In November 2025, the Malaysian High Court ruled that the government was complicit in the 2017 disappearance of Pastor Raymond Koh and ordered that his wife, Susanna, receive significant financial compensation. The court also directed the release of a government report containing information about the disappearance, despite authorities' insistence that the document was classified as "top secret." For more details on this ruling, see this report.
Following the court decision, the government filed an appeal, and a stay was granted pending its outcome. Susanna expressed concern that the appeal process could take up to five years to conclude. However, in an unexpected turnabout, the Malaysian government withdrew its appeal on April 1st. Pastor Raymond's family is now expected to gain access to the previously classified report, and the investigation into his disappearance is set to recommence.
In response to this decision, Amnesty International Malaysia has called for concrete and transparent action by the authorities: "If the government is truly committed to ensuring accountability and preventing future enforced disappearances, it must swiftly conduct independent, transparent and effective investigations followed by the prosecution of all those suspected of criminal responsibility." To learn more about Pastor Raymond's case, or to read about other situations of persecution involving our Malaysian brothers and sisters in Christ, go to our country profile.
- In light of this latest development, pray that the full truth surrounding Pastor Raymond's mysterious disappearance would be revealed, and that justice will ultimately prevail.
- Having lived with uncertainty and anguish for nearly 10 years since his abduction, may Susanna, along with her family and friends, experience God's sustaining presence, reassuring comfort and overflowing peace.
- Prayerfully uphold all believers throughout this Southeast Asian country, asking the Lord to help them remain steadfast in their faith and further embolden their Christian witness so they can compassionately reach others with the Gospel in their Malaysian communities.
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