Najib being greeted upon arrival at Bunan Gega.
SERIAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today (Apr 28) announced an allocation of RM2 million for the rebuilding of St Jude’s Church in Bunan Gega.
He explained RM1 million will come from the federal government while the state government will come up with the other RM1 million.
He said this decision came following requests made by the people in the village. Barisan Nasional candidate for Kedup, Martin Ben hails from the village.
He also mentioned that the allocation was made in keeping with the principle of ensuring religious freedom in Malaysia.
Najib, who is also BN chairman, was in Bunan Gega for a meet-the-people session. Also present was Human Resources Minister and Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot.
St Jude Bunan is the Roman Catholic parish administering over 40 villages in the area. The current building was built almost 50 years ago.