I’m not a pious Muslim by any means but even I cannot take this……who in their right mind would claim that Prophet Muhammad liked eating lasagna?!
There are so many ways to market your food. You don’t have to resort to this to bolster your sales.
You are just making it confusing for Muslims and making Muslims the laughing stock of others.
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The next time you GRABCAR / GRABSHARE / GRABHITCH – please do becareful.
Hi all. Wanna bring your attention to this – especially ladies. (PLEASE SHARE THIS)
My friend and i booked grabhitch yesterday (02/01/2017) at about 2250 hours from 444 PASIR RIS DRIVE 6 to MUSTAFA CENTRE. Awhile later, we got a driver. While waiting for the driver at the foot of the block, my friend received an incoming call from the driver directing us to go to level 2 of the carpark which was just right behind the block.
Not thinking anything was amiss, we went. Upon reaching, we saw this blonde tatooed guy with a CHIHUAHUA barking aggresively – non-stop. He told us to quickly get in the car.
As i recalled reading an article about an incident between a grab driver, his pet and his passenger, i told my friend to not board the car. We told him politely that i am not comfortable taking his car, with his aggresive barking chihuahua. We also said to him that he should inform us first if he is bringing a pet with him to check if we were comfortable with it or not.
He then replied, “FUCK OFF, IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE THEN DON’T HITCH OR GRAB!!” We were both stunned. I told him that the only reason I am not comfortable with it was because his dog was barking aggressively throughout the 8 to 10 minutes we were there. We have the right to refuse the ride because he did not inform us that we will be grab hitching with a chihuahua. He asked us to get lost and made rude and sarcastic remarks.
Not wanting to aggravate him further, we walked off. I called grab customer service and told her about the situation and she said that she will write a report about the driver.
Definitely, the WORST driver with an ULTIMATE SHIT ATTITUDE ever.
Driver Name: STAR
Car: MITSUBISHI COLT CABRIOLET – SJB8521G
Source: Danial Botak
GET WELL SOON
We received news that Ustaz Sallim Jasman is not well and currently being treated in a hospital.
We seek your kind prayers for his health and recovery. May he continues to be the source of inspiration for the Singapore Muslim community.
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SEMOGA CEPAT SEMBUH
Kami dimaklumkan bahawa yang dihormati lagi disayangi, Ustaz Sallim Jasman kini berada di hospital.
Mari sama-sama kita mendoakan agar beliau diberi kesihatan serta kesembuhan. Semoga diberi ketabahan dan kekuatan untuk terus menabur bakti kepada masyarakat Islam Singapura.
Source: Singapore Islamic Scholars & Religious Teachers Association – Pergas
He fell after being pushed during a minor pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
In the confusion, someone stepped on Mr Abdul Ghafur Mohd Ibrahim’s left ankle.
Today, the 59-year-old bus driver is recovering in a hospital in Jordan, with his left leg amputated after it was infected by flesh-eating bacteria.
Facing a rising medical bill that is at $123,000 currently, Mr Abdul Ghafar’s family is trying to raise money, along with the sum needed to repatriate him.
His son-in-law Mohamad Ameen Said Abdul Kadir, 37, told The Straits Times on Monday: “We’re shocked that a small ankle injury could become so serious. We were heartbroken when we learnt he was infected by flesh-eating bacteria.”
Mr Abdul Ghafur and his wife were part of a group that left Singapore on Dec 11 to perform their “umrah”.
After his fall, and towards the end of the pilgrimage, he discovered big blisters on his left foot.
As he was staying in Jordan then, he checked into Al Khalidi Hospital in Amman on Dec 23.
For the next three days, doctors gave the Malaysia-born Singapore permanent resident antibiotics to control the infection on his ankle, which was oozing pus.
Three members of Mr Abdul Ghafur’s family flew to Jordan on Dec 27 to keep his wife company.
Despite the antibiotics, the infection continued to spread aggressively, said Mr Ameen, an operations manager.
Mr Abdul Ghafur’s infection worsened after he developed high fever and low blood pressure and eventually, the left leg had to be amputated above the knee.
Today, the bacterial infection appears to be contained, although Mr Abdul Ghafur remains in intensive care and is being supported by a ventilator.
While he is recovering, his family has been saddled with a hefty medical bill.
A copy of the 35-page medical bill and medical report was shown to ST.
His 35-year-old daughter, who wanted to be known only as Madam Rabiathul, said “the medical fees are too high for us to cover”.
Through contributions made by strangers who had seen the family’s plea for donations on social media, the family has managed to raise around $32,000, which is still not enough.
They also expect the bill to increase.
Mr Ameen felt the $55 travel insurance his father-in-law had paid as part of the “umrah” package was “inadequate”.
ST understands that the travel insurance covers only $20,000 for hospitalisation and $50,000 for repatriation to Singapore.
Mr Ameen said: “The cheapest quote to fly him back to Singapore with proper medical attention is around US$120,000 ($174,000).
“And he is in no condition to fly.
“What is important for the family right now is to generate as much funds as possible. We’re thankful some help is coming our way.”
Mr Ameen said he had sought assistance from Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The family is also looking into Mr Abdul Ghafur’s personal accident insurance plan, which has a clause for permanent disability.
Mr Ameen said: “My father-in-law’s personal accident insurer needs to see him in Singapore where his condition will be examined and verified by the insurer’s doctor before any payout is made.”
Mr Abdul Ghafur’s plight was intially brought to light by netizens, including Ms Rubiah Suib, a colleague of Madam Rabiathul, who had appealed for donations on her Facebook on Dec 28.
Her post, which was one of many similar posts, was shared more than 500 times.
Source: www.tnp.sg
PETALING JAYA, Jan 3 — The Cabinet’s decision to entrust three ministries to regulate the use of electronic cigarettes and vaping is the answer vape aficionados nationwide were looking forward to.
Vape Operators Association of Penang president Muhammad Hafidz Adnan, however, said there were suggestions the authorities could consider before finalizing the rules and regulations.
He proposed electronic cigarettes be sold in stores registered with the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry to ensure the devices’ were not compromised.
“With this announcement, it is our hope the ministries would curb the sale of electronic cigarettes online as it would be tricky to regulate. Safety of vapers comes into play here and sales should only be allowed via licensed stores,” he said in a statement.
He said the association was looking forward to work with state executive councillor for health Dr Afif Bahardin and the local government in obtaining business licences for vape shops in Penang.
“This engagement is much needed to allow the association become a communication platform between vape shop operators and local authorities,” he said.
Malaysian E-Vaporisers and Tobacco Alternative Association president Rizani Zakaria called on the government to speed up the issuance of business licences for vape operators as it had been a long waiting game for industry players.
“Our long-awaited request is finally answered. We hope they speed up giving licenses to operators to conduct business with an easy mind,” he said.
Rizani said all five states — Penang, Kedah, Johor, Kelantan and Terengganu — which imposed a ban on vape should consider lifting the prohibition to grant opportunities for shop operators who have been in the business for years.
“Most traders are experienced and conduct their businesses in accordance to the rules. The relevant state authorities should perhaps consider giving them a chance to operate once the new legislations were in place,” he said.
Malaysian Organisation for Vape Entity (Move) secretary Syamsul Reza Mohd Mokhtar said the decision put Malaysia on the map as one of the first few countries to regulate the vape industry.
“We will be known as the one of the pioneers and this will definitely get a cheer and applause from vapers around the world,” he said.
He said the much-anticipated decision would convince vapers to swap their tobacco cigarettes for electronic cigarettes instead, and subsequently boost the local vape industry.
On Wednesday, the Cabinet tasked the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry with regulating and enforcing safety standards for electronic cigarette devices and batteries and vaping devices under the Consumer Protection Act 1999 (Act 599).
It would also regulate and enforce the marking and labelling of electronic cigarette devices and nicotine-free liquid and vapes through the various Trade Descriptions Acts.
Under the new act, the licensing, production, distribution including import, export and sale of electronic cigarette devices, nicotine-free liquid and vapes would be monitored by the ministry.
The Health Ministry would regulate the sale of e-liquid containing nicotine under the Poisons Act 1952 and Sale of Drugs Act 1952, which only permit licensed pharmacies and registered medical practitioners to sell preparations containing nicotine for medical treatment.
The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry, through the Department of Standards Malaysia, would develop standards for e-cigarettes batteries and devices and the packaging of nicotine-free, e-liquid and vapes under the Standards of Malaysia Act 1996.
Following the decision, the Health Ministry will draft a new law to replace the Tobacco Control 2004 Regulations, while the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry would draft a new law relating to the control of electronic cigarettes and vaping within the next two years.
Source: TheMalayMailOnline