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  • Tak Sabar Kembali Ke Sekolah Selepas Dapat Ginjal Baru

    Tak Sabar Kembali Ke Sekolah Selepas Dapat Ginjal Baru

    Musim peperiksaan pertengahan tahun kini sudah pun bermula.

    Sedang kanak-kanak lain membuat persiapan bagi menghadapinya, Hazrie Alisman Norahman terlantar di hospital. Murid darjah satu itu pesakit ginjal yang baru sahaja melalui pemindahan buah pinggang.

    Anak bongsu dua beradik itu menjalani prosedur lebih lima jam itu pada 20 April lalu di Hospital Universiti Nasional (NUH) dan kini dirawat di Unit Jagaan Rapi (ICU).

    Bapanya, Encik Norahman Abu Bakar, 36 tahun, berkata anaknya yang telah sedar itu dijangka terus dirawat selama dua minggu di ICU sebelum dibenarkan berpindah ke wad biasa.

    “Mungkin selepas itu dia ditahan untuk satu lagi tempoh yang tidak dapat dianggarkan.

    “Yang penting dia pulih semula dan dapat kembali ke sekolah menyertai rakan-rakannya yang lain, belajar dan menjalani kehidupan normal bersama mereka,” kata Encik Norahman, pekerja kontrak dalam bidang logistik.

     

    Source: www.beritaharian.sg

  • Walid J. Abdullah: Character Applies For Both The Whites And The Reds

    Walid J. Abdullah: Character Applies For Both The Whites And The Reds

    Suddenly, there has been a burst of morality permeating Singapore society. You hear high and mighty proclamations about the importance of ‘character’ by ordinary Singaporeans. ‘Character is most important’; ‘without character one cannot serve as an MP’; ‘one’s character must be assessed to see if one is fit for public office’ etc.

    Undoubtedly, what Dr Chee did about 15 years ago (yes, 15 years, not days or even months) has left a sour taste in many people’s mouths, mine included. I grew up harbouring resentment towards him, because i felt he hindered the growth of the opposition, through that rash act. No doubt, the media made a meal out of it, but the fact remains that he provided the material for them.

    But what truly irks me, and makes me sick to my stomach, is the inconsistency. And double standards. These people who are taking the moral high ground, where were you when, just a while ago, a sitting Member of Parliament was suggesting we fence off foreign workers? Never mind keeping silent; some of these moral policemen (and policewomen) were actually justifying the said MP’s comments!

    Was that statement not reflective of ‘character’? Compare that to Dr Chee chasing former PM Goh: which act is more dangerous to Singapore society? Why was there no angst from these people?

    Now, i am not talking about the supporters of the ruling party who chide Dr Chee, but expressed disappointment at the ‘fencing’ remarks as well. These people, are perfectly entitled to question Chee’s ‘character’. What i cannot stand is those who practise selective outrage; when the politicians they support make mistakes, they keep quiet, or worse, try to make excuses.

    But when it comes to others, they immediately become more Catholic than the Pope, and more Islamic than the Prophet.

    Source: Walid J. Abdullah

  • MUIS: Ideologi ISIS Masih Terus Jadi Ancaman Serious

    MUIS: Ideologi ISIS Masih Terus Jadi Ancaman Serious

    PENANGKAPAN terkini satu lagi kumpulan pekerja Bangladesh menunjukkan ISIS dan ideologi pengganas terus menimbulkan ancaman serius.

    Demikian menurut satu kenyataan Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis), semalam.

    Meskipun adanya penangkapan ini, Muis berkata pengalaman pihaknya dengan pekerja Bangladesh selalunya positif.

    Ramai pekerja Bangladesh menyumbang masa dan tenaga sebagai relawan di masjid bersama-sama dengan relawan setempat yang lain.

    “Misalnya semasa bulan Ramadan, mereka membantu menyiapkan makanan dan buka bersama para jemaah yang lain,” kata Muis.

    Ia menambah bahawa masjid akan terus menyambut kedatangan Muslim daripada pelbagai latar belakang dan kerakyatan bagi program keagamaan dan kelas yang dijalankan guru agama bertauliah di bawah Skim Pengiktirafan Asatizah (ARS).

    Muis telah bekerjasama dengan Persatuan Bangladesh Singapura untuk meneroka lebih banyak inisiatif bagi menyokong pekerja Bangladesh dalam kehidupan sosio-agama mereka dan berintegrasi dengan masyarakat setempat.

    Muis juga menekankan pentingnya masyarakat Muslim Singapura terus berwaspada dan tidak membenarkan sebarang ajaran yang menggalak keganasan dan ekstremis berlaku dalam masyarakat.

     

    Source: www.beritaharian.sg

  • Walid J. Abdullah: Racism Only Occurs When The Commentary Fits

    Walid J. Abdullah: Racism Only Occurs When The Commentary Fits

    *When small Muslim children are called terrorists*

    ‘Oh this is a one-off incident. There is not much racism in Singapore.’

    *When girls in hijabs are attacked*

    ‘Let’s not make a mountain of a molehill. This is just one person.’

    *When a person is denied employment because of her race and religion*

    ‘This is bad judgment by an individual. Racism is not rampant.’

    *When a politician suggests fencing off foreign workers*

    ‘This is one misquoted statement. She gets along well with foreign workers in her ward. Let’s not make a big deal out of this.’

    *When a person is adjudged to be lazy solely because of his/her race*

    ‘Oh this is not widespread. People are generally racially tolerant.’

    *When a lady who calls out racists is attacked for the colour of her skin*

    ‘Oh those are just social media trolls. People are in actuality race-blind.’

    *When people are denied opportunities because of their faith*

    ‘Oh this is just pragmatism. Minorities shouldn’t complain too much. Racism is not a major issue.’

    *When clear-cut, indefensible racist incidents take place*

    ‘Racism exists everywhere.’

    —–

    *When a couple of teenagers express support for terrorist groups*

    ‘This shows that terrorism is a major problem. We need to ensure that our entire social fabric is intact, and is not affected by self-radicalized individuals. This is a clear and present danger to the harmony of our country, and we must spare no effort to tackle this issue. If left unchecked, this scourge could destroy everything that we have ever achieved.’

     

    Source: Walid J. Abdullah

  • Zulfikar Shariff: Should Malays Accommodate Other Communities, Or Should We Assimilate?

    Zulfikar Shariff: Should Malays Accommodate Other Communities, Or Should We Assimilate?

    A few years ago, I had a discussion with an Australian expert on history and politics in the Malay world.

    He asked me what I thought about racial relations among the Chinese and the indigenous communities in Malaysia and Indonesia.

    Specifically, he asked whether the Chinese in Malaysia is happier than those in Indonesia.

    While in Malaysia, the Chinese community is able to run their own schools, media, religious institutions, political associations and parties and maintain their identity, in Indonesia they had to fully assimilate, give up their Chinese names, culture and at times even their religion.

    He argued that it appears the Chinese community that has largely assimilated and become part of Indonesian society is happier and better adjusted than those that are given their rights and ability to maintain their identity in Malaysia.

    While the claim need to be tested, it does indicate how the Malays could have demanded full assimilation for better race relations among the communities.

    Instead, they try to accommodate other communities, even if some of them may not appreciate the accommodation

     

    Source: Zulfikar Shariff