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  • Commentary: Kenapa Tak Boleh Minum Arak? Orang Jepun Mabuk Pun Maju!

    Commentary: Kenapa Tak Boleh Minum Arak? Orang Jepun Mabuk Pun Maju!

    Siti Kasim memuatnaik status menunjukkan beberapa keping gambar semasa lawatannya ke sebuah kawasan yang menempatkan ratusan tong arak di Jepun.

    Sengaja mencabar atau tidak, ini telah mengundang kemarahan orang ramai. Wanita ini lantang menyuarakan isu-isu yang bertentangan dengan agama Islam seperti LGBT dan sebelum ini juga ada mempertikai hukum korban semasa Raya Aidiladha.

    “Saya tak nampak orang Jepun mabuk dan memberi masalah kepada masyarakat, sebaliknya merekalah bangsa yang paling produktif di dunia,” antara maksud terjemahan dalam statusnya. Pendiriannya mendapatkan pelbagai reaksi dari netizen.

    Menjadi pertanyaan, adakah satu perlian dari Siti gara-gara pesta arak yang dibatalkan penganjurannya baru-baru ini?

    Untuk makluman, ini bukanlah sekali dia mengeluarkan kenyataan begini.

     

    Source: Facebook

  • 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

  • Commentary: I Think Halimah Has What It Takes To Be People’s President

    Commentary: I Think Halimah Has What It Takes To Be People’s President

    I can understand the unhappiness expressed by some Singaporeans with the Presidential Election, as they felt that they had been deprived of a choice (Hundreds protest against reserved Presidential Election; Sept 16, online).

    A contest would have been good, as it would have given Singaporeans the opportunity to vote for someone they believe in, who can represent them on the world stage.

    With the decision made, however, perhaps we can now give Mdm Halimah Yacob a chance to prove herself.

    A dynamic politician or leader is one who shows empathy and is willing to speak out on an issue, no matter how thorny it is. To the best of my knowledge, Mdm Halimah is one such person.

    During her tenure as a union leader, Minister of State and Member of Parliament, she often spoke up for workers’ welfare and supported the marginalised in our society.

    While I was a volunteer for six months with Club Heal, a voluntary welfare organisation helping Muslims and other Singaporeans with mental health issues, I could see that she felt for those facing adversities in life.

    Despite her busy schedule, she found time to attend Club Heal’s events and mingle with patients and their family members.

    She is a people person, as she is humble and mixes with Singaporeans from all walks of life.

    I am confident that with her positive energy, she will also become the people’s President.

    The two other applicants had mentioned that they wanted to serve all Singaporeans, but were disappointed not to have been able to contest the election. They can still serve Singapore by considering setting up a charity each to help the needy.

     

    Source: Raymond Anthony Fernando from http://www.todayonline.com

     

  • Masagos Zulkifli: Nothing Natural About Our Racial Harmony; It’s There BECAUSE We Keep An Eye All The Time

    Masagos Zulkifli: Nothing Natural About Our Racial Harmony; It’s There BECAUSE We Keep An Eye All The Time

    #masagos been reflecting PM sharing on Saturday as he recalled why he pushed for a reserved election for the minority communities although he knew it was going to be extremely difficult to carry the ground with it. PM could have kicked the can down the road for his successor to deal with it but he’s clear there’s no certainty the next PM is able to do it in time before a crisis makes it necessary.

    I acknowledge our race relations is good where Singapore is today and that it’s heartening how as a society, we are all on the same page in looking forward towards a future where we won’t need a reserved election. Some have concluded since it’s all good we need not make a special effort and unnecessarily raise our race issues to the fore.

    In truth, there’s nothing natural about our racial harmony – it’s there BECAUSE we keep an eye on it all the time and make many adjustments along the way – formation of MUIS, EIP for housing, GRC and now a reserved presidency. Even for MUIS, it was originally set up as requested by the community to help administer family laws for Muslims – now we’re glad there’s a MUIS to lead in our guard against extremism in our community and is a great asset against terrorism. We cannot take our harmony for granted and have a short term view of policies that seek to guard it.

    I think the whole of Saturday was simply PM pointing out examples from other countries of what could go wrong if we are not careful about sensitivities around race. Myanmar is facing an immediate issue. Even in Singapore, in our more progressive state, we still have instances where our Muslim youth had been labelled as terrorist unfairly.

    A friend told me that while in Pahang his family members there praised the courage of PM to get a Malay to the Presidency in a country where he has to handle the sensitivities of tbe Chinese majority. Thats why i always feel fortunate that i live in a country where the majority puts in so much hard work to make everyone feel they belong and the minorities make adjustments so that everybody integrates with one another. #OnlyInSingapore

     

    Source: Masagos Zulkifli

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