Malaysians languish under COVID-19 lockdown

Malaysia (MNN) — White flags are going up all across Malaysia as COVID-19 cases rise. They signal despair at a lockdown that began on June 1.

Since July 1st, people can’t leave their houses except to get basic supplies, and a curfew starts at 8 pm. Most businesses have to close, meaning no income for many people.

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Freedoms in U.S., but Persecution Elsewhere

My friends, 

I want to wish you all a very happy Independence Day this weekend! What a joy for those of us who are Americans to celebrate the freedoms we have in this world.

As one who works globally, I'm well aware of these freedoms. Every day, I seem to hear about the Persecuted Church. And we even have friends right now whose children are in custody. And it deeply impacts you when you know these things. It really makes you grateful for these United States—that we get to have these freedoms.

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Dear Asian Access blog readers, 

Just a quick blog post to let you know of an upcoming change. As a result of Feedburner's email delivery service shutting down today (July 1st), Asian Access is switching our email digest service to follow.it effective immediately.

For those of you who have subscribed to our blog posts, you should not get emails of Asian Access posts from Feedburner anymore, but starting with this message, you will receive them from follow.it. You may be asked to confirm your subscription.

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Japan lifts state of emergency, debates Olympics attendance

Japan (MNN) — Will there be any fans in the stands at next month’s Tokyo Olympics? Event organizers could announce their decision as early as today.

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Announcing a matching challenge to develop leaders during a crisis

Hello Friends,

What a year you and I have been through and our entire planet. This COVID-19 has just slammed us, as the world has faced this crisis. And for those of us in the U.S., it's getting a little easier and we praise God for that.

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Serving During a Crisis

As Asia explodes with the coronavirus and pressures mount on leaders, Asian Access alumni are reaching out. It was this type of service inspiring our latest challenge to further equip them to persevere and lead during crises.

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