The executive secretary of the Christian Federation of Malaysia, an ecumenical body, speaks out. With the government lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 years, there will be almost 8 million more voters in the next election. “[P]olitical parties are now working overtime to influence the greatest number of people." Christians are committed to dialogue with Muslims, "But the fundamental question is: ‘Who wants to talk to us?’”
Between January and July 2019, exports to China fell by 8.9 per cent, whilst those to the US rose by 12.6 per cent. China’s lower imports are due to higher quality standards and a weaker yuan. Vietnam is the big winner in the trade war between the US and China.
The family is the first school of discipleship or the “seedbed of vocations”. For the president of the Bishops' Conference, “God’s calling is easier to hear when it is made or heard in the context of a family that has faith.”
The Singapore government plans changes to the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act (MRHA) to "safeguard" religious groups from foreign agents that could damage harmony. “As a multi-religious society, Singapore is vulnerable,” says the Archdiocese.
"If I have a choice, the first thing is to quit," she said during a closed-door meeting. While denying that she wanted to quit, the leader did not deny the authenticity of the media coverage. The head of the executive promises greater dialogue with the protesters.
The activity has been harshly criticised for it can take up to 30 minutes for the animals to die from asphyxiation or drowning. The authorities have set this year’s quota for killed or captured dolphins at 1,700. For the first time since 1988, Japan has also resumed whale hunting.
About 10 thousand students from almost 200 secondary schools took part in the strike. A university gathering is planned at the Chinese University. Protesters delay trains during rush hour: riot police make several arrests.
13th consecutive weekend of violence and demonstrations. Fears mount of China's intervention: a paramilitary force is moving towards Shenzhen. Today marks the fifth anniversary of Beijing's rejection of the request for universal suffrage in the city, which in 2014 triggered the "Umbrella Movement".
The death toll has exceeded 900. The Philippine Department of Health (Doh) has declared a "national epidemic". Through the "Oratio Imperata", Card. Tagle asks the faithful to "pray for the sick and invoke protection over all".
On August 31, Malaysians celebrate "Hari Merdeka". The leaders of the Catholic Church publish a message on the meaning of the national holiday. In the social life of the country, the boundaries between ethnic-religious communities are firmly traced and identity policies play an important role. The bishops to Christians: "We are called to build bridges, not walls".
Less time in the kitchen in preference of time dedicated to personal development or spent with loved ones. Since 2010, the market has grown by an annual average of 23%. It will reach 10 thousand billion won (7.5 billion euros) by 2023.
Earlier this summer, Hong Kong’s chief executive presented a report on protesters’ demands to Beijing. These include the withdrawal of the extradition bill and an investigation into the violence. The Chinese government has condemned the protests and accused foreign powers of fuelling the unrest.
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