KUCHING, July 30 2026: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) is strengthening cooperation with the Christian community in Malaysia through an engagement session with the executive committee of the Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM) to strengthen interfaith harmony.
UNIFOR director Georgina Apphia Ngau said the session served as an important platform to strengthen existing relations through constructive dialogue, exchange of views and discussions on various matters of mutual interest.
The engagement session took place in conjunction with the CFM executive committee's official visit to the UNIFOR Complex here yesterday.
During the session, the CFM delegation was also briefed on the role and function of UNIFOR in supporting the development of houses of worship of other religions as well as missionary schools throughout Sarawak.
They were also brought to visit the UNIFOR complex to personally see the implementation of the interfaith cooperation model practiced in Sarawak, which is one of the main factors in maintaining peace, understanding and unity of the multi-racial and religious community in this state.
The visit also provided an opportunity for both parties to share views on efforts to strengthen understanding, mutual respect and cross-religious cooperation in order to preserve the harmony that forms Sarawak's identity.
The CFM delegation represented its three affiliated bodies, namely the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia (CBCM), the Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM) and the National Evangelical Christian Fellowship (NECF) led by CFM Chairman Reverend Dr Eu Hong Seng.
The delegation consisted of CFM vice chairmen Archbishop Julian Leow Beng Kim and Reverend Bishop Danald Jute, secretary Rita Sabrina Wong, assistant secretary Dr Khoo Kay Hup, honorary assistant treasurer Archbishop Dr Simon Poh, executive secretary Reverend Andy Chi Cheng Khee and several members of the CFM executive committee.
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