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This is a form of subtle prosecution that we must endure. Let us all stand as one. Let us all pray..."O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed: let not mine enemies triumph over me" (Psalm 25:2)

Dear Fr Cancelling Herald's permit for 2010, appears that this government which once declared -a "Caring Government" has pushed its limits. So we either go fully online, as in total dependence on the internet, which may exclude quite a number of faithful beyond the age of 65, yet it gives us the space to read and comment with much freedom! I say this because there are indications to suggest there there is an overall clamp down on websites and blogs which allow people to voice their opinions. As far as Herald is concerned, there should not be any interference on its website. Don't ever be hoodwinked that you can trust the courts for a favourable verdict. Not in the next two years at least. If there is, the time has come to seek outside help eg UN, Vatican. YES, it is time! Why? Because we have done no wrong and we have not lied. Besides, our faith instills "sin consciouness" in us. God Bless you for standing firm. Wish you PEACE and Joy for the coming Advent Season.

Catholics shouldn't give up. They should pray fervently and earnestly and leave it (the matter) in the Hands of the Lord. We Catholics are God-fearing and peaceful people. We never go on to the streets to demostrate violently or go burn down public properties, like some people do.By the way what happened from Sept 3 till Nov 2? Nothing was reported during these two months. It appears that the Licensing body under the Home Ministry is not being 'a gentleman'. After having given the approval for 2010 printing permit on Aug 5 to Herald and after having received Herald's RM800.00 renewal permit fee; why did they suddenly made a 'U -turn' and now said not giving the permit for 2010? Is this to show to the Catholic church 'to bow down to them?';that they are 'the boss' and that they can do anything and the church must submit to them or submit to their way or say? Like what Fr Lawrence said the Dept is a Licensing Body only for issuance of permits..why should they want to see the church banks statements.. on one hand and on the other hand trying to make Herald to write in for the refund of the RM800.00? This is illogic and it looks like every year Herald had to endure such troublesome and inconveniences just to have a printing permit that lasted for a year only. What is this Tan Sri Bernard Dompok doing about this issue? Is he aware of what's going on?I'm sure if Herald is not allowed to continue next year, the Christians in Sabah and Sarawak will not going to be happy and sit quitely anymore as the 'Allah' issue is still pending. They have been patient for a long time and many are now aware of whats happening to their 'faith'.They have been very patient, even when their 15,100 Bahasa Bibles are confisicated by the Immigration Dept.They might voice their frustration in the soon to come Sarawak State elections or in the not far away General Election 13. For sure they are peace loving people, they prefer to be silent but their votes count alot.Even in Herald the word 'Allah' is NOT used in the Bahasa Malaysia section for quite sometime now. Instead Herald is using 'Tuhan'. So why is the Home Ministry making such a fuss when it comes to the yearly permit? Herald is only sold in churches, not sold to the public.Why is the government putting so much unneccessary pressure to the local Church? Datuk Micheal Chong said that the Deputy Home Ministry had overturned the revoke of the permit? Why didn't Datuk Chong get the Home Minister himself to comment, why his deputy? Afterall he is one of the special officer to the home Minister himself. By the way I heard that there will be a meeting in Putrajaya today (Nov 13). Hopefully a positive decision could be made that favours Herald.May all Christians pray for God's intervention and help. Amen