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Primate questions Malaysia Prime Minister's silence on seized Bibles

Archbishop Lapok: “The prime minister’s inaction may be politically smart. But is it morally right?” he said.

23 June 2014

A generation of Malaysians have lost their trust in Putrajaya, says Anglican bishop

Malaysia is "losing a generation" that no longer trusts the government, authorities and even each other, given the current trend of religious extremism, says Anglican Bishop Datuk Ng Moon Hing.

10 June 2014

Mission to Seafarers Singapore celebrates 90 years of dedicated care

This year The Mission to Seafarers (MtS) Singapore branch is celebrating its 90th anniversary

21 May 2014

Anglican Bishop takes over as Bible Society president

Bishop of West Malaysia Datuk Ng Moon Hing was today elected as the new president of the Bible Society of Malaysia.

12 May 2014

Malaysia Anglican church holds prayer service for MH370

The oldest Anglican church in Malaysia recently held a special service to pray for the families and victims of flight MH 370

11 April 2014

WCC supports efforts to re-establish Malaysia's multi-faith values

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has expressed its support for an appeal against a Malaysian court’s decision in October 2013 forbidding the use of the word “Allah” by non-Muslims.

28 February 2014

Abp Lapok: Political consistency needed to end 'Allah' impasse

The Primate of the Church of the Province South East Asia has criticised government leaders for not upholding a "godly, fair and just" governance.

06 February 2014

Secretary General comments on Malaysia court decision

Secretary General comments on Malaysia court decision

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion has spoken up in support of Anglicans and other Christians in Malaysia who have been told they may no longer use the word ‘Allah’ to describe God

28 October 2013

Abp Lapok: "'Allah' ruling utterly irresponsible, demeaning"

The Primate of the Church of the Province of South East Asia said churches will defy a court ruling that only Muslims can use 'Allah' for God.

16 October 2013

Charity concert to raise funds for mentally ill patients

The Singapore Anglican Community Services (SACS) is organising its first charity concert to raise funds for its psychiatric rehabilitation and support services.

19 August 2013