A Christ-Centred Response to Migrants and Refugees in Malaysia

Posted on 29 November 2009 by Alice Nah

“The Lord watches over the alien and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the way of the wicked.” (Psalm 146:9, NIV) There…

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Of Heroes & Heroism

Posted on 07 July 2009 by Alice Nah

There has been a lot of talk of late about ‘heroes’. It has been a like a whirlwind occurring around me, and changes in weather…

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Citizens Reborn: Maturing In Civil Engagement

Posted on 02 March 2009 by Alice Nah

Only a short time ago, many Malaysians took comfort in remaining “apolitical”. Those without affiliation to political parties and who felt estranged from politicians preferred…

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Overcoming Loneliness, Loving One Another

Posted on 05 January 2009 by Alice Nah

We, who live in cities, are rarely alone. The streets throng with people. Our mobile phones and email accounts keep us within reach. We have…

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Malaysia, My Refuge

Posted on 29 December 2008 by Alice Nah

There are an estimated 100,000 asylum seekers and refugees in Malaysia. Around 80-90 percent of them are from Burma (Myanmar). They flee from persecution and…

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Orphans of God

Posted on 01 December 2008 by Alice Nah

Today is World Aids Day. World Vision Malaysia has been consistently helping people to be aware of the plight of those affected, especially children…

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The Discipline Of Waiting

Posted on 22 September 2008 by Alice Nah

Waiting is one of the ways in which God teaches us valuable lessons. It is not my favourite mode of instruction, as I am, by…

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Anticipating Change – The Day Before September 16

Posted on 15 September 2008 by Alice Nah

Today feels like the pause before the unfolding of an important event – like the breath we hold just before diving into fresh waters, or…

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Everyday Heroes, Perfect Strangers

Posted on 07 August 2008 by Alice Nah

What is remarkable about the social world is the way our lives entwine – you and I, he and she, they and them – often…

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RELA Raids: Futile Exercises of Power that Further Traumatize Refugees

Posted on 14 May 2008 by Alice Nah

May is terrified. A RELA (Ikatan Relawan Rakyat, Malaysian Volunteers Corps) raid is happening around her. They are storming down corridors, shouting at residents to…

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