UCA News https://www.ucanews.com/ UCA News From malaysia Stories en-us support@ucanews.com Copyright 2024 From the brink of suicide, Malaysian walks to the shore of faith https://www.ucanews.com/news/from-the-brink-of-suicide-malaysian-walks-to-the-shore-of-faith/104553 UCA104553 Francis Ahleong says he felt at peace when he started attending the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) in 2023 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:48:00 +0700 Malaysian boycotts move on from Israeli dates to Chinese socks https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-boycotts-move-on-from-israeli-dates-to-chinese-socks/104501 UCA104501 The fear is this could lead to racial conflict in a country where all it would take is a spark to feed the flames Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:58:00 +0700 Rights activist warns against religious intolerance in Malaysia https://www.ucanews.com/news/rights-activist-warns-against-religious-intolerance-in-malaysia/104506 UCA104506 Also criticizes bans on international celebrities and artists from performing in the southeast Asian country Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:14:00 +0700 ‘Allah’ socks spark uproar, backlash in Malaysia https://www.ucanews.com/news/allah-socks-spark-uproar-backlash-in-malaysia/104491 UCA104491 Police have urged all organizations and individuals to refrain from actions that may disrupt public order Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:22:00 +0700 Malaysia denies abusing refugees, migrants https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-denies-abusing-refugees-migrants/104428 UCA104428 About 12,000 migrants and refugees, including 1,400 children, are detained in 20 detention centers, says Human Rights Watch Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:16:00 +0700 Malaysia’s Catholic school turns co-ed amid student shortage https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysias-catholic-school-turns-co-ed-amid-student-shortage/104414 UCA104414 Saint Paul's Institution has welcomed 10 female students for the first time in its 125-year history Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:30:00 +0700 Malaysia needs to address class, not race divisions https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-needs-to-address-class-not-race-divisions/104378 UCA104378 Lawmakers must stop camouflaging the class issue as a race one to end inequality Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:46:00 +0700 Malaysian Muslim parties at loggerheads over Taylor Swift concert https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-muslim-parties-at-loggerheads-over-taylor-swift-concert/104382 UCA104382 One party wants Swift's concert to bring in money, the other opposes it on moral grounds Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:20:00 +0700 Malaysian Muslims fume over heritage tag for pork soup https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-muslims-fume-over-heritage-tag-for-pork-soup/104331 UCA104331 Bak kut teh, a traditional Chinese pork rib soup is forbidden for Muslim-Malays who form about 60 percent of the population Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:17:00 +0700 The shadow of Japan's occupation of Malaysia https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-shadow-of-japans-occupation-of-malaysia/104301 UCA104301 Batu Maung Fort in Penang repurposed as a war museum reminds us of past brutalities Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:43:00 +0700 Malaysia's top court upholds ban on book by gay pastor https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysias-top-court-upholds-ban-on-book-by-gay-pastor/104294 UCA104294 'Gay is OK! A Christian Perspective' was published in 2013 and openly sold until 2020 when the government banned it Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:51:00 +0700 Malaysians no longer want to protest https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysians-no-longer-want-to-protest/104284 UCA104284 The days of mammoth rallies are over, and people have the economy to worry about Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:23:00 +0700 Malaysia urged to abolish death penalty https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-urged-to-abolish-death-penalty/104281 UCA104281 Total 34 criminal offenses still warrant death penalty under Malaysian law Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:36:00 +0700 The Malaysian judiciary's fight against prejudice claims https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-malaysian-judiciarys-fight-against-prejudice-claims/104168 UCA104168 PAS is leading the crusade to elevate sharia courts and their laws, driven by the goal of setting up an Islamic state Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:57:00 +0700 Sentence cut for Malaysia's ex-PM won’t stop Muslim conservatism https://www.ucanews.com/news/sentence-cut-for-malaysias-ex-pm-wont-stop-muslim-conservatism/104079 UCA104079 Faith in Anwar Ibrahim is slipping, raising the possibility of an Islamist party PM after the next general election Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:26:00 +0700 Malaysian ex-PM's jail term halved to six years https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-ex-pms-jail-term-halved-to-six-years/104042 UCA104042 Najib Razak was sentenced in 2022 for offenses linked to misuse of public money in multi-billion-dollar 1MDB financial scandal Sat, 03 Feb 2024 11:46:00 +0700 Rohingya refugees flee Malaysian detention camp https://www.ucanews.com/news/rohingya-refugees-flee-malaysian-detention-camp/104025 UCA104025 115 Rohingya and 16 others rioted before escaping Bidor temporary immigration depot in northern Perak state late Thursday Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:29:00 +0700 Chinese New Year masses are pagan to some Malaysians https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-new-year-masses-are-pagan-to-some-malaysians/104024 UCA104024 Church is split over ancestral worship with one group calling it paganism, while another says it is inculturation Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:43:00 +0700 Governorship hopes of Sarawak's Dayaks are dashed again https://www.ucanews.com/news/governorship-hopes-of-sarawaks-dayaks-are-dashed-again/103960 UCA103960 The grouping of non-Muslim natives, many of them Christians, form about 40 percent of the Malaysian state’s population Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:22:00 +0700 At 98, Malaysia’s Mahathir remains controversy’s favorite child https://www.ucanews.com/news/at-98-malaysias-mahathir-remains-controversys-favorite-child/103869 UCA103869 The former PM sees himself as a Malay nationalist, but the line separating nationalism and racism is thin Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:58:00 +0700 Malaysian filmmakers charged for hurting religious feelings https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-filmmakers-charged-for-hurting-religious-feelings/103856 UCA103856 Director Khairi Anwar Jailani and producer Tan Meng Kheng could face a one-year jail term if found guilty Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:15:00 +0700 The shrinking secular, democratic space in Malaysia https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-shrinking-secular-democratic-space-in-malaysia/103794 UCA103794 There’s little to cheer as court upholds a Hindu mother’s appeal to reverse her children's unilateral conversion to Islam Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:25:00 +0700 Row over Malaysian Christian school refusing circumcision https://www.ucanews.com/news/row-over-malaysian-christian-school-refusing-circumcision/103763 UCA103763 Muslim groups say the refusal smells of racism and threatens the unity of various groups in the country Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:44:00 +0700 Anwar’s graft crackdown is ruffling feathers in Malaysia https://www.ucanews.com/news/anwars-graft-crackdown-is-ruffling-feathers-in-malaysia/103698 UCA103698 Prime minister will be regarded as having achieved the near-impossible if there are high-profile convictions Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:47:00 +0700 It's ‘Bong Natal’ in Malaysia’s tiny Portuguese settlement https://www.ucanews.com/news/its-bong-natal-in-malaysias-tiny-portuguese-settlement/103636 UCA103636 Thousands of visitors turn up to share the joy and excitement of welcoming Christ with the Malaccan Portuguese Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:14:00 +0700 Malaysia revises 'Merry Christmas' ban on halal cakes https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-revises-merry-christmas-ban-on-halal-cakes/103634 UCA103634 Staff at Halal-certified bakeries and businesses were advised to use a 'Season's greetings' topper instead Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:31:00 +0700 Malaysian bakery's ‘Merry Christmas’ ban sparks outcry https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-bakerys-merry-christmas-ban-sparks-outcry/103609 UCA103609 Boycott threat after chain claims it's afraid of getting halal certification invalidated if such greetings are put on cakes Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:07:00 +0700 Christmas carols draw thousands of Malaysian Christians https://www.ucanews.com/news/christmas-carols-draw-thousands-of-malaysian-christians/103484 UCA103484 With nearly 2,500 participants televised event in Sarawak was 'the largest of its kind in the country' Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:23:00 +0700 Malaysia's bright 2023 saw increased Islamization https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysias-bright-2023-saw-increased-islamization/103464 UCA103464 Malaysian Christians need to stand united to assert their right to religion Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:53:00 +0700 Malaysia Muslim charity faces corruption probe https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-muslim-charity-faces-corruption-probe/103436 UCA103436 Aman Palestin or Peace Palestine is run by leaders of Isma, a hardline Islamist group Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:17:00 +0700 Malaysia Christian body snubs state program over Xmas song https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-christian-body-snubs-state-program-over-xmas-song/103373 UCA103373 The decision came after the request to replace pop song 'Jingle Bell Rock' with the hymn 'O Holy Night' was ignored Sat, 25 Nov 2023 12:02:00 +0700 The toxic effects of food and fear mongering in Malaysia https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-toxic-effects-of-food-and-fear-mongering-in-malaysia/103329 UCA103329 The Muslim-majority nation has a long history of food-related controversies triggered by overzealous folks based on misinformation Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:24:00 +0700 Mother-daughter duo challenge ‘stronger’ sharia law in Malaysia https://www.ucanews.com/news/mother-daughter-duo-challenge-stronger-sharia-law-in-malaysia/103294 UCA103294 A win for them may also end up strengthening the resolve of religious leaders to make it the official law Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:29:00 +0700 Malaysian Church welcomes first ethnic Rungus priest https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-church-welcomes-first-ethnic-rungus-priest/103256 UCA103256 Rungus people in Sabah state started embracing Christianity in the 1950s, records say Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:51:00 +0700 Support for Palestine foreshadows Malaysia’s economic concerns https://www.ucanews.com/news/support-for-palestine-foreshadows-malaysias-economic-concerns/103225 UCA103225 Muslim-Malays show support for Palestine by boycotting US franchises as PM Anwar goes to San Francisco for APEC Leaders' meet Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:19:00 +0700 Catholic nun’s food bank legacy continues for poor Malaysians https://www.ucanews.com/news/catholic-nuns-food-bank-legacy-continues-for-poor-malaysians/103191 UCA103191 Sister Stella Tan started the 'Food on the Boot' project to serve needy people in Bau about a decade ago Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:17:00 +0700 When Malaysian kids support the Palestinian cause https://www.ucanews.com/news/when-malaysian-kids-support-the-palestinian-cause/103110 UCA103110 Civil society groups and members of the public are concerned as to how this could be appropriate for children Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:39:00 +0700 Malaysian govt urged to keep children away from geo-politics https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-govt-urged-to-keep-children-away-from-geo-politics/103112 UCA103112 Catholic Church is 'greatly disturbed' by govt circular asking schools to observe a Palestine Solidarity Week Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:49:00 +0700 The pink cross of Malaysia https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-pink-cross-of-malaysia/102896 UCA102896 The Malaysian Church is yet to put in place a mechanism to openly discuss homosexual issues Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:43:00 +0700 The synodal experience has a positive effect on Asian Church https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-synodal-experience-has-a-positive-effect-on-asian-church/102883 UCA102883 Synod is not a ministerial or entrepreneurial plan, but it is entering into God's time and space, to listen to each other Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:17:00 +0700 Will Islamization provoke Sabah, Sarawak split from Malaysia? https://www.ucanews.com/news/will-islamization-provoke-sabah-sarawak-split-from-malaysia/102683 UCA102683 If enough people buy the secession argument in future, public sentiment may be too strong to ignore, says a political analyst Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:28:00 +0700 Slow death of Christian mission schools in Malaysia https://www.ucanews.com/news/slow-death-of-christian-mission-schools-in-malaysia/102580 UCA102580 The only viable solution seems to be turning them into private schools offering an international curriculum Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:36:00 +0700 Malaysian education sinks deeper into Islamization https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-education-sinks-deeper-into-islamization/102426 UCA102426 Some welcome the prominent position of Islam in the curriculum while some feel the goal of education got lost along the way Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:37:00 +0700 Malaysian interfaith body slams Islamic module in schools https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-interfaith-body-slams-islamic-module-in-schools/102364 UCA102364 Implementing the 40 Hadith appreciation module in national schools is 'unconstitutional,' it says Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:33:00 +0700 10 killed in light plane crash near Malaysian capital https://www.ucanews.com/news/10-killed-in-light-plane-crash-near-malaysian-capital/102315 UCA102315 Eight onboard and two motorists on ground killed as aircraft comes down while approaching airport in Selangor state Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:39:00 +0700 Malaysian politicians trying to ‘out-Islam’ each other https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-politicians-trying-to-out-islam-each-other/102288 UCA102288 For religious minorities, the only hope is the Democratic Action Party, which has kept ruling coalition propped up Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:01:00 +0700 The dangers of state laws on unilateral conversion in Malaysia https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-dangers-of-state-laws-on-unilateral-conversion-in-malaysia/102228 UCA102228 Conversion of minors to Islam without consent of both parents is a controversial issue in the Southeast Asian country Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:59:00 +0700 Malaysia’s detention of children irks rights groups https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysias-detention-of-children-irks-rights-groups/102216 UCA102216 Malaysia is one of the largest migrant-receiving countries in Southeast Asia, says International Organization for Migration Tue, 08 Aug 2023 19:02:00 +0700 Malaysian court rejects woman's bid to return to Christianity https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-court-rejects-womans-bid-to-return-to-christianity/102182 UCA102182 The woman converted to Islam in 1995 to marry a Muslim man whom she divorced in 2013 Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:47:00 +0700 Malaysia needs to curb its ethno-religious politics, but how? https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-needs-to-curb-its-ethno-religious-politics-but-how/102032 UCA102032 More than a law, what is perhaps needed is a healthy and open discussion on issues that divide the nation Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:43:00 +0700 Second Malaysian cardinal increases regional body's tally https://www.ucanews.com/news/second-malaysian-cardinal-increases-regional-bodys-tally/101911 UCA101911 For the first time, the regional conference will have two cardinals — Cardinal-elect Francis and Cardinal Goh Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:49:00 +0700 Lefebvre priests’ push spreads Malaysian Church confusion https://www.ucanews.com/news/lefebvre-priests-push-spreads-malaysian-church-confusion/101876 UCA101876 The legal status of the SSPX ministry is confusing as the catechism teaches that a Catholic has to accept the pope’s leadership Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:13:00 +0700 Malaysian Church needs to state its stand on gambling https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-church-needs-to-state-its-stand-on-gambling/101710 UCA101710 Its social impact is too big to ignore and will escalate once online gambling is legalized Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:35:00 +0700 Malaysia seeks Interpol help to track US comedian https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-seeks-interpol-help-to-track-us-comedian/101668 UCA101668 Jocelyn Chia’s joke about MH370 sparked fury and an investigation under incitement and offensive online content laws Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:09:00 +0700 Malaysia’s Sarawak state prepares for an ‘aging society’ https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysias-sarawak-state-prepares-for-an-aging-society/101557 UCA101557 By 2028, the Christian-majority state will have about 15 percent elderly population Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:17:00 +0700 Swatch-store raids send out wrong signals from Malaysia https://www.ucanews.com/news/swatch-store-raids-send-out-wrong-signals-from-malaysia/101549 UCA101549 A long string of regulations when it comes to Islamic matters does impact its economy, both locally and globally Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:09:00 +0700 The Allah controversy in Malaysia is far from over https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-allah-controversy-in-malaysia-is-far-from-over/101398 UCA101398 Last of the high-profile court cases over the use of the word ‘Allah’ by non-Muslims came to an end last week Tue, 23 May 2023 19:00:00 +0700 A ‘grave’ concern for Malaysian Catholics https://www.ucanews.com/news/a-grave-concern-for-malaysian-catholics/101385 UCA101385 There is a shortage of cemetery land and funeral parlors in Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding area Mon, 22 May 2023 18:27:00 +0700 Malaysian church drops legal bid against ‘Allah’ use ban https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-church-drops-legal-bid-against-allah-use-ban/101358 UCA101358 Evangelical Church of Borneo has fought a court battle for the right to use the word in Christian publications since 2007 Thu, 18 May 2023 19:02:00 +0700 Malaysia’s Islamists play the ‘Christian bogeyman’ strategy https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysias-islamists-play-the-christian-bogeyman-strategy/101323 UCA101323 It proved effective in the general election last November when PAS won the most seats in the Lower House Tue, 16 May 2023 18:57:00 +0700 Malaysian Church mourns pioneering bishop https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-church-mourns-pioneering-bishop/101089 UCA101089 Bishop James Chan Soon Cheong was the first bishop of Malacca-Johore Diocese Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:38:00 +0700 Pandemic hardships sparked Malaysian teenage suicides https://www.ucanews.com/news/pandemic-hardships-sparked-malaysian-teenage-suicides/101059 UCA101059 Isolation and economic woes as well as lack of support are blamed for suicidal tendencies among teens Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:59:00 +0700 Malaysians pay homage to pioneering Catholic conservationist https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysians-pay-homage-to-pioneering-catholic-conservationist/101027 UCA101027 British-born Kenneth Robert Saxby Proud helped set up the first nature reserve in Sarawak state in 1975 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:55:00 +0700 Malaysian MPs vote to end mandatory death penalty https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-mps-vote-to-end-mandatory-death-penalty/100888 UCA100888 The approved bill does not scrap death sentences but grants judges the option to instead impose lengthy prison sentences Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:43:00 +0700 Malaysian body backs Muslim visits to other worship sites https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-body-backs-muslim-visits-to-other-worship-sites/100735 UCA100735 Politicians, hardliners have accused state-run program of promoting evangelism among Muslim youth Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:09:00 +0700 Malaysia’s Christian minister dismisses proselytization claim https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysias-christian-minister-dismisses-proselytization-claim/100674 UCA100674 Christian leaders in the Muslim-majority nation have been targeted for propaganda by hardliners Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:14:00 +0700 Malaysia ex-PM Muhyiddin charged with corruption https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-ex-pm-muhyiddin-charged-with-corruption/100625 UCA100625 Muhyiddin Yassin was hit with four charges of abusing his position to obtain bribes for his political party Bersatu Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:39:00 +0700 Malaysia’s new Vatican envoy to promote interfaith dialogue https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysias-new-vatican-envoy-to-promote-interfaith-dialogue/100476 UCA100476 Hendy Assan is the third Bidayuh indigenous tribe member to be appointed to the post Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:53:00 +0700 Activists decry Malaysia ban on LGBTQ books https://www.ucanews.com/news/activists-decry-malaysia-ban-on-lgbtq-books/100398 UCA100398 Homosexuality is forbidden in Malaysia and laws criminalizing sodomy can result in imprisonment, corporal punishment Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:38:00 +0700 Family seeks answers for Malaysia’s missing pastor https://www.ucanews.com/news/family-seeks-answers-for-malaysias-missing-pastor/100368 UCA100368 The National Human Rights Commission found security forces carried out the abduction of Pastor Koh and activist Amri Che Mat Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:30:00 +0700 Pilgrim shrine becomes Malaysia's first minor basilica https://www.ucanews.com/news/pilgrim-shrine-becomes-malaysias-first-minor-basilica/100008 UCA100008 The elevation of St. Anne's Church in Penang comes three years after it was granted the title by the Holy See Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:32:00 +0700 Malaysia landslide death toll touches 21 https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-landslide-death-toll-touches-21/99767 UCA99767 A dozen people were still missing at the campsite near the town of Batang Kali just outside the capital Kuala Lumpur Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:55:00 +0700 Eight dead, dozens missing in Malaysia landslide https://www.ucanews.com/news/eight-dead-dozens-missing-in-malaysia-landslide/99750 UCA99750 Landslides are common in Malaysia after heavy rains at the end of the year Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:59:00 +0700 Malaysia urged not to deport Myanmar nationals https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-urged-not-to-deport-myanmar-nationals/99733 UCA99733 Appeal follows court lifting stay on deportation of 114 Myanmar nationals on Dec. 13 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:41:00 +0700 Christmas fundraiser in Malaysia for animal welfare https://www.ucanews.com/news/christmas-fundraiser-in-malaysia-for-animal-welfare/99651 UCA99651 Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to build a new village to end overcrowding of animals Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0700 Archbishop urges Malaysian MPs to fight extremism https://www.ucanews.com/news/archbishop-urges-malaysian-mps-to-fight-extremism/99561 UCA99561 General election on Nov 19 revealed deep divisions in Malaysian society, observers say Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:14:00 +0700 Tough road lies ahead for Malaysia's Anwar https://www.ucanews.com/news/tough-road-lies-ahead-for-malaysias-anwar/99534 UCA99534 Opposition leader has had long wait for power but Islamist party threatens to take country down a darker path Fri, 25 Nov 2022 18:11:00 +0700 Race on to form coalition govt in Malaysia https://www.ucanews.com/news/race-on-to-form-coalition-govt-in-malaysia/99481 UCA99481 One of Southeast Asia's biggest economies saw three governments change in as many years before current election stalemate Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:21:00 +0700 Corruption a key election issue for multi-racial Malaysia https://www.ucanews.com/news/corruption-a-key-election-issue-for-multi-racial-malaysia/99454 UCA99454 Refugees are hoping the new government will not make a move to close the UNHCR office Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:35:00 +0700 Nuncio urges Malaysian Catholics to help poor churches https://www.ucanews.com/news/nuncio-urges-malaysian-catholics-to-help-poor-churches/99411 UCA99411 Church facilities in East Timor were built with donations from Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, says Archbishop Zaluski Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:28:00 +0700 Malaysian Christians urged to vote responsibly https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-christians-urged-to-vote-responsibly/99285 UCA99285 Malaysia's general election on Nov. 19 is expected to end years of political uncertainty Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:45:00 +0700 Malaysia PM calls snap elections https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-pm-calls-snap-elections/99041 UCA99041 Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced Monday that Parliament will be dissolved to pave the way for general elections Mon, 10 Oct 2022 19:02:00 +0700 Malaysian rights group wants tougher anti-trafficking laws https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-rights-group-wants-tougher-anti-trafficking-laws/98875 UCA98875 Unregistered syndicates have allegedly exploited migrant workers and employers who sought low fee domestic helps Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:11:00 +0700 Malaysia confirms pledge to end death penalty https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-confirms-pledge-to-end-death-penalty/98779 UCA98779 Southeast Asian nation to impose ‘alternative punishments,’ put a moratorium on 1,337 death-row inmates Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:57:00 +0700 Malaysian Church enters battle against plastic pollution https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-church-enters-battle-against-plastic-pollution/98711 UCA98711 Clean-up campaign takes inspiration from Pope Francis's environmental encyclical 'Laudato Si' Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:48:00 +0700 Najib sent to jail after Malaysia top court upholds scandal sentence https://www.ucanews.com/news/najib-sent-to-jail-after-malaysia-top-court-upholds-scandal-sentence/98514 UCA98514 Najib will serve a 12-year sentence, making him the first former Malaysian prime minister to be jailed Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:27:00 +0700 Malaysia’s former PM seeks to overturn jail sentence https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysias-former-pm-seeks-to-overturn-jail-sentence/98435 UCA98435 Razak Najib is making a final bid to seek a retrial in the multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:30:00 +0700 Christian lawsuit against Malaysian politician fails https://www.ucanews.com/news/christian-lawsuit-against-malaysian-politician-fails/98430 UCA98430 Abdul Hadi Awang had accused Christian missionaries of preying on poor Malaysians by paying them off for conversion Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:29:00 +0700 Malaysia under fire for LGBT ‘conversion’ programs https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-under-fire-for-lgbt-conversion-programs/98385 UCA98385 The pressure to renounce LGBT tendencies cuts across all religious groups in Malaysia, says Human Rights Watch Sat, 13 Aug 2022 11:51:00 +0700 Malaysia’s champion Christian athlete defends hijab wearing https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysias-champion-christian-athlete-defends-hijab-wearing/98345 UCA98345 Merrywati Manuil says she wears a hijab during competitions due to respect for Malay culture and heritage Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:23:00 +0700 Nancy Pelosi lands in Malaysia as China rages over Taiwan https://www.ucanews.com/news/nancy-pelosi-lands-in-malaysia-as-china-rages-over-taiwan/98246 UCA98246 Beijing has issued repeated warnings that the US House Speaker's possible stop in Taiwan could prove a major provocation Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:05:00 +0700 West Borneo Christians 'enjoy fixed yet fluid identity' https://www.ucanews.com/news/west-borneo-christians-enjoy-fixed-yet-fluid-identity/98157 UCA98157 An interview with Dr. Liana Chua, an anthropologist who studied the Christian conversion of a Sarawak indigenous village Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:32:00 +0700 Abuse survivor exposes 'unilateral conversions' in Malaysia https://www.ucanews.com/news/abuse-survivor-exposes-unilateral-conversions-in-malaysia/98165 UCA98165 Loh Siew Hong was separated from her children by her abusive husband who converted them to Islam without her blessing Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:32:00 +0700 Malaysia Christians pray for peace, equality, freedom https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-christians-pray-for-peace-equality-freedom/98155 UCA98155 Sarawak is the only Christian-majority region among Malaysia's 13 states Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:33:00 +0700 Malaysian diocese forgives church vandal https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-diocese-forgives-church-vandal/97956 UCA97956 Mother of 'mentally ill' perpetrator confesses, turns own son in Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:42:00 +0700 Genetic testing controversy clouds medical tourism in Malaysia https://www.ucanews.com/news/genetic-testing-controversy-clouds-medical-tourism-in-malaysia/97887 UCA97887 Wealthy couples from Singapore and China are flocking to Malaysia for IVF genetic testing Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:25:00 +0700 Malaysian govt seeks to halt 'dubious' online divorce https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-govt-seeks-to-halt-dubious-online-divorce/97821 UCA97821 Islamic religious experts describe the recent livestreamed divorce of a celebrity couple as 'invalid' Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:41:00 +0700 Malaysia intends to axe mandatory death penalty https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-intends-to-axe-mandatory-death-penalty/97615 UCA97615 Death penalty remains mandatory for several offenses in the Southeast Asian nation, including murder and drug trafficking Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:39:00 +0700 Malaysia must protect Rohingya activist, say civil society groups https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-must-protect-rohingya-activist-say-civil-society-groups/97584 UCA97584 Two years on, Zafar Ahmad is still without protection from harassment and threats Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:48:00 +0700 No place on earth for Rohingya migrants https://www.ucanews.com/news/no-place-on-earth-for-rohingya-migrants/97500 UCA97500 Rohingya migrants are fleeing detention centers in Malaysia as their living conditions worsen Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:49:00 +0700