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Global Total Member Involvement (GTMI) Congress, MissionReach 26 & OneVoice 27 Launching — A Unified Call to Mission and Gospel Proclamation

The Malaysia Union Mission of Seventh-day Adventists (MAUM) ushered in a significant season of renewed mission focus with the launch of the Global Total Member Involvement (GTMI) Congress, marked by the commissioning of MissionReach 26 and the introduction of OneVoice 27 across the Malaysian territory. The three-day event, held from Friday, January 30, to Sunday,…

PEM Constituency Session Renews Members’ Commitment in Mission

“All decisions were made in a spirit of unity because we prayed over every name that was brought forward.” These were the words of the Malaysia Union Mission, President, Pr. Abel Bana, as he described his experience during the 2026 Peninsular Malaysia Mission (PEM) Constituency Meeting, held at Ibis Styles Sepang KLIA from 25 to…

Adventist Schools in Sabah and Sarawak Begin 2026 Academic Year with Faith and Resilience

On Monday, January 12, 2026, students across Sabah and Sarawak returned to school alongside their peers nationwide, marking the start of a new academic year under the reinstated January school calendar. The reopening of schools was accompanied by messages of encouragement from national and church leaders, affirming the importance of education as a foundation for…

Teacher’s Sabbath and IFL Seminar Reaffirms Adventist Education as a Way of Life

The Sabah Teacher’s Sabbath and Integrating Faith and Learning (IFL) Seminar, jointly organised by the Malaysia Union Mission (MAUM) and the Sabah Mission Education Department, gathered Adventist educators on 10 January 2026, at Sekolah Menengah Advent (SMAT) Hall and Mission Hall, for a meaningful day of worship, reflection, and professional enrichment. Held under the theme…

Malaysian Adventists Unite Nationwide for 10 Days of Prayer

Seventh-day Adventist churches across Malaysia participated in the annual 10 Days of Prayer, a global spiritual initiative that united members in focused prayer, fasting, and Bible study at the start of the year. Coordinated by the Malaysia Union Mission (MAUM), the programme was observed nationwide, with churches and small groups in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and…

Announcing MAUM Publishing Ministries Advisor/Consultant

The Malaysia Union Mission is pleased to announce the appointment of Pastor Leonilo Madridondo as the MAUM Publishing Ministries Advisor/Consultant. This decision was made following discussions and recommendations from the leadership of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division’s Publishing Ministries. The MAUM Executive Committee approved Pastor Leonilo’s appointment, which will be in effect from February 1 to…

From Vision to Action: MAUM Sets Its Mission Course for 2026-2030

A new chapter is unfolding for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Malaysia as the Malaysia Union Mission (MAUM) looks ahead with renewed purpose and intentionality. Building on the momentum of Harvest 2025, MAUM President, Pr. Abel Bana has called upon the church in Malaysia to move forward united, grounded in the Bible, and focused on…

Malaysia Union Mission Convenes at MAUM Headquarters for the 2nd Constituency Meeting and Year-end Session

The Malaysia Union Mission held its Constituency Meeting in conjunction with the Annual Year-end Session from 2-3 December at its headquarters in Seremban. The session began with a worship service, where Pr. Jacinto Adap, SSD Treasurer, shared a devotional message on stewardship in leadership. In his talk, he described stewardship as a lifestyle that grows…

Building Fellowship and Wellness Through Adventist Urban Ministries in Malaysia

In the crowded, fast-paced neighbourhoods of Malaysia’s cities, the Seventh-day Adventist Church is finding new ways to connect with urban residents through grassroots fellowship and practical wellness programs. Adventist urban ministries strive to create safe and welcoming spaces where people can gather, share stories of personal transformation, and take concrete steps toward spiritual growth —…

Anchored in Love: SAB Marriage Retreat Convention 2025 Strengthens Couples in Christ

The Marriage Retreat Convention 2025 for Sabah Mission was held from October 3–5, 2025, at Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa under the inspiring theme, “Anchored in Love: A Marriage Rooted in Hope.” Organized by the Sabah Mission Family Ministries Department, the retreat brought together couples from across the mission for a weekend of renewal, learning,…