More than 200 gather at rural Sabah chapel for Good Friday mass


KOTA KINABALU: Hidden among rows of oil palm trees in Sungai Manila, Sandakan, a small rural chapel drew more than 200 Catholics on Friday (April 18) for a moving Good Friday mass steeped in tradition and quiet resilience.

Located some 30km from Sandakan town, the chapel — built decades ago by local estate workers and farming families — was filled with villagers, returning families, and nearby residents marking one of the most sacred dates in the Christian calendar.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
 Good Friday , Rural , Chapel , Sandakan , Sungai Manila

Next In Nation

Azam Baki files defamation suit against news agency
Anwar hosts reception for Singapore PM Wong, discusses efforts to strengthen ties
Selangor Sultan receives RM11.47mil in business tithe contributions
Over 1,000 displaced as floods worsen in Sabah’s north, Pitas emerges as worst-hit
'Don't shoot the messenger', says Nurul Izzah in urging authorities to probe allegations into MACC chief's alleged shareholdings
Anwar holds talks with Singapore PM Lawrence Wong
ROS refutes allegations of power abuse by MIPP
Cops on the hunt for duo who broke into Sitiawan mosque, stole from donation boxes
116 Bazaar Ramadan Rahmah to be held this year, says Fuziah
Malaysia looks forward to close cooperation with new Bangladesh leadership, says Anwar

Others Also Read