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Ban on Bahasa Malaysia Bible in Selangor unrealistic, says Christian group

Christians in Malaysia respond to further "desecration" of Bibles and a ban on the use of AlKitab for God, because it contains the word Allah.

08 December 2014

Society 'content' with release of Bibles in Sarawak

Thankful for the release of Malay and Iban Bibles seized from its premises early this year, the Bible Society of Malaysia (BSM) wants no repeat of the incident

21 November 2014

Abp Welby visits South East Asia and Myanmar

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, today returned from a five-day visit to fellow Anglican primates in the provinces of South East Asia and Myanmar. 

27 October 2014

Bible Society hopes new Selangor will help return seized Bibles

The Bible Society of Malaysia has said it hopes the new 

07 October 2014

Archbishop Lapok: "'Allah' ban akin to cultural genocide"

Christians banned from referring to God as 'Allah' feel they have been wronged by the Malaysian government 

06 October 2014

Great Gathering of Anglican Bishops in Newcastle

On the weekend September 12-15, Bishop Greg hosted 30 bishops and archbishops and their partners from East Asia

19 September 2014

Fundraisers' 24-hour endurance Singapore sea challenge for Seafarers’ charity

A group of 40 enthusiasts from the maritime and insurance community in the Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore have come together, to undertake a 24 hour endurance sea challenge

12 September 2014

"Evangelism, church planting, discipleship vital for church survival" - Bp Moon Hing

Seminar speakers highlight lay training as vital to Church growth

11 August 2014

50th anniversary celebration for Our Saviour's Church in West Malaysia

Our Saviour's Church in Salak, a rural part of the Diocese of West Malaysia, celebrated 50 years of ministry and service on Sunday.

04 August 2014

Bible Society Malaysia tells authorities: "Bibles not subversive"

The Bible Society of Malaysia (BSM) today hit out at the Selangor Islamic authorities for suggesting that the seized Bibles be disposed of, as the row over the holy books escalated.

23 June 2014