SIBU – The Other Religions Affairs Unit (UNIFOR) launched its Central Zone Mobile Office Programme in Sibu on 23 February 2026, aiming to make services more accessible for houses of worship seeking financial assistance and management support. The event took place at RH Hotel, beginning at 9.00 am.
The initiative is designed to streamline applications through the Other Religions Service Management System (ORSEM), a digital platform introduced by the Sarawak Government to modernise service delivery.
The programme was carried out in collaboration with Sarawak Information Systems (SAINS) and the Sarawak State Service Digitalisation Unit (SCSDU), reflecting the state’s wider push towards digitalisation.
Applicants are required to have a SarawakPass and Corporate ID to access ORSEM. For houses of worship that have yet to meet these requirements, UNIFOR will continue to organise Mobile Office sessions to assist with registration and applications.
Those already equipped with a Corporate ID can submit funding requests directly through the system, provided all supporting documents are complete.
During the programme, UNIFOR set up ORSEM kiosks and service counters to provide advisory support and hands-on guidance.
Services offered included assistance with fund applications, status checks, registration of new worship profiles, updating existing records, and guidance on using the ORSEM platform.
Advisory services also covered project progress reporting and implementation matters, ensuring that houses of worship receive comprehensive support.
The Mobile Office Programme reflects UNIFOR’s commitment to improving efficiency and accessibility for religious institutions across Sarawak.
By offering direct engagement with staff, the initiative ensures that applicants can resolve issues quickly and receive tailored advice.
UNIFOR’s approach highlights the importance of digital readiness in accessing government services. With Sarawak’s ongoing digitalisation agenda, programmes like this are expected to play a crucial role in bridging gaps and ensuring that all communities benefit from streamlined processes.
The event in Sibu demonstrated UNIFOR’s dedication to customer-friendly service delivery, reinforcing its role as a key facilitator for houses of worship in managing financial and administrative needs.
