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  • Pesta Maksiat Better Beer Festival 2017 Cancelled Due To A Possible Militant Attack

    Pesta Maksiat Better Beer Festival 2017 Cancelled Due To A Possible Militant Attack

    The Better Beer Festival 2017 could not be allowed to go on because of the fear of a possible attack by militant groups, says Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun. The Inspector-General of Police said that Bukit Aman had received intelligence indicating that a militant group was planning to sabotage the event. “We also received information that a few parties planned to cause trouble during the event, and that it might also turn into a serious security matter,” he said in a statement on Thursday.  The IGP said Bukit Aman has to be proactive in sounding its objection against the festival to prevent any untoward incident from occurring.

    “Our stand against the hosting of the event is also aimed at preserving the safety and security of the people,” he said. On Monday, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said it had rejected the organiser’s application to hold the event after receiving an application for a permit on Aug 28. The DBKL announcement came a week after PAS central committee member Dr Riduan Mohd Nor spoke out against the event, calling it a pesta maksiat (vice party). He claimed that it would turn Kuala Lumpur into the “largest vice centre in Asia”.

     

    Source: The Star

  • Muar’s ‘Muslims-Only’ Laundromat: Racism, Inciting Division Or Strictly Business Owner’s Rights?

    Muar’s ‘Muslims-Only’ Laundromat: Racism, Inciting Division Or Strictly Business Owner’s Rights?

    A self-service laundromat in Jalan Junid, Muar, which caters only to Muslim patrons, has sparked controversy on social media.

    Photographs of the shop’s signboard with the words – “For Muslim customers only. Muslim-friendly. Leave your shoes outside” – placed at the laundromat entrance have gone viral on Facebook.

    Netizens were divided in their opinion. Some praised the move, saying that it was done for the benefit of Muslim customers concerned given possible mixture of ‘najis’ (impurities) in the wash loads, while others criticised it as being unfair.

    Facebook user Zachary Arshad said he was disappointed at what the laundromat is doing as it could divide the community.

    “I’m Muslim, and this is completely overrated and unacceptable. Islam does not teach this. Islam is for all, Islam is to unite the people, not divide. This will only cause further divide among the people,” said Zachary.

    Others however felt that the owner’s actions were justified.

    Facebook user Suresh Pandian agreed with the laundromat’s owner’s move.


    Above: A photograph of the shop’s signboard with the words – “For Muslim customers only. Muslim-friendly. Leave your shoes outside” – placed at the laundromat entrance have gone viral on Facebook. Photo: New Straits Times

    “Well, if the owner is a Muslim and wants to run it in a Muslim way , I don’t think there is anything wrong with it . That is his right.”

    “Why are there a lot of negative comments here? (He) hasn’t mentioned anything racist,” said Suresh on the ‘Persatuan Gaya Hidup Sihat Pelabuhan Klang’ Facebook page.

    Indra Aditya, meanwhile, urged people to look at the issue positively.

    “A majority of his customers may have complained about being uncomfortable in sharing the usage (of the equipment) with non-Muslims.

    “This is not about being racist or about any religion…this is business,” said Indra Aditya.

    The religious authorities, meanwhile, believe that the owner is acting within his rights.

    Johor Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Abd Mutalip Abd Rahim said there was nothing wrong for the owner of the laundromat in imposing such a restriction as it was his right as a business owner.

    “Non-Muslims should not worry because there have options to patronise other laundromats elsewhere.

    “As Muslims who live in a multi-racial society, we cannot be too rigid in upholding such matters, but at the same time, should not belittle this effort taken by the operator of the laundromat either,” Mutalip told the New Straits Times.

    He said the state government has no plans to impose any such regulations statewide, and he urged people to better understand the concerns of Muslims in such issues.

    Johor Mufti Tahrir Samsudin said he welcomed the initiative taken by the business owner because some Muslims were doubtful in using self-service laundromats.

    “If someone wants to do it, then it is a good thing because some Muslims hold doubts over laundromat services.

    “It is better for Muslims to be free of such doubts when it comes to cleanliness as it will help Muslims fulfil religious obligations,” said Tahrir.

    Asked about the concept of laundromat services in Islam, Tahrir said that such a service should make sure that clothes are cleaned from minor and severe impurities.

     

    Source: http://www.todayonline.com

  • Najib Razak: Although My Father Or Grandfather Isn’t From Kerala, I Am Known As The Father Of Indian Development

    Najib Razak: Although My Father Or Grandfather Isn’t From Kerala, I Am Known As The Father Of Indian Development

    In what may be another attempt to court ethnic minority voters, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has declared himself a champion of development for the Indian community. He highlighted that he insisted on appointing a senior civil servant to head the Customs Department, despite objections to the candidate’s ethnicity.

    Addressing the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) general assembly yesterday, the Prime Minister said: “Although my father or grandfather isn’t from Kerala, I am known as the father of Indian development.”

    It was a sarcastic broadside against his mentor turned critic Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who is now chairman of the opposition Pakatan Harapan coalition. The former premier’s lineage includes ancestors from the southern Indian state.

    Mr Najib told the 2,000 MIC delegates that the opposition is merely trying to confuse people by labelling Malaysia a failed state.

    “The question is, what have they (the opposition) done for the Indians compared with what BN (Barisan Nasional) has done, more so after I took over the leadership of the country from Abdullah Badawi,” he said.

    “With his (Mr Abdullah’s) permission, I initiated (a) Cabinet committee on Indian affairs to further develop the Indian community because I realised that without intervention and political will, Indians would be neglected, marginalised and left behind.” The MIC is a component party of the ruling BN coalition.

    Mr Najib said he also prioritised Indians in the selection of the new director-general of Customs. “I do not mind telling you, even the appointment of the new director-general of Customs was difficult. I received petitions not to pick an Indian for the post,” he recounted.

    “I said no, he (Mr T Subromaniam) deserves the post because he is the most senior. I stood my ground.”

    In March, Mr Subromaniam was appointed to head the department. His appointment came despite grassroots efforts to petition for the post to go to a Malay candidate.

    However, some Indian community leaders were sceptical about Mr Najib’s comments. “When he held many important posts in the government prior to becoming the prime minister, what has he done for the Indians? Basically nothing,” said Mr A Rajaretinam, president of Malaysian Indian group Rapat.

    The Premier is believed to have been wooing the Chinese and Indian minorities, fuelling speculation that the general election could be held later this year.

    In July, Mr Najib said the government will study a request from the Indian-Muslim community to be recognised as Bumiputera. Earlier this month, he said he wanted to see a “stronger Chinese representation in the BN government”.

     

    Source: http://www.todayonline.com

  • No Death Penalty For Suspects Involved In Tahfiz School Fire

    No Death Penalty For Suspects Involved In Tahfiz School Fire

    The youths detained in connection with a fire at the Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah residential religious school in Datuk Keramat, which claimed the lives of 21 students and two teachers, cannot be punished with the death penalty. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said Section 97 (1) of the Child Act 2001 stated that the death penalty cannot be imposed on children under the age of 18. However, the court may imprison them for as long as consented by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong or the Yang Dipertua Negeri, she added.

    In addition, Section 94 of the same Act empowers the court to order the parents of the suspects to pay a fine or compensation, she said in a statement today. The police had detained seven youths, aged between 11 and 18, in connection with the fire which broke out at 5.15am on Sept 14. Azalina said all the suspects were still being remanded and investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder and Section 435 of the same code for mischief by fire. She hoped that the incident would serve as a lesson to all parties, especially parents, in the fight against crimes involving children. She also urged all parties to stop speculating and give space to authorities to complete the investigations. “I believe this case will be brought to justice,” she said.

     

    Source: Bernama

  • Pelajar Pengsan Selepas Melahirkan Bayi Perempuan Di Sekolah; Dia Dikatakan Melahirkan Bayi Bersendirian Sebelum Ditemui

    Pelajar Pengsan Selepas Melahirkan Bayi Perempuan Di Sekolah; Dia Dikatakan Melahirkan Bayi Bersendirian Sebelum Ditemui

    Seorang pelajar perempuan ditemui pengsan di surau sekolah menengah di sini, hari ini, selepas melahirkan bayi perempuannya, lapor Harian Metro.

    Pemangku Ketua Polis Daerah Jempol, Deputi Superintendan Azham Shah Azlan berkata, polis menerima panggilan daripada pihak sekolah yang memaklumkan penemuan pelajar berusia 15 tahun itu dalam keadaan tidak sedarkan diri di surau sekolah jam 10.30 pagi tadi.

    “Anggota polis pergi ke lokasi dan menemui pelajar terbabit terbaring bersama bayi perempuan di atas badannya.

    “Pelajar terbabit dikatakan melahirkan bayi itu bersendirian sebelum ditemui guru. Dia kemudian dihantar ke Hospital Jempol untuk rawatan lanjut bersama bayi itu,” katanya.

    Susulan kejadian itu, polis menahan seorang remaja lelaki berusia 16 tahun yang juga merupakan pelajar sekolah berkenaan untuk membantu siasatan.

    Kes disiasat mengikut Seksyen 376 Kanun Keseksaan.

     

    Source: http://www.thereporter.my