Thursday, December 20, 2007

THURSDAY-20TH DECEMBER 2007-Celebrations a way to

Celebrations a way to resolve misunderstandings
PENAMPANG:
As any other celebrations, Christmas is a platform for people from different culture, background and religion to unite, harmonize and resolve misunderstandings, especially over sensitive issues such as religion. President of Sabah Justice of Peace Council, Datuk Clarence Bongkos Malakun said this during a Christmas dinner at his residence, Polunggal Villa, in Kampung Limbanak here on Tuesday. He added that such gatherings are instrumental in strengthening goodwill and the existing bond between different races and religions in Sabah. Among guests who attended the event were Moyog Assemblymen, Philip Lasimbang, former Sports and Youth Minister, Datuk Conrad Mojuntin, MAJAPS Secretary, Datuk Lawrence Thien and KSS President, Marcel Leiking.