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Iraq Declares The Country Cleared Of ISIS Forces. Is This The End Of Them?

“Our forces are in complete control of the Iraqi-Syrian border and I therefore announce the end of the war against Daesh (ISIS),” Mr Abadi told a conference in Baghdad.

“Our enemy wanted to kill our civilisation, but we have won through our unity and our determination. We have triumphed in little time.”

As the authorities announced a public holiday yesterday “to celebrate the victory”, Mr Abadi said in a speech that Iraq’s next battle would be to defeat the scourge of corruption.

ISIS seized vast areas north and west of Baghdad in a lightning offensive in 2014.

Iraq’s fightback was backed by an air campaign waged by a US-led coalition.

The US State Department hailed the end of the jihadists’ “vile occupation” but cautioned that the fight was not over.

“The United States joins the Government of Iraq in stressing that Iraq’s liberation does not mean the fight against terrorism, and even against ISIS, in Iraq is over,” State Department spokesman Heather Nauert said.

Iraq’s close ally Iran already declared victory over ISIS last month, as the jihadists clung to just a few remaining scraps of territory.

But Mr Abadi said at the time he would not follow suit until the desert on the border with Syria had been cleared.

On the Syrian side of the border, ISIS is also under massive pressure. Last Thursday, Russia’s defence ministry said its mission in support of the Syrian regime to oust IS had been “accomplished” and the country was “completely liberated”.

Despite the victory announcements, experts have warned that ISIS retains the capacity as an insurgent group to carry out high-casualty bomb attacks using sleeper cells.

Other experts warned that ISIS fighters have shifted bases to war-torn Afghanistan.

Source: AFP

December 11, 2017
Jual Air Zam Zam Di Malaysia Boleh Didenda, Anda Mungkin Dipenjara

Selaras dengan larangan Kerajaan Arab Saudi, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) akan terus mengambil tindakan penguatkuasaan terhadap penjualan air zam zam.

Ketua Pengarah KKM, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah berkata, Kerajaan Arab Saudi hanya membenarkan pengedaran air zam zam secara percuma kepada jemaah haji dan umrah serta pelawat untuk kegunaan persendirian dalam kuantiti yang terhad semasa berlepas dari Arab Saudi.

Tegasnya, penjualan air zam zam tidak dibenarkan di Malaysia, menurut laporan Astro Awani.

“Selaras dengan ini, KKM melalui Bahagian Keselamatan dan Kualiti Makanan sedang mengambil dua tindakan penguatkuasaan terhadap penjualan air zam zam berdasarkan Seksyen 4(1)(f), Akta Makanan 1983.

“Hasil penguatkuasaan yang telah dijalankan sejak tahun 2012 sehingga 31 Okt 2017 di seluruh negara, sejumlah air zam zam bernilai RM58,191.80 (S$19287) telah dirampas. KKM sedang meningkatkan tindakan penguatkuasaan ke atas penjualan air zam zam.

“Di bawah Peraturan-Peraturan Makanan 1985, mana-mana orang yang disabitkan kesalahan menjual air zam zam boleh dikenakan denda tidak melebihi RM10,000.00 (S$3310) atau penjara tidak melebihi dua tahun,” katanya menerusi satu kenyataan media hari ini (9 Dis), seperti yang dipetik Astro Awani.

Jelas beliau, air zam zam diperolehi dari bawah tanah dan dikategorikan sebagai air mineral semula jadi seperti termaktub di bawah Peraturan 360A, Peraturan-Peraturan Makanan 1985.

“Pengimportan air mineral semula jadi memerlukan lesen punca air serta kelulusan dan pengesahan daripada pihak berkuasa geologi dan hidrologi dari negara pengeksport,” tambahnya, lapor Astro Awani.

Source: Astro Awani

December 11, 2017
Dibuang Keluarga Sebab Convert To Islam

Selepas dibuang keluarga kerana pengislaman saya, saya mulakan kehidupan saya from the scratch. Dulu masa saya tinggal bersama ayah, segala keperluan disediakan tanpa perlu meminta. Memang perit. Terlalu perit untuk ditelan. Bukan sekali dua saya ditipu dalam bisnes. Tapi apa yang saya boleh buat ialah bangun semula dan teruskan berjalan.

Bermula dengan menaiki basikal, saya perlahan-lahan berniaga secara kecil-kecilan untuk menampung perbelanjaan saya di universiti. Masa belajar di universiti, disitulah bermulanya kerjaya saya iaitu home tutor secara part time. Masa tu saya tak pandai nak cari klien. Apa yang saya buat masa tu ialah mencari klien melalui ejen. Namun, communication skill saya amat lemah. Saya takut berbicara dengan orang dan sangat kekok kerana saya amat tertekan selepas dibuang keluarga.

Jadi, saya mencari idea baru untuk mengumpul wang dengan ekspres supaya saya dapat beli sebuah motorsikal untuk kemudahan saya bergerak. Saya disahkan menghidapi penyakit scoliosis (tulang belakang bengkok berbentuk “c”). Saya terus buat buku mengenai kajian yang telah baca dan menarik saya masuk Islam.

Saya pergi ke semua gerai, kedai dan restoran untuk menjual buku saya tu. Saya print guna kertas A4 dan fotostat banyak2 dan laminate jadikan ia sebuah buku yang nipis. Masa tu, memang saya macam peminta sedekah. Bukan sekali dua saya dihalau, dihina dan buku saya pernah dicampak oleh pemilik restoran. Terus saya masuk tandas restoran tersebut dan menangis. Walaupun saya lelaki, tapi peristiwa tu tetap saya takkan lupa sampai bila-bila.

Kemudian, saya belajar untuk improve skill supaya saya boleh teruskan kerja sebagai home tutor walaupun masa tu hanya part time. Saya mengajar part time home tuition ketika belajar di universiti. Dari situ, saya tekad untuk kumpul duit untuk beli kereta dan rumah. Sebab dalam masyarakat cina, kami dididik untuk memiliki hartanah diusia muda. Memang ayah saya mampu beli rumah untuk saya ketika itu. Tetapi selepas masuk Islam, ayah saya membatalkan hasratnya itu. Jadi, saya sedaya upaya fikir cara lain untuk memiliki rumah. Saya tak selesa menyewa kerana banyak masalah yang perlu dihadapi. Saya memang takkan berkahwin selagi tak ada rumah kerana saya tak mahu isteri dan anak merasai kepahitan yang saya lalui. Saya nak bagi yang terbaik buat mereka walaupun rumah kos rendah. Bagi saya ia lebih baik daripada langsung tak ada.

To make story short, dari menyewa sebuah bilik stor, kemudian sewa bilik, akhirnya berkat saya mengajar home tuition, saya berjaya membeli sebuah rumah kos rendah yang bagi saya sudah cukup untuk saya berlindung dari hujan dan panas.

At the end of the day, people only know your name not your story.
(gambar ini adalah waktu saya ulang alik dari Kolej Kuis semasa semester break, disebabkan semua pelajar kena kosongkan bilik.)

Source: Adam Kelvin

December 11, 2017
Pakcik Hari-Hari Berdoa Agar Strike TOTO

Am walking towards Mawaddah Mosque 2 days ago for Friday prayers.

It was a long walk from my place.

Saw the pakcik TOTO fram afar and I increase my speed and finally caught up with him.

” assalamualaikum cik…”
” Wa alai Kum salam… Kau lagi.. mana2 kau Ada. Tak kerja ke?”
“Saya Mana kerja cik, saya makan hasil bini…. ”
“Untung kau.. pakcik kerja guard dah 20 tahun lebih.. istri pakcik Pat rumah jaga anak…”
“Cik nak gi Mana ni?”
“Go solat jumaat lah….”

At this point I’m trying change the topic and ask him about the TOTO results..

“It Hari cik beli TOTO Kena Tak?”
“Takde rezeki lah…”
“Ohhhh.. nanti cik doa lebih supaya rezki cik bertambah dan Tak payah lah cik beli TOTO lagik….”
“Tahulah…. Hari2 cik doa supaya cik kena TOTO… Kita merancang, tuhan menentukan”

In amacham cakap?? Tak tahu lagi macam Mana nak nasihat orang mcm ni…..

Source: Encik Gambir

December 11, 2017
Commentary: Is MUIS The Problem Or The Solution? Are They ‘Really There’?

Is MUIS the problem or the solution?

While the world express vociferous objections towards Donald trump for his blatant acts of provocation, our beloved MUIS is seen as being indifferent and muted towards the situation.

MUIS, for the longest time, has not been the representative of the Malay/Muslim community in Singapore.

It is not capable of expressing the sentiments and advancing the aspirations of the community. Its fecklessness is due to 2 crucial factors.

1. It receives funding from the gov.

2. The leadership of MUIS is not elected by the community but rather installed and approved by PAP gov

MUIS is the highest governing body for the Muslims in Singapore. We placed our hope that it acts for the best of our interest. Yet, MUIS has been found wanting on numerous occasions.

There are many instances where MUIS has taken on the narrative of the gov and became part of the state propaganda.

It has no organizational backbone to have views contrary to the state. It operates as if it has to take directives from the gov and wait for instructions on views deemed sensitive. This shows a clear lack of autonomy and of a weak leadership.

Frequently, the views or statements from MUIS mirrors those of the gov. In doing so, it runs the risk of being seen as subservient to a secular gov. It often uses weak justifications and rationale to which this PAP gov is known for.

Ive not read any statements from MUIS that are different from those of the PAP gov. Issues like;

– Tudung
– The banning of Mufti Menk
– Yusof Estes being denied entry
– The discrimination faced by our community in the workforce
– The Rohingyas
– The Palestinians

The list goes on. The near absence of the Malay/Muslim political voice in Singapore is reflected in how MUIS conducts itself on a national level.

If MUIS continues to be emasculated, and act only for its self-interest, then it will not be a surprise should one day, it becomes irrelevant to the very community it is supposed to serve.

If that happens, there’s a high chance that the community may seek other avenues for its spiritual consumption and with it, comes the real chance of radicalization slowly growing its base.

Source: Khan Osman Sulaiman

December 11, 2017