About Us

ASIAN BEACON, a contemporary Christian magazine, has been impacting lives in Malaysia for the past 49 years. Published four times a year, with an estimated readership of 45,000.

The magazine helps readers understand contemporary issues from a biblical perspective – issues such as work, relationships, parenting, money matters, health and social responsibility. It also features interesting testimonies of God’s power to transform lives.

Persaudaraan Asian Beacon Malaysia, its publisher, is a registered non-profit society that focuses on Media Ministry and rely 100% on free-will love offering/donations.

Over the years, Asian Beacon has built up a loyal network of readers, donors and distributors, among which are leaders in society, professionals, working adults, homemakers, retirees and students.

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History of Asian Beacon

1969 was the iconic year when man made it to the moon. That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. And somewhere in Malaysia, it was one small step for the Christian community with the birth of Asian Beacon. Started in Petaling Jaya by the late Ben Sawatsky, an American missionary from the Evangelical Free Church (EFC), Asian Beacon was originally an in-house magazine for the EFC.

In 1971, Ben Sawatsky passed on the editorship to Morrie Palmer a fellow missionary.

The first ever issue was very simple, with the painting of an Asian lady in a bamboo hat and shawl as the front cover. The first ever advertiser for the back cover was C.K. Tang – Singapore, who later founded C.K Tang department store in Singapore.

The first ever article of the magazine however had nothing to do with Martyrs. The title was Man in the Moon. Joining in on the hype of one of the greatest events of the 60’s the article talked about the importance of God even in the space age. As an astronaut cannot for a single moment cannot survive outside space, we too cannot meet God without becoming a new person in Christ. What a way indeed to launch the magazine. It may have not been a moon landing, but indeed it was a big step for a small publication that would last till today.

In September 2013, Asian Beacon revealed its digital strategy at an event to launch its e-magazine and revamped website.

The digital platforms of Asian Beacon (website, Facebook, e-magazine) was slowly gaining ground, with an active Facebook page that directs readers to our website which has more than three years’ worth of magazines uploaded, and other web-exclusive content such as devotionals and even books in soft copy. The events section is frequently updated to reflect the current activities and announcements of Malaysian churches.

In September 2013, Asian Beacon revealed its digital strategy at an event to launch its e-magazine and revamped website.

Vision

Collaborating with the Christian Community in the Media Ministry to make known His Glory

Mission

To help readers understand contemporary issues in the light of God’s word through all platforms

To network and cooperate with Churches and Christian Organizations for a more impactful Media Ministry

To be the resource hub for services to the Christian Community

To equip and develop local talents to serve in the Media Ministry

Advisor

Pastor Dato’ Dr Daniel Ho

Pastor Dr Philip Lyn

Pastor Jeremy Hendricks

Dr. Chong Kwong Tek

Legal Advisor

Mr Steven Fung

Executive Committee

Chairman
Ms Mary Chan

Vice-Chairman
Mr Paul Gan

Hon Secretary
Ms Cheng Suet Lai

Hon Treasurer
Mr Danny Cheah

Committee Members
Mr Tan Yoke Tee
Ms Melinya Sarah
Ms Elaine YM Lee

Head Of Operations

Mr Danny Cheah

Finance & Admin Manager

Ms Cheng Suet Lai

Editorial Board

Ms Goldie Chong (Sub-editor)