Tag: Malaysia

Malaysia court strikes down ban on Christians using the word "Allah"

Christians in Malaysia, who make up only 9% of the population, have historically used the word "Allah" to refer to God.

Court acquitted alleged kidnapper of Malaysian pastor

The Magistrate's Court acquitted and freed a former Uber driver, who was accused of abducting Malaysian Pastor Raymond Koh.

Malaysian Pastor Raymond Koh still missing four years after abduction

In January, Malaysia’s Ministry of Home Affairs said that the task force needed more time to prepare its report.

Five Christians baptised in Malaysia

Despite persecution and the present inundations that caused a catastrophe in Malaysia, five people converted to Christianity.

Malaysia: Evangelisation in Catholic schools, in partnership with the government

"The Church has intensified her ministry in the field of education as an important means of evangelization."

Malaysian MP refuses to apologise for calling the Bible "false" and "corrupted"

In Malaysia, Christians make up merely nine per cent of the population; converting a Christian to Islam is a punishable offence

Pastor's wife still missing in Malaysia

The latest investigation into the couple’s case was held by Human Rights Commission of Malaysia on the 24th of August.

Public inquiry into disappeared Christian couple will resume

The inquiry had started in February but was suspended in mid-March after two commissioners tested positive for COVID-19.

Churches in Malaysia banned from using ‘Allah’

Christians have been using the word “Allah” as early as the fifth century B.C.

Malaysia and Indonesia added to USCIRF special watch list

Christians are threatened constantly and reported that they feel increasing strain and social hostility.