On Today Show
> Micheal Mering Jok, Secretary General SCRIPS – Sarawak's Christmas Paradox: Celebrating Diversity or Suppressing Religious Tunes?
> Nick Kelesau, Penan Activist – Stolen Harvests: The Penan's Plight as Deforestation and Climate Issues Threaten Livelihoods
> Rani Rasiah, PSM Migrant Desk coordinator – Government Accused of Fueling Migrant Quota Scandal: A Call for Urgent Reform
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Michael Mering Jok, Setiausaha Agung SCRIPS – Paradoks Krismas Sarawak: Meraikan Kepelbagaian atau Menindas Lagu-lagu Beragama?
> Nick Kelesau, Aktivis Penan – Hasil Tercuri: Penderitaan Penan dengan Ancaman Pembalakan dan Isu Perubahan Iklim terhadap Rezeki
> Rani Rasiah, Penyelaras Biro Migran PSM – Kerajaan Dituduh Menguatkan Skandal Kuota Migran: Seruan untuk Reformasi Segera
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Micheal Mering Jok, Secretary General SCRIPS
*Sarawak's Christmas Paradox: Celebrating Diversity or Suppressing Religious Tunes?*
SCRIPS (Society for rights of Indigenous people of Sarawak). Micheal Jok is a former priest in the Roman Catholic church.
Mike agreed with the chairman of the Association of Sarawak Churches (ACS) Datuk Danald Jute, to withdraw from the program "A Christmas Carol, Sarawak in Diversity". According to Danald Jute, ACS withdrew because the organizers TVS did not allow the song "O Holy Night" to be sung - on the grounds that "it was rejected due to the religious elements and also due to the protocol from LPF". According to Mike, how is the celebration to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Religious songs that rejoice to welcome Christ, are not allowed. This means that the organizers of the program want to show that the people of Sarawak are united in diversity. But the fact is that diversity is allowed/celebrated. It's just a gimmick. Mike said. Mike stressed that in accordance with MA63, there is no official religion in Sarawak, the position of all religions is equal. ACS's move is correct, so as not to set a bad precedent for the future. The program scheduled for 3 December 2023 will receive the Premier of Sarawak as the guest of honour.
