Friendship Award for pastor

THE PASTOR-IN-CHARGE of Kampong Kapor Methodist Church, the Rev Dr Kang Ho Soon, has been presented with the Friendship Award by the Turkish Cultural Centre for his efforts in promoting inter-faith understanding and friendship.

The Manpower Minister, Mr Gan Kim Yong, who gave out the award at the centre’s 10^th Dialogue and Friendship Dinner on Sept 1, said Singaporeans must strive for harmony and respect each other’s traditions and be open-minded. He noted that the Turkish Cultural Centre has played an important role in increasing Singapore-Turkey ties.

The Rev Dr Kang said: “We should be concerned about each other and instead of creating hurt towards one another, we should be building bonds of love and friendship, compassion and care for each other. This is something we need to promote actively among the different religious groups.”