unity. He noted that rural areas like Kiulu often offer the best examples of how different religions can live together in mutual respect. 'This is part of our identity, and we should be proud of it. But we must also actively nurture it,' he added. Joniston said his commitment remains firm in supporting the physical development of places of worship as well as religious activities.
