“We all love Malaysia , but if we Christians are not involved in nation-building, who knows where we will be headed?" remarked David Yap, the founder of Influencers Malaysia , in an exclusive interview with HERALD.“We all love Malaysia , but if we Christians are not involved in nation-building, who knows where we will be headed?" remarked David Yap, the founder of Influencers Malaysia , in an exclusive interview with HERALD.
Archbishop Julian Leow, the second child of Daniel and Audrey Leow, was born and raised in Seremban. He received his education at St Paul’s Institution before furthering his studies at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, where he completed a degree in Building. Some of his notable projects include Plaza Pelangi and Sogo.
He emphasised the essential role Christians need to play in Malaysia: to be peacemakers, to speak up for the voiceless, and to love God and our neighbours as we love ourselves. He challenged the audience to consider how they use their success and resources: Do we serve the greater public? We are called to be the salt of the earth, adding flavour to the lives of others.
Addressing the topic of non-believers, the archbishop emphasised the need to respect all individuals. “I have the faith, but how do I treat those who do not believe the same as I do?” he asked. With one billion Catholics in the world, three-quarters of the world may not know Jesus. “Am I called to convert everyone? No, I am called to share who Jesus is to me with my friends and companions. I am called to share my story. Conversion is the work of the Holy Spirit,” he explained.
Recalling the day he was appointed archbishop, he vividly remembered being at a petrol station fuelling up when he received a call from the nuncio, asking him to come immediately. A few hours later, he met the Nuncio who informed him that Pope Francis had appointed him Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur. When he asked for time to consider, he was told he could take as much time as he needed, as long as he gave his answer before leaving the Nuncio’s office.
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