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Biography of the New Archbishop of South East Asia

Biography of the New Archbishop of South East Asia

Bishop Datuk Yong Ping Chung, a Malaysian of Hakka descent, was born on 20th February 1941, the 2nd son in a family of 4 brothers. One of his brothers is also in the ministry. He is a convert from a Chinese traditional family. He has held the distinction of being the youngest member ever elected to the Diocesan Standing Committee when the Diocese of Sabah was inaugurated

24 February 2000

Installation of Archbishop of Province of South East Asia

Installation of Archbishop of Province of South East Asia

This press conference gives me the opportunity to inform you and the public concerning the installation of the 2nd Archbishop of the Province of the Anglican Church in South East Asia. This will take place on 22nd February 2000 at 4.00 p.m. at All Saints' Cathedral, Kota Kinabalu. 

24 February 2000

Statement from the Secretary General regarding Archbishop Tay

Statement from the Secretary General regarding Archbishop Tay

Archbishop Moses Tay is on the Standing Committee of the Primates Meeting, along with 4 other primates from among the 38.

31 August 1999

Asian Churches Call for Food AID to North Korea

Asian Churches Call for Food AID to North Korea

The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), the regional ecumenical organisation in Asia representing 119 member Churches and 14 national councils in 16 countries has called on Governments and Churches in Asia and around the world to provide immediate humanitarian assistance and food relief to North Korea.

13 June 1997

Refugee Camps Threatened

Refugee Camps Threatened

Mae La refugee camp on the Burma-Thailand border, which is home to more than 2,000 Anglicans and 23,000 other refugees, came under military attack from across the Thai-Burma border recently, threatening a truce which has lasted for nearly a year.

11 April 1997