Paul Tan Chee Ing

Paul Tan Chee Ing (5 April 1940–) is a Malaysian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Melaka–Johor and as the president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia.

Quotes

• In any case, this is a blatantly political issue, which ambiguously exploits the religious issue.
  • Bishop of Melaka-Johor tells Fides: no to violence and political use of religion (29 January 2010)

• The Bible is the Good News of salvation, which comes to all those who are open to it.
  • Bishops: The Bible is a call to all, those who write “Christian publications” seized on (25 March 2011)

• Every man is born with an inherent impulse toward freedom and toward the search for truth which should lead, ultimately, to love, but to achieve true freedom, it is necessary to remove all obstacles such as prejudice, distorted views, hate, anger, greed, which leads to corruption. This means that reconciliation with others is a prerequisite to attain true freedom.
  • The Church: yes to a Commission for truth and reconciliation (26 June 2012)