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04/08/2023

Feeding 3,000 homeless and hungry every week: The Assembly Soup Kitchen is a testament to God’s love for all amidst Covid-19

Malaysia's first lockdown in March 2020 severely affected daily wage earners. Selangor's refugee community was among those impacted. Seeing this need, a couple in Subang Jaya, Selangor, decided they couldn't sit by and watch children and families…

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27/07/2023

Visit or volunteer on board the newest OM ship, Doulos Hope, for an immersive and intercultural experience

The Doulos Hope (newest addition to OM Ships) will be docking at various ports throughout Malaysia, offering visitors a chance to explore one of the world’s largest book fairs and meet its international crew. From 1-8 August 2023, the…

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16/06/2023

A champion of people: Heidy Quah, refugee rights advocate and activist, on faith, work and finding herself again

“How I came to know Christ was really a handpicked moment by God,” Heidy Quah said. The 28-year-old Malaysian is the founder and executive director of Refuge for the Refugees (RFTR), an NGO involved in advocacy, education, healthcare…

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28/04/2023

Helping Malaysians face cancer without fear: Dr Jason Chin on his journey in public health, living faithfully and leaving a lasting impact

“Never forget that you are a Christian first,” a senior doctor advised Dr Jason Chin in his fledgling years as a medical professional. These words continue to resonate with him today and have guided him in his daily…

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20/04/2023

“God is in the business of restoring lives and societies”- Grace Sim, pharmacist and founder of wellness social enterprise Morlivly

“I’ve always had a passion for health and social justice,” Grace Sim says. A registered pharmacist, Grace founded Morlivly, pronounced more-lively, in 2022, a Malaysia-based wellness brand producing organic teas (GMP-certified by the Ministry of Health) handcrafted by…

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31/03/2023

Join singer Victor Wong at 30-Hour Famine 2023 to experience empathy through hunger

World Vision Malaysia has officially launched its 30-Hour Famine 2023 campaign, naming Victor Wong, the overseas-based Malaysian singer-songwriter as its 30-Hour Famine Ambassador. Victor has been actively involved in humanitarian work for many years and is a strong…

People

23/03/2023

“A game that celebrates our Malaysian identity while fostering curiosity across cultures” – Trixie Hanlon, co-creator of The Lepak Game tells us why meaningful conversations matter in God’s eyes

“Games work like magic when it comes to breaking down walls,” Trixie Hanlon (née Khor) says. The business owner and homeschooling mother of three squeezed an hour into her busy schedule to chat with Faithour about her mission…

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08/03/2023

This International Women’s Day, learn what girls and women are fighting for

In Malaysia, girls and women have made significant strides in achieving basic rights and freedoms, including access to education, healthcare, employment, and legal protection. However, despite these gains, there are still many battles that Malaysia's women face today. …

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18/01/2023

“I hope I have been able to help the people I serve”: The Salvation Army’s Joon Moi Jones reflects on three decades of serving children and the elderly

In 1962, Joon Moi was just a few days old when she was brought to the Nursery Section of The Salvation Army Kuching Children’s Home in Sarawak. Her young mother could not manage a newborn. “So, I spent…

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04/01/2023

5 areas to pray for Malaysia in 2023

2022 was a roller-coaster ride for Malaysia as a country, from weathering the impacts of a pandemic to an unprecedented unity government. It has been a great year for some, but a challenging year for more. We must…

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