Standing and Finance Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Diocesan Chancellor, Canon Andrew Khoo.

In addition to his wide-ranging work in the fields of human rights, public interest cases, public advocacy, and legal reform, Canon Andrew is a member of the Anglican Consultative Council Standing Committee; a Trustee of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Anglican Communion Fund; and a member of Malaysia’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Racial and Religious Harmony.

He has previously served as Chancellor to the Archbishop of the Province of the Anglican Church in South-East Asia, and is currently Chancellor to the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of West Malaysia.

“Canon Andrew’s ongoing experience working in an Asian and predominantly Muslim-majority context is of particular relevance to us,” said Bishop Sean, addressing an extraordinary meeting of Synod last night (23 September; see previous story).

“In his role as Chancellor, he will advise me as the Diocesan Bishop, the Synod and Standing and Finance Committee, and our Constitutional Review Committee where necessary, on various issues of ecclesiastical law that I or they will bring to his attention in relation to the Diocese and its Constitution.” 

When requested, Canon Andrew will also offer advice on implications for the Diocese in relation to developments within the Anglican Communion, and on the laws of the countries in which the Diocese has a presence.

“In addition,” said Bishop Sean, “I would want him to review of the Constitution, Canons, practices and procedures of the Diocese, with the aim of strengthening our processes and filling in any lacunae in their provisions, so that the Diocese is well prepared to meet future challenges. 

“We are fortunate to have Canon Andrew’s support and professional expertise to draw on, and we are grateful to him for accepting this pro bono role.”