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CYW South Africa – Hear Our Story

May 18th, 2011 » No Comments » CYW BLOGS

What comes to your mind when you hear the word africa?

How about South Africa?

Diamonds?
Poverty?
Hot dessert?

When we landed in Cape Town for the first time in 13th March 2011,
it was a totally different Africa we heard of.

First thing that caught our attention was the wonderful chilly weather.
Nothing like the hot weather asians tend to associate with. The scenery was BEAUTIFUL. A mountain next to a sea comparable to Miami beach. I’ve never been to Miami but it was certainly beautiful.

The only comparable beauty was in the people. (Read more)

Fake Selangor newspaper?

February 23rd, 2011 » No Comments » CYW BLOGS

By Boo Su-Lyn
February 22, 2011

SHAH ALAM, Feb 22 — Selangor accused Umno today of illegally publishing a newspaper resembling the state mouthpiece Selangor Kini.
Faekah Husin, political secretary to Selangor mentri besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, said a newspaper called Selangor Terkini was distributed last Saturday to Kuang residents along with a calendar from Umno’s Kuang assemblyman Abdul Shukor Haji Idrus.

“Selangor Terkini was published illegally and used the state government logo without permission,” Faekah told reporters today. (Read more)

Change Your World Feb Updates

February 18th, 2011 » No Comments » CYW BLOGS

Our NEW WEBSITE is up! Be sure to check it out.

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***Want “CHANGE YOUR WORLD” in your CITY? -or-
CHANGE YOUR WORLD was at your city and you want another tour to take place?***

Why not drop us an email if you want CHANGE to take place! change@changeyourworld.com.my

The most number of emails we recieve in the next few months will determine the next “3″ Change Your World Venues for th year 2011. So keep those emails coming in!

REMEMBER…. You Make The Difference!

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Community At Heart events:

Food Bank
Meeting place – Eaglepoint Puchong
Every 3rd Sunday – 1:30 to 2:30

Volunteers Training
Eaglepoint Puchong
Feb 20 – 1:30 to 2:30

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That’s right friends, Track of Talents is back for the year 2011.

Ongoing for 4 years in a row, Track of Talents has established itself not only a place for young people to shine but also place where they can make a difference as they stand side by side with Tenaganita, a non-profit organization that fights for human rights.

So with new performances, fresh faces, a special guest and a cause to fight for, the only thing missing at this event would be you.

Make sure you mark your Calander!

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IF YOU DIDN’T KNOW….

Change Your World is heading to South Africa!

Expect loud music and energetic performances with special speakers to talk about justice, mercy and faithfulness but the real people to make the difference in the nation is YOU!

If you have friends or know people in South Africa, please encourage them to join us in this life changing event.

Where: His People Centre
N1 City Goodwood

When : March 18, 2011
6pm-10pm

DID YOU KNOW? The venue that Change Your World is being held, is also the same venue that Israel Houghton did his “ALIVE in South Africa concert”

UPDATES:
Change Your World Quest is currently ongoing in different parts of South Africa. To get in touch with the people behind CYW QUEST, you can head on to our Change Your World Capetown FB page!

Watch our CYW video teaser for South Africa below:

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What do you think?

Average of 60 suicides per month in the country

PETALING JAYA: Two people commit suicide daily in Malaysia and experts believe the figure could be higher with the many undetermined deaths.

It is alarming that teenagers and young adults are taking their own lives in the face of mounting pressure in school, work, dealing with family issues and breakdown in relationships.

The National Suicide Registry Malaysia (NSRM) estimated that between January and August last year, a total of 425 people committed suicide, averaging 60 per month (including undetermined deaths.) (Read more)

The Price of Malaysia’s Racism

February 10th, 2011 » No Comments » CYW BLOGS

The Price of Malaysia’s Racism

Slower growth and a drain of talented citizens are only the beginning.

By JOHN R. MALOTT

Malaysia’s national tourism agency promotes the country as “a bubbling, bustling melting pot of races and religions where Malays, Indians, Chinese and many other ethnic groups live together in peace and harmony.” Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak echoed this view when he announced his government’s theme, One Malaysia. “What makes Malaysia unique,” Mr. Najib said, “is the diversity of our peoples. One Malaysia’s goal is to preserve and enhance this unity in diversity, which has always been our strength and remains our best hope for the future.”

If Mr. Najib is serious about achieving that goal, a long look in the mirror might be in order first. Despite the government’s new catchphrase, racial and religious tensions are higher today than when Mr. Najib took office in 2009. Indeed, they are worse than at any time since 1969, (Read more)

Change Your World SOUTH AFRICA 2011 Teaser

February 8th, 2011 » No Comments » CYW BLOGS