By Wilfred Pilo
KUCHING, Oct 30: The newly completed Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) Complex has officially received its occupation permit (OP) and is ready for use.
Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng presented the OP to Unifor chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas during a ceremony at the complex on Jalan Ong Tiang Swee today.
Uggah, who is also Deputy Premier, commended the contractor for completing the RM73 million project in two years instead of the projected four.
“This building stands as a symbol of unity and pride for all non-Islamic religious groups in Sarawak and is a testament to Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) inclusivity policy. We are immensely proud of this achievement,” he stated.
Looking ahead, Uggah expressed hope that the complex will be fully utilised to foster unity among the region’s diverse communities, as Sarawak strives to become a high-income, advanced region by 2030.
“This beautiful building is our headquarters, and it’s part of our duty to ensure it is well-maintained,” he added.
The ceremony also witnessed the handover of the complex’s keys by Hong Seng 2 Construction (Em) Sdn Bhd director Dato Tan Jit Kee to Unifor director Datuk Georgina Apphia Ngau.
Occupying a three-acre site, construction of the Unifor Complex began in 2021. This landmark facility aims to foster unity among Sarawak’s religious communities, celebrate their faith, and support various income-generating activities.
The 10-storey complex boasts a green building design, a nine-storey office tower, a conference hall with a 1,000-person capacity (expandable to 1,200), and 285 parking spaces.
The complex is targeting full occupancy by 2025, pending renovation works by tenants, ncluding other charitable trust offices.
The ceremony was attended by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, Deputy Minister of Telecommunication Datuk Liwan Lagang, and Deputy Minister of Public Health and Housing Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. — DayakDaily
