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‘Hotdogs’, ‘Bacon’, ‘Ham’, Cannot Be Used In Menus As Part Of Halal Certification Process in Malaysia, Company URLs Could Be Affected As Well
A huge hue and cry has been raised when Auntie Anne's, a US pretzel chain franchise operator applied for ‘halal’ certification across all 45 stores in Malaysia, only to see the application rejected because the word ‘dog’ was on one of the menu items, among other factors. A&W Malaysia's URL has also been changed, removing the word 'beer' in the process.

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Malaysian State’s Islamic Department Releases Google Play App That Lets You Report on Shariah Crimes
JAIS, the Islamic Department of Selangor in Malaysia, has just released a free Android app which allows you to snitch on Shariah crimes. This is a gross violation of one's privacy if left unchecked.

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Roger Goodell: NFL wants to protect players with $100 million pledge
It looks like the NFL is going to look further into protecting the safety of players on the field with a $100 million pledge. This is a show of force that depicts how talk is cheap, backing it up with action.

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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Does Not Come With DX12 Support At Launch
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will not support DX12 when it launches this August 23rd.

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Smart Contact Lenses ‘Talk’ To Your Phone
A pair of contact lenses do not just let you see clearer without the hassle of spectacles or glasses, but what if they are now smarter with connectivity to your smartphone? Could the science fiction world now be a step closer to reality?

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10th CCOWE: Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting Asks 'What Has Gone Wrong with the Chinese Church?' and Calls for Renewal Through Repentance
At the 10th CCOWE, Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting called Chinese church leaders to spiritual repentance, warning that institutional success masks deep crises—such as youth attrition, co-worker burnout, and internal power struggles—and urging renewal that begins with inner transformation, not external methods.
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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Highly Respected Chinese Biblical Scholar Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee Passes Away at 70
Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee, a renowned Old Testament scholar and former president of CGST, passed away at 70.
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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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Thousands Gather for Public Gospel Festival on Thailand's Central Pattaya Beach
On July 4, a coalition of Thai churches and the Bright Romance Foundation, in partnership with Pattaya City Government, held a large evangelistic festival at Central Pattaya Beach featuring worship, testimonies, and a public ocean baptism that drew thousands and symbolized the Gospel's transformative power in a nation known for Buddhism and nightlife.