Archbishop Simon Poh

The Sarawak government has conferred the Darjah Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak (PSBS) award to Kuching Archbishop Simon Poh, which carries the title of ‘dato.”

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia called on the faithful to always celebrate unity and friendship as the country celebrates National Day and Malaysia Day.

Archbishop Simon Poh's call to "bring love to society" and avoid contributing to global conflicts was delivered during the Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Christian Ecumenical Center in Jalan Stampin, as part of the Sarawak Day celebrations.

"It was a time of fellowship, friendship, and building up of mutual understanding and respect for each other," Archbishop Simon Poh explained.

“The focus of both celebrations is different. CNY is about Thanksgiving and family reunions, while Lent calls us to the discipline of fasting, abstinence, sacrifice, prayer, and almsgiving,” Archbishop Simon Poh said.

“God wants to send us forth as Christ’s ambassadors for peace, hope, and goodwill,” Archbishop Poh, said.