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Pusat Konvensyen Calvary mercu tanda baru?

KUALA LUMPUR 16 Mac - Selepas Menara Berkembar Petronas, Kuala Lumpur bakal memiliki sebuah lagi mercu tanda baru iaitu Pusat Konvensyen Calvary (CCC) di Zon Antarabangsa, Bukit Jalil dekat sini.

Menurut laman web Calvary http://www.calvary.org.my/CCC/ , Pusat konvensyen tersebut yang dibina di atas tanah seluas 1.96 hektar dimiliki oleh Gereja Calvary di Damansara Height kini dalam proses pembinaan.

Bangunan setinggi enam tingkat itu yang memiliki keluasan binaan 600,000 kaki per segi bakal dilengkapi dengan pelbagai kemudahan.

Antara kemudahan tersebut ialah dewan serba guna, auditorium dengan 5,000 tempat duduk, bilik pelajar, bilik mesyuarat, asrama, pejabat pentadbiran, perpustakaan, kafeteria dan gimnasium.

Kemudahan lain ialah dua unit kediaman penjaga dan tiga tingkat tempat letak kereta bawah tanah.

Apabila siap kelak, CCC yang dibina oleh kontraktor Nam Fatt Construction Sdn. Bhd. akan melaksanakan pelbagai program yang membabitkan kegiatan holistik, seminar, aktiviti seni dan muzik serta pendidikan dan latihan vokasional.

Pusat itu juga akan berperanan menganjurkan aktiviti seperti konvensyen peringkat daerah, kebangsaan dan juga antarabangsa.

Sasaran utama pembinaan CCC ialah membangunkan kerohanian masyarakat di semua peringkat usia khususnya golongan muda dan melahirkan warganegara contoh.

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An Inside look at the CCC



The Calvary Convention Centre when completed will have a total built up area
of about 600,000 sq. ft. It will have facilities that are unique and dedicated to
enhancing the convention and educational environment.

Convention Centre facilities

Sub-dividable 5,000 seat auditorium
Stage with facilities for theatre and musical productions, including a fly-tower and orchestra pit
State of the art audio-visual & multimedia equipment
Backstage facilities including dressing rooms, lounge and prayer hall
Dance, arts and drama training/rehearsal rooms
Recording studio
Seminar and workshop rooms

Educational facilities

Lecture halls
Classrooms
Adult library
Children library
Nursery Care

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Other facilities

Covered entrance plaza
Multi-purpose community/recreational/banquet hall
Cafeteria, bookshop and other amenities
Administrative offices
Counselling rooms
Hostel and guest apartments
3-level basement car park
Garden sanctuary



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NICE LOCATION

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The design is so futuristic!

Construction progress as of July 2009
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wow... nice!!!!

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Crisis rocks Calvary Church
By CHARLES FERNANDEZ and STUART MICHAEL


THE Calvary church in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, is rocked with controversy over alleged mismanagement of funds.

A group of church members, who call themselves the Truth, Transparency and Good Governance Group (TTG), is demanding for accountability and transparency over the use of church funds from the Calvary Church’s Board of Deacons (BOD) led by senior pastor (SP) Rev. Tan Sri Prince Guneratnam.

A member of the TTG, which is said to be supported by 300 church members, had also lodged a police report over the matter at the Brickfields police station early this year.

The feud between the two groups has now even gone onto cyberspace with both sides trading accusations over various issues.

The disagreement, among others, includes the rising construction costs of the Calvary Convention Centre at Bukit Jalil, alleged transfer of substantial funds from the church into the accounts of a personal ministry headed by the SP without members’ knowledge, poor financial management, claims of nepotism, and the sacking of a well-respected deacon for speaking out.

The spat, which began 19 months ago, was said to be the main cause for the dwindling congregation at the church.

There were attempts by mediators to get both groups to resolve their dispute for the betterment of the church, but it never materialised.

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Futuristic: An artist impression of space ship-like Calvary Convention Centre , a project by Malaysian architect Datuk Dr Ken Yeang.

A check with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) revealed that the Calvary Church in Damansara Heights is not registered with the body. However, a ROS spokesman said all church accounts should be made available for scrutiny by church members at all times.

A Council of Churches Malaysia spokesman said the church being a religious body, there was no reason for a spat, as they were all required to follow high ethical standards.

“It’s public money. In this case, the church members have a right to know how their money is being spent. It is a practice for all religious bodies to make available the accounts for scrutiny. Apart from the Catholic Church, there is a retirement age for deacons/pastors. The church cannot have someone on their payroll for life,” said the spokesman when asked to comment on church accounts and retirement age.

The disagreement over the lack of transparency over church funds led to the resignation of Dr Lum Siew Heng, who had been a deacon for 11 years, from the BOD in November last year.

Following this, the TTG wanted the rest of the deacons, including the SP, to emulate Dr Lum and resign so that the church could continue to move forward.

“The SP is the voice of the church; he is the head of the deacons and what he says has a significant influence on the rest of the board of deacons,” said a TTG spokesman.

The TTG claims that while the whole church waits in anticipation for a conclusion to the 19-month saga that has caused much hurt, confusion, strife and division in the church, another threat looms on the horizon: financial disaster can erupt in the event of the failure of the Calvary Convention Centre (CCC) in Bukit Jalil.

The CCC, the TTG claims, has been dogged by controversy right from the beginning. The project was supposed to cost RM50mil, excluding land cost, but this has now ballooned to RM150mil.

Although the project started with much hope for a new beginning for the Calvary Church, work on the project subsequently took a bad turn.

The project, which was scheduled to have been completed by October this year, is now left temporarily abandoned due to the stoppage of work by the main contractor since April this year. Two Sundays ago, the pastors announced that the church had issued a Notice of Default to the main contractor,

“The church commenced the project, knowing right from the start that there were not enough funds to complete it. Despite selling some properties and obtaining a bank loan, the church still has to continue raising a lot of funds to finish this extravagant project.”

The escalation of construction and material costs has added to the financial woes and the congregation are concerned that the church will not be able to raise enough money to pay for the construction.

Questions are also being asked on the RM9mil Calvaryland project, a large welfare home designed for orphans, the homeless and single mothers in Sungei Pelek. The home, which was built to house at least 200 people, is almost empty with only four residents.

When met to get his side of the story pertaining to the claims made by the TTG, Rev. Guneratnam said he was fully aware of the allegations made against him and the BOD.

“Yes, I am aware of all the accusations and I know who those people are. They have even made police reports but this is not the way to solve a church problem. A church problem should be contained within the sanctity of the church and not be made available for public consumption,” Guneratnam said.

Guneratnam said everything was done above board and he had even invited the TTG to sit and discuss the issues for the benefit of the church.

However, a recent effort by two Christian leaders to mediate between the two groups failed because the SP and his deacons could not make it on the agreed date.
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the coolest church....and ken yeang is the architect...no wonder!!

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Latest Progress as per Jan 2012

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It has been progressing well! the roofs have been up!

The biggest modern church in Malaysia has resumed construction and is currently at advanced construction.


Calvary Convention Centre, Bukit Jalil, suburban Kuala Lumpur
Source:
- http://www.calvary.org.my/ccc/ccc.html (Jan 2012)
- http://www.calvary.org.my


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The skyline of Bukit Jalil suburban

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look like fighter jet inspired.

I dont like the design but i think its a good start for the architect to make better futuristic designs next time.

Better if they can design like this

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how much it is to build this structure ??

how much it is to build this structure ??
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Crisis rocks Calvary Church
By CHARLES FERNANDEZ and STUART MICHAEL

The CCC, the TTG claims, has been dogged by controversy right from the beginning. The project was supposed to cost RM50mil, excluding land cost, but this has now ballooned to RM150mil.

Mega church phenomenon has reached malaysia . I can't wait when they invite pat robertson to come preach and pouting "my fellow christian israel is under attack you have to do something " and thousand pas , pas and perkasa protesting outside . That would be quite awesome sight.
Cheers

^^ there are rumours that lotsa corruption is involved in this project. (the project was stalled for some time before this, and the contractor a famous PLC also went into financial difficulty for some time)

I hope it's not true as this is a religious bulding.

This is the church building ?

Now can be seen clearly from MEX highway..quite big..

Malaysia opens Southeast Asia's Largest & "Most Modern" Church today...

This is the main auditorium with a 5,000-seater... the church has many halls with a total size of over 600,000 square foot of internal space.

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In the backdrop few days ago ::: during rehearsal for the Heaven & Earth Rejoice! Musical Event which was held today.

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This year's Easter is quite significant to Malaysia. Why?

1. My Government celebrates almost its 2nd year of official "political" ties with the Vatican City; and
2. Marking the opening of Southeast Asia's Largest Church outside of Kuala Lumpur.

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Since this is an interesting news, I'll post in full...


As SEA’s biggest church opens, Christians dismiss Malaysian Muslim backlash
The Malaysian Insider | By Boo Su-Lyn | March 31, 2013
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Malaysian Pentecostal church Calvary Church brushed off fears of a potential backlash from Muslims, even as it celebrated Easter today at its newly opened building here that is touted to be the largest in Southeast Asia.

The RM200 million 600,000-square-feet building dubbed the Calvary Convention Centre (CCC) in Bukit Jalil boasts a 5,000-seat auditorium, as well as a multi-purpose hall, classrooms, lecture halls, a nursery and other spaces that will be converted into retail stores and cafes.

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The exterior of the 600,000-square-foot Calvary Convention Centre (CCC). — Picture by Saw Siow Feng

“What is there to feel threatened about? It’s a landmark that shows Malaysia is truly a land that’s multi-cultural,” Calvary Church associate pastor David Seah told The Malaysian Insider today, after the Easter service this morning that was attended by some 3,000 people.

“I don’t foresee any potential backlash,” he added.

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The 3,000-strong congregation sings worship songs to a 120-strong choir and a band with drums and electric guitars. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng

Some Muslims expressed on their blogs in 2011 uneasiness with the size of the CCC, saying that it was a threat to the position of Islam as the country’s official religion and that it might be used to convert Muslims.

But Seah stressed that Calvary Church did not proselytise Muslims, saying: “When we gave out tracts, we told members not to put them in Muslim homes.”

The Pentecostal church pastor said that the construction of CCC on commercial land began in 2007 and was completed this year, noting that it would be able to accommodate its 3,000-strong congregation that was previously spread out in Damansara Heights, Damansara Perdana and Cheras.

Calvary Church senior pastor Rev Dr Tan Sri Prince Guneratnam wept when he took to the podium to deliver his sermon on Easter, the most important day on the Christian calendar that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

“We are here. We made it,” said Guneratnam in a trembling voice, before wiping his eyes.

Some church members reportedly accused Guneratnam in 2008 of mismanaging funds and expressed concern over the rising cost of the CCC project, which was originally estimated at RM50 million, leading to a long dispute that split the church.

Guneratnam urged the congregation today to make an Easter donation, besides contributing their regular tithes of 10 per cent of their income, pointing out that the church still had loans to pay.

“God can provide your needs,” said Guneratnam, as cloth bags were passed around the congregation to collect the money.

He told The Malaysian Insider after the service today that CCC was not built as a threat to the Muslims, or to proselytise them, but to facilitate the church’s activities.

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Associate Pastor Stephen Kum similarly doubted that Muslims would oppose the building of the CCC.

“There’s freedom of religion in this country,” Kum told The Malaysian Insider.

“We’re not here to provoke, we’re not here to make a statement. We’re just here to be a church. We’re growing,” he added.

Calvary Church publicity coordinator Chua Suat Khim pointed out that the church was forced to rent various stadiums previously to host Easter and Christmas events.

“We had difficulties. They cancel our programmes sometimes...we felt, in the long run, it’s better to build,” said Chua.

The two-hour Easter service at Calvary Church featured a full-fledged band with drums and electric guitars, as well as a 120-strong choir, that led the congregation through several songs before Guneratnam’s sermon.




Calvary to present story of Easter through special musical in its own new church premise
The Star | Thursday March 28, 2013

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Uplifting performance: The musical promises impressive staging designs, heartwarming songs and captivating dances.

EASTER is observed all over the world, though not everyone knows the story behind this special day. If you are keen to find out about Easter, catch Heaven & Earth Rejoice!, a musical presentation by Calvary Church, Kuala Lumpur.

The musical will run tomorrow at 8pm, as well as on Saturday and Sunday at 5pm.

For the past 27 years, Calvary Church has presented musicals on Easter and Christmas every year. This year’s show, however, promises something different.

Instead of using a rented venue, this musical will be held in Calvary’s very own, recently completed building, the Calvary Convention Centre (CCC) in Bukit Jalil.

In preparation for Heaven & Earth Rejoice! and to raise awareness of the completion of the CCC in the surrounding neighbourhoods, Calvary and more than 300 volunteers distributed handbills and leaflets to homes within a 5km radius of the CCC in Bukit Jalil.

Heaven & Earth Rejoice! depicts the story of Jesus Christ and his life on earth. From the majestic throne of heaven and the manger in Bethlehem to the streets of Jerusalem and the cross on Golgotha, the musical will showcase the perennial Easter story through impressive staging designs, heartwarming songs and captivating dances. The musical will feature songs packed with uplifting melodies such as Go Change The World, Trust His Heart and Glory Glory.

The 270-strong cast of actors, singers and dancers will bring this timeless story alive in the CCC’s 5,000-seater auditorium.

To help the audience understand the relevance of the Easter Story, the church’s senior pastor, Rev Tan Sri Prince Guneratnam, senior pastor of Calvary Church, will deliver hope-filled messages every night.

Read More >>> http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2013/3/28/central/12885697&sec=central

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Official Church & Easter Website

>>> http://www.calvary.org.my/
>>> http://www.easter.org.my/


Calvary Church Kuala Lumpur gets ready to soft-open its doors this Easter weekend
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