Singapore Mission
This page is for those who have received a mission call to the Singapore Mission. It’s a unique mission in that it also includes Malaysia. In the past, the Singapore Mission also included other countries as well such as India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and others as in the late 20th century. It was also known as the South Asia Mission before that. Singapore itself has several wards that make up a stake, and Malaysia consists of branches and districts. The mission president decides where in these two countries Elders and Sisters serve. The following table shows the possible areas missionaries will serve depending on the language they are called to speak.
There are several places that don’t include sisters (for various reasons):
Sarawak: Sibu Zone, Bintulu Zone, Kuching (Except for Kuching 1, Kuching 3 International and Batu kawa), Mukah.
Sabah: Tawau, Sandakan
West Malaysia: Melaka, Johor Bahru (undecided)
Singapore has several areas in which sisters don’t normally serve, but it’s up to the mission president.
We invite you to learn your mission language well, and are willing to help you learn it more effectively. We’ve prepared a few links to help you learn more about your mission call, the culture, food, traditions, and the different flavors of Asia.
Here are several rules/laws you need to obey while in Malaysia or Singapore
Basic rules that each missionary in Malaysia should know:
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Muslims cannot change their religion.
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Everyone has the right to practice their own religion, however religious issues should not be pressed.
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Follow the rules of the road.
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Don’t become involved in political demonstrations.
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Don’t gather in large groups of missionaries, especially in West Malaysia.
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Don’t argue or bring up religious or political issues.
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Don’t make fun of the current administration of the government.
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In Chinese temples, don’t stand, do inappropriate things, or spit where you shouldn’t.
Basic rules that each missionary in Singapore should know:
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Chewing gum isn’t allowed in public places.
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Spitting isn’t allowed in public places.
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Don’t eat or drink on the MRT (subway) or at its stations.
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Don’t ride your bike in areas where it’s not allowed (you’ll get fined).
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No door-knocking in proselyting.
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Don’t litter.
There are several laws that you need to obey where you’re in these countries. Malaysian laws may confuse you at first, but you’ll learn quickly. For example, nonresidents of Sarawak need a passport to enter Sarawak even if they are from other parts of Malaysia (Sabahans and people from West Malaysia). They’ll be given a stamp that lets them stay for 30 days. It’s actually easier for foreigners to get into Sarawak compared to Sabahans or people from West Malaysia. This is because officials and the majority of people openly welcome Christians, and there are over 3000 church buildings there.
