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Day of prayer planned for Karen minority

The religious rights group Christian Solidarity Worldwide plans a global day of prayer for the Karen minority in Myanmar after a visit to Thai refugee camps produced “harrowing and shocking” accounts of persecution.

Malaysia’s decades-old Christian ‘Allah’ issue

The issue of Christians not being allowed to use “Allah” goes back to the 1980s when the authorities ring-fenced a list of Arabic terms first on national security grounds then later in order to prevent confusion among Muslims.

Malaysian Church fights for domestic workers

The Church is pushing for a minimum wage, legal protection of rights and a day off each week when they can leave their place of work, said Joachim Francis Xavier, chairperson of the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerants (EMI).

Wan Azizah tells Zul to move on

PKR president Datin Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has told independent MP Zulkifli Noordin to move on from the episode of his sacking and stop harping on the matter.

Archbishop accepts apology, not suing Al-Islam

Archbishop Tan Sri Murphy Pakiam today accepted the public apology by the Al-Islam magazine for a May 2009 special report and said no legal action will be taken against them.

Stepping forward to be of service to the public

They are young, smart and highly opinionated; pretty typical of young corporate climbers anywhere in the country. But these seven people have given up, or are putting on hold, promising careers in the private sector for public service in Selangor.

Catholic Church demands apology from Al-Islam

The Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur, Tan Sri Murphy Pakiam, today said the Catholic Church would not pursue legal action against Al-Islam magazine and its reporters who had desecrated a ritual sacred to the Catholic community if it was offered a public apology.

Mum seeks info on abducted daughter

The last 48 days have been harrowing for the mother of 19-month-old Daanya Hana Leanora who claims she has been abducted by her enstranged husband.

Colours of cassocks and altar cloths

I have never seen the green cassock or any effort to coordinate the server’s vesture with the liturgical season. Either this is an established custom in the area or some new initiative.

Help restore temple, Terengganu government urged

The MCA today urged the Terengganu government to extend immediate assistance for the restoration of the 200-year-old Ho Ann Kiong temple here, which was ravaged in a fire on Feb 22.

Caritas aims to make help hotline 24-hours

Caritas Macau is raising funds to extend its help hotline to a 24-hour service for the elderly, physically or mentally disabled and chronically ill.

Global News

Shooter of pro-life activist does not feel bad about murders

The man accused of shooting and killing a pro-life advocate and a local business man in Michigan took the stand in his trial on Tuesday, saying he does not feel bad about the murders but believes he deserves punishment.

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Youth

Catholic youths launch chastity campaign

A Catholic youth group in Jakarta archdiocese has launched a nine-month-long campaign to stress the importance of chastity to other young people.

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Malaysia News

Married life blues: Women settle down late, choose younger men

Get married and have babies. This advice to Malaysians was given by the National Population and Family Development Board to arrest the continuing decline in the fertility rate of the country.

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