Bishop lauds religious freedom in Sabah


Courtesy call: Musa receiving a book from Bishop Melter at the state assembly. — Bernama

KOTA KINABALU: Religious freedom is a reality in Sabah where non-Muslims practise their faiths without hindrance, says the Sabah Council of Churches (SCC).

Its president Bishop Melter Jiki Tais said non-Muslim religious groups in the state were fortunate as the state government gave them annual funds.

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