It isn't about durian?!
I have some exciting news to share: this November, I’ll be heading to Malaysia for an 18-month mission assignment!
To be honest, I’m not very fond of durian, I’m not a fan of hot weather all year round, and living in a place where faith is restricted. But there’s something that is far more important than all these things—there are over 200,000 refugees in Malaysia, coming from places such as Myanmar (including the Rohingya), Pakistan, Yemen, Afghanistan, Syria, and more. These precious people, deeply loved by God, are still waiting to know the Redeemer who willingly gave His life for them.
This past July, I had the privilege of leading a short-term mission team to Malaysia. It was my first time there, and I got to visit the E Center and see the work up close. During our stay, I had lots of conversations with the missionaries there, and was deeply moved by the love they showed—serving quietly and patiently, not worried about immediate results, but investing in every refugee child, patiently helping heal hearts wounded by war, conflict, child marriage, domestic violence, and more. Refugees are sadly often marginalized, excluded, or at risk of detention, but at E Center, I saw the children wearing “beautiful crowns”—they know how to love themselves and others, and they know there’s a God who, no matter their background or circumstances, has already given them the Kingdom of Heaven as a priceless gift.
One special moment was seeing Muslim and Christian children praying, worshipping, and sharing testimonies together, hungry to know more about God. I’ll never forget when one missionary said with gratitude: “There’s so much conflict out there—people divided by religion and race. But in this space, we get to love one another deeply, because a greater love binds us together.”
Malaysia has strict religious laws, and Muslims there aren’t allowed to change their religion—it’s even illegal. But in the fields where the E Center serves, I’ve seen seeds of the Kingdom already growing and thriving. The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few; everyone there is carrying a heavy workload, while so many precious lives are waiting for someone to care for them. Having seen the great needs of these displaced people, and having experienced Christ’s transforming love myself, I can’t keep this excitement in my heart—I can’t wait to become a part of this Kingdom work, planting seeds that last for eternity. Matthew 13:45-46 describes my feelings well: “The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.”
As Pastor Chan Chuen Wah said at this year’s Bible Conference in Hong Kong, there can be “long-brewing, sudden” events of God, with years of formation awaiting the divine timing. God has been gently lowering my defenses and getting me ready to respond to this call.
Looking back, after I graduated from university, my two years doing mission work in the Philippines was a time I wouldn’t trade for anything—it broke down my self-righteousness and pretense, and challenged me to respond to God’s call to justice and to serve those on the margins, even for a lifetime if He leads. In my twenties, I always dreamed that I might return to front-line mission work in my thirties, serving alongside the poor whom God loves, witnessing His power, and "Back to my first love” in the frontline. Now, as I approach 35, I’ve been asking how best I can offer my life to the Lord. True offering isn’t just about money—it’s about the “sacrifice of justice.” The best offering is giving my life, my best years, my heart, and my gifts to the Lord for His use, however He chooses.
Growing up in the abundance of Hong Kong, I’ve been blessed with a good education, theological training, and over a decade of experience in international development and missions mobilization—not just for the needs of the city, but so that I could overflow to where needs are even greater. If I only talk about redistributive justice but don’t live it out bravely, I know I’m falling short. In these times of increasing turmoil and conflict, I need to ask: will I just follow the flow of irrelevant news posts on my phone feed, or will I take part in God’s work of healing and bringing the scattered people back to Him?
After two years of short-term mission in the Philippines, I was blessed with the opportunity to serve in a Christian poverty alleviation organization. Through this, I came to understand the situations in different places such as Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Thailand, and Myanmar, and was able to support local church partners in alleviating poverty. In recent years, serving at The Vine Church has allowed me to develop ministries for detainees and the elderly, as well as to initiate various activities and platforms to help people experience God’s justice and mission. All of these have been very precious experiences.
However, when I heard the founder of E Center say, “Back to First Love,” I realized that beyond mobilizing and supporting, what I love most is entering the community and walking together with friends in poverty—sharing in their joys and sorrows, witnessing life transformation up close, and discerning the work of the Father.
I’m so grateful that I’m surrounded by people who support and affirm my calling to missions—my parents, friends, and colleagues. Each of your support gives me strength. Not everyone is called to serve on the frontlines, but through our connection, I hope you’ll share in God’s blessing for all peoples and experience this bigger story together. There will be challenges, suffering, joy, and quiet moments—not just from me, but also from the stories of other missionaries, spiritual partners, and refugee brothers and sisters. I hope these stories will nourish us all.
Through regular newsletters, I can probably be a carrier to bring a little light to your day—a note from afar that can’t be found through ordinary travel:
- The thoughts and feelings of the marginalized and scattered
- Stories from local servants and forgotten witnesses
- My cross-cultural experiences and reflections
Thank you for choosing to walk alongside me, and I also encourage you to support this journey as you feel led. If you would like to give, simply subscribe with your email on this webpage, and you will receive regular updates!
Starting in December, on the 2nd of every two months (my birthday is on the 2nd!), There would be regular sharing and prayer meetings for the trip. You are most welcome to join and stand with me in prayer. Over the next year and a half of this journey, I believe you will form more connections with these people, and this experience may even become a testimony you can share with others!
GIVING:
This mission journey is entirely voluntary (without stipend). All expenses, approximately HKD195,000, including accommodation, meals, daily necessities, electronics, transportation, border crossing, medical needs, shared meals with companions, and supporting resource needs for seed ministries, will be self-funded. Budget overview (18-month)
Methods:
- Transfer to Hang Seng Bank Account (one-off/monthly pledge):
363 304197 668 - FPS: 6212 6502
Please send me a screenshot of your contribution for confirmation. At the end of the year, a list of supporters will be included in the updates, with only the last four digits of each phone number shown for privacy. As I am serving in a personal capacity, plesae note that no donation receipts will be issued.
