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Inconsiderate RC Member BBQ Food Along Common Corridor

Dear editor,

My inconsiderate neighbour every CNY BBQ outside the house then flower pots display until I open my door also can see…Put personal stool under my window take it like their personal garden.

Such a bully yet when my mother complain about then to the town council 15++ years ago guess what the person told my mother? Sorry please close one eye la the husband is RC member…WTF!!

And when I was in primary school we told them nicely that BBQ near plant can cause fire hazard they decided to quarrel then we call police to talk to them in the end what happen? The police just pass it off as neighbour dispute….

For sooo many years we tolerate your nonsense yet again and again you take advantage of us seriously you are such a bully spoil my CNY! still so arrogantly tell us to close the door coz you need to heat up the charcoal then what about my guest? You trying to tell me my guest should just stay indoor and all close the door? I cannot open my door for me guest to be at tht corridor too?? Don’t be ridiculous!

Pasir Ris Punggol Town Council is this how your rc member should treat their neighbors? When police tell them not to do it their still tell the police and SCDF what to do by saying that they should go assist in other major place instead of such small issue then what if fire really broke out from such small bbq?

Prevention is better than cure these people still say no one at home for so many year no complain now move back want to complain what’s the excuse? Town council already say they are wrong to do such things means no excuse!

Connie de Silva

Source: www.allsingaporestuff.com

February 10, 2016
Malay Family: Chinese Neighbours Offered Us CNY Goodies, We Will Do The Same During Hari Raya

I usually do not write on the internet about such things, but I feel this needs to be shared for awareness.

I am your typical Malay neighbour. I stay on the fourth floor of a HDB in Admiralty with a family of three, including my wife and two children, next to a Chinese couple.

Today, the Chinese couple turned up at my door offering me goodies, kueh lapis, egg crackers and pineapple tarts. They say that it is for my family. I was touched and for a moment I didn’t know what to reply them except “thank you” and “Happy New Year”.

I discussed this with my wife and we both agree that we will return them the favour the next time during Hari Raya.

All this leads me to think about the things that were posted these past few weeks. When Mr Shanmugam says we Muslims are more separate from the others, how true is that? Maybe for some of the not so confident, it is confusing to wish others well on their festive holidays without confusing their own hearts for Allah.

Not for us, we appreciate what this couple has done for us, We will wish them Happy Chinese New Year and share with them our blessings when it is our festival.

Amri
A.S.S. Contributor

Source: www.allsingaporestuff.com

February 9, 2016
PERGAS: Islamic Scholars Divided Over Festive Greetings To People Of Other Faiths, PERGAS Of The View That It Is Acceptable In Singapore Context

Will the PAP MP Dr Maliki Osman retract his statement?

On 26th January 2016, Dr Maliki made a comment about Islam in Parliament that has been proven wrong.

The PAP MP Dr Maliki Osman….in his speech about extremism..

Referred to discussions among Muslims that it may not be permitted for Muslims to wish non Muslims for their festivals.

As reported on ChannelnewsAsia…

when discussing the opinion that it is not allowed in Islam..

“Dr Maliki said senior, respected scholars have spoken up and contradicted the message. Citing a report in Berita Harian, the MP said that such bans have no basis in Islam.”

The PAP MP Dr Maliki appears to have made an unequivocal statement that is has “no basis in Islam”.

And yet..

The Singapore Islamic Scholars & Religious Teachers Association – Pergas

has sent out guidance to Muslims in Singapura with regard to the issue.

According to the guidance, there is a difference in opinion on whether it is allowed in Islam.

Pergas provided a rather balanced position.

Importantly, they provided the Islamic evidence for those who believe it is not permitted (and those who believe it is)..

Dr Maliki Osman claimed there is no basis…the scholars said there is.

Will Dr Maliki Osman now retract his statement?

Source:
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/…/all-hands-on-…/2458936.html

Source: Almakhazin SG

February 7, 2016
SDP: Minister’s Silence On Benjamin Lim’s Suicide Is Troubling

The SDP expresses our deepest sympathies to the family of Benjamin Lim. His suicide is a tragedy that could have been avoided.

There is a reason why the law and society treat minors differently from adults: They are presumed to not possess the full maturity in thought and deed as adults. Common sense would have indicated to the authorities to proceed with caution when dealing with minors. Yet, five police officers were dispatched to arrest the boy.

Even if the police were concerned that Benjamin would not be co-operative and could overpower the officers and escape, how far could he have run? And even if he did make a getaway, did the police not have his family, school and classmates that they could contact?

Also of concern is whether the number of officers sent to arrest Benjamin signaled an aggressive police mindset that was carried over into the interrogation room.

School officials must be aware that their duty is, first and foremost, to protect students’ welfare as well as their families’ interests. Doing this would not impede law enforcement officers from carrying out their duty. It would, on the other hand, help to prevent tragedies like Benjamin’s suicide from taking place.

But there is something else that is equally disconcerting. The Ministers for Law, Education, and Home Affairs have kept silent on the matter. Given that a teenager has committed suicide resulting from a series of actions involving the police and the school, it behooves the Ministers to, at the minimum, address the situation and see how the matter is resolved and future incidents prevented.

Instead of looking into the matter, Todayonline runs a headline saying: “MPs, experts laud police review of interview process involving minors”. Why are MPs and the media not speaking up on investigating the circumstances that led to a 14-year-old committing suicide after police interrogation? Instead, they are lauding the review of a procedure that should not have been in practice in the first place.

In any developed country, the standard operating procedures (SOPs) would require minors to be accompanied by a parent, guardian or lawyer during interrogation. Its SOPs would also require video recordings of all police interrogations. Without these protections of minors’ rights – indeed the rights of all persons under interrogation – we will never know the treatment meted out to Benjamin during the three hours or so in police custody.

The public is upset over this incident and deserves full accounting from the Government.

Dr Wong Souk Yee
Chairperson
Singapore Democratic Party

Source: http://yoursdp.org

February 6, 2016
88-Year-Old Karang Guni Auntie Cannot Stop Smiling After Abang Melayu Helped Her

Happy Chinese New Year 2016.

Was driving back home in Toa Payoh when suddenly i saw a trolley rolling down the road with full of unused items. I was puzzled and i look around for the owner of the trolley. Ended up i saw another trolley bigger than the first one with more items and behind all this huge items i saw a small old lady. She almost get hit by a car due to her pushing the trolleys in the middle of the road. And best part there were about 2 to 3 cars passing by and never did stop and help her. Manage to stop and push up the first trolley to the pavement followed by attending to her. While approaching her all u can see is her half face with her hands waving. Due to huge boxes covering most of her body. From far she shout ‘uncle boleh tolong saya uncle boleh tolong saya!’ Which is ‘help me help me!’

Cut story short help her since i have a van. And she direct me to the place where she is going. HONESTLY if she push it on her own its gonna take her 1hr30mins or so But it was only a 5 min drive. While in the van. We talked. She was 88 years old live in toa payoh. She has kids but lost contact with her. (True or not i donno) She only drinks coffee and eat kueh pau. Spent the rest of the day serching for unused items.

Best question and answer.

Me: aunty you angkat barang kenapa banyak sangat? Satu orang dua trolley. You sudah tua makin sakit.
Her reply moved me!

Aunty: Chinese new year sudah mau datang. Saya harus kerja kuat kuat nanti dapat wang lebih boleh beli makan sedap. Boleh kasi wang sama budak budak.

And seriously it moved me! She work so hard and earn so little and her thoughts for Chinese new year is so huge. I envy her spirits.

And i never know hows a life of karang guni in Singapore till i met her. She directed me in someplace where she can sell it. And she teach me to put the items accordingly. Like papers with papers cupboards with cupboards metal with metal etc. And FYI i got scolded by her for messing it up. So have to redo everything balik. Not easy! Seriously not easy. And i got stop and questioned by Police Officer due to parking my van in the opposite direction. Which i didnt realise and the aunty directing to the place. And they left!

After all is done. I have to make my move and go home. Aunty never stop saying thank you uncle thank you uncle. Tak ada orang tolong sama saya cuma you sahaja. I told her its okay. If people help you take it as a blessing. If people dont help you dont expect much. We owe no one a living. Aunty replied. Wahhh saya happy la ini hari. So cute i tell you the aunty.

Before moving off handed a certain amount of money and all of a sudden she cried. And this is what she say. “I asked your help not for money. I asked your help to help carry the stuff cos im old and weak not for your money” translated thou.

My reply “no worries. Keep the money. Get yourself good food. Bak kut teh or whatever u wanna eat. Get yourself good drink like wheat grass or soya bean. I dont want you to eat kueh pau and drink coffee tmr. Have something good for yourself. Prepare yourself for Chinese New Year. Buy what is necessary.”

Her face expression is priceless. Smiling with a lil tear dropping. And continue saying thank you Uncle! And i depart with good bye aunty and kong xi fa cai.

And the smile on her face stuck on my mind. I guess this is the most wide smile she smiled before. I thank Allah for letting me meet this aunty and give me the chance to help her. Things happen for a reason. Kindness start with oneself. May we be different in colours but kindness show no difference in colours. And Alhamdullilah everything is smooth. Aunty reached her destination safely.

Every happiness starts with you. To all my Chinese friend. Happy Chinese New year.

Psst. The pictures is she request to take all because ” uncle amek gambar saya la jadi uncle boleh ingat saya. Nanti bila uncle rindu sama saya uncle boleh tengok gambar saya.” Translated “uncle take my picture so you can remember me. As and when you miss me just see the pictures and you will be remembered.”

Thank you.
Kong xi fa cai!

Source: Syam Sj

February 5, 2016