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‘Jubah Sado’ Tambah Laris, Tembusi Pasaran Eropah

KUALA LUMPUR: Penjualan koleksi Jubah Pahlawan atau lebih dikenali sebagai ‘jubah sado’, nampaknya tidak terjejas dengan gelaran sinis yang viral di lelaman media sosial.

Bahkan menurut akhbar Harian Metro, penjualan jubah itu oleh syarikat Malaysia, Farbel Exclusive (FE) bertambah laris hingga menembusi pasaran luar negara sejauh Eropah.

Pengasas FE, Syubaili Aziz, berkata, pihaknya sudah menerima lebih 200,000 helai tempahan baru bagi jubah itu untuk pelanggan di Abu Dhabi, Barcelona, United Kingdom, Singapura, Indonesia dan Arab Saudi, selain Malaysia.

Oleh kerana penjualan begitu laris, syarikat pengedar koleksi jubah tersebut juga membuka stokis baru, iaitu FE Stokis Utara untuk pelanggan di Pulau Pinang, Kedah, Perlis dan Perak, lapor Harian Metro.

ALAHAI, MACAM-MACAM JUBAH

FE kini hanya mempunyai dua stokis iaitu di Putrajaya dan Pulau Pinang.

Pengurus FE Stokis Utara, Muhammad Zam Zam Mohamed Zin memberitahu Harian Metro bahawa sejak koleksi Jubah Pahlawan diperkenalkan dan “direka mengikut trend terkini”, pihaknya menerima sambutan amat memberangsangkan.

“Koleksi Jubah Pahlawan FE menampilkan pelbagai warna pilihan supaya pemakai tampak lebih segak dan versatil selain ia mudah untuk mengambil wuduk, serap peluh serta harga pasarannya berpatutan iaitu kurang daripada RM200 (S$66) sehelai,” katanya.

Beliau juga menambah fokus utama FE ialah memasarkan koleksi terbaru khas untuk sambutan Hari Raya iaitu Jubah Pahlawan, Jubah Aminah (wanita), Jubah Pahlawan Kids dan Jubah Aminah Kids serta songkok.

PERKASA ‘LAWAN’ PAHLAWAN

Sementara itu, FE juga baru-baru ini memperkenalkan koleksi jubah baru untuk kaum Adam, juga dengan pelbagai warna, ‘Jubah Perkasa’.

Perbezaan Jubah Perkasa dengan Jubah Pahlawan? Mungkin ia tepat dijelaskan sendiri oleh FE dalam komennya di Facebook sebagai menjawab komen seorang pelanggan: “Badan kecil, pakai Jubah Perkasa, ada butang.”

Pelanggan itu menulis komen pada gambar seorang model lelaki memperagakan Jubah Pahlawan: “Badan sado bolehlah pakai, badan kecil macam saya labuh kalau saya pakai. Abang ni pakai memang cun.”

JUBAH PALING VIRAL M’SIA?

Di salah satu catatan Facebooknya, FE juga mempromosikan Jubah Pahlawan dengan tagline “Jubah paling viral di Malaysia tahun 2016.”

Facebook FE juga nampaknya dibanjiri banyak komen dari pelanggan yang ingin menempah Jubah Pahlawan.

Seorang pelanggan, Ehsan Elias, sambil bertanya tentang harga jubah itu, berkata “jubah ini mesti selesa dipakai untuk solat terawih.”

Koleksi Jubah Pahlawan, yang ditawarkan dengan warna-warna terang dan dianggap “ketat” oleh para netizen, sebelum ini disifatkan sebagai “fesyen liar” oleh akhbar Utusan Malaysia.

Koleksi jubah berlengan pendek itu pernah dicemuh di lelaman media sosial.

Ia digayakan oleh beberapa model lelaki bertubuh sasa dengan otot berketak-ketak atau digelar “abang-abang sado”, justeru gelarannya sebagai jubah ‘sado’.

(Gambar-gambar: Farbel Exclusive/Facebook)

June 17, 2016
Walid J. Abdullah: Religious Conservatism Does Not Equate Extremism

Do not conflate religious conservatism with extremism.

As is always the case, once a terrorist attack occurs (which again seems to be the exclusive domain of Muslims, as the media has shown from its reluctance to use the word ‘terrorist’ to describe the murderer of Jo Cox), experts rush to dissect what is wrong with Islam.

Almost inevitably, there will be a group of analysts who suggest that Islam itself is the problem, and that Islam needs a ‘reformation’. They would then proceed to conflate expressions of religious conservatism with extremism.

Which is not only mistaken, in my opinion, but extremely dangerous. Suddenly, conservative Muslims are viewed with much suspicion. How many times have we heard – whether in jest or otherwise – people making remarks such as ‘eh why your beard so long? Like terrorist/osama/al-qaeda/isis.’

What these people do is essentially equate conservatism with extremism.

Personally, i do shake hands with members of the opposite gender, i do wish non-Muslims on their festive occasions, and so on, but i know many Muslims who do not, but utterly despise extremism and extremists.

And if we start saying that conservative expressions are signs of extremism, as was recently done when it was suggested that not wishing ‘Merry Christmas’ was a step toward/an indication of extremism, where do we draw the line? What about those who do not shake hands with those of the opposite gender? What about someone who dons the hijab? Or someone who only eats halal? Or someone with a beard?

We must be more careful in using terms such as ‘moderate Muslim’, ‘extremist’, ‘radical’ inter alia, as words do have meanings, and they may shape perceptions. Otherwise, we may end up creating unnecessary frontiers in the fight against extremism.

Source: Walid J. Abdullah

June 17, 2016
Singaporean Family Earns Ire Of Other Singaporeans For Supporting Pro-Settler Israeli NGO

StandWithUs has been described as a “notorious right-wing pro-settler organization that works closely with the Israeli Foreign Ministry”. The aim of the American not-for-profit is to enhance Israel’s image in the eyes of the world. The grassroots group concentrates on three main areas: Media Action for Israel, Call to Action for Israel and Educational Action for Israel.

A Singaporean Christian family has drawn the criticism of some for supporting StandWithUs. In a message to the pro-settler group, the Singaporean family said:

“As Singaporeans, we are thankful to Israel for the IDF’s help during our country’s infancy. Our military and our country are indebted to Israel. As Chinese with an ancient culture, we are inspired by the Jewish culture, which is of a similar vintage as ours. Chinese and Jews have much to learn from each other. As Christians, we are lovers of Israel and all its people; it is the birthplace of Christianity and central to the coming of HaMashiach. We remain contrite for anti-semitism in the Christian heritage and are committed to return to the Jewish roots of the faith. Today, we celebrate these things and our hearts are full. We stand with Israel, we stand with Jerusalem, now and always. Am Yisrael Chai!”

StandWithUs shared the Singaporean family’s picture in their Facebook and captioned it, “We LOVE our supporters of Israel from around the world! This week we received this message from a family in Singapore.”

Facebook user Shaffiq Haz who is from Singapore, in responding to the right wing group’s sharing of the picture said: “You guys do know . .. a large percentage of Palestinians are Christians . . .right . .. and they are similarly oppressed . . ”

Hidhir Arafat Ariana Aifa, another Facebook user from Singapore said: “Where does Israel stand in the map?? Obviously nothing… the biggest bully which call other place their country…shame on you.”

Other Facebook users from Singapore, like Mohd Jamil Mohd Said agreed that Israel was a bully. He said, “Zionist STEALS Palestinian land and kills innocent woman and children. Lets not forget that…!!!!”

The Singaporean family though got support from some others.Facebook user Magdalene Shane Lee said, “I am Singaporean, and I support Israel too. They are a secular nation among theocratic nations, as we are.”

Sources: The Independent – Singapore and StandWithUs

June 17, 2016
Local Non-Muslim: Muslims Deserve Credit For Not Skiving During Ramadan, Bosses Must Be More Understanding

Thanks to those muslim friends of mine during this fasting month still doing as much as us in the respective field of work….for people who knows me know that i seldom post on FB but i really cant stand it anymore…On behalf for those people who do not understand, this is a special mth to them. As a senior in the society and in the company why you cant simply exercise some flexibility and empathy on them.

My friend did not even ask to be release earlier from work all he or she does is ask to be release on time so that he or she can break fast together with their family..furthermore to that he or she had done his or her due diligence in their work, whats left was just the job for the relevant parties and you on purpose knowing that its time to release them so that they can break fast on time but you for no apparant reason decide to make them stay back to do NOTHING after their working hours.

On top of that you have other non-muslim support staff ready to stay behind to help out. Why cant u just release them ON TIME?

Is that how a senior in both the society and company should be acting? Or literally u r just plain cruel?

For thoses who knows my company you all should know that it should not be the way.

Still thanks to all of you muslim friends out there

Care to share

Source: Bob Toh

June 17, 2016
Malay Pakcik Tearful, Thankful To Compassionate Chinese BMW Driver Who Did Not Pursue Any Damages

Met with an accident today, rear ended by a Malay uncle driving a van at a slip-road.

He came out of the vehicle extremely apologetic, kept shaking his head saying he will be responsible for the damage. As I was reassuring him the damage is not significant, he told me it is to him, especially since it’s during the Ramadan period and Hari Raya is coming up.

I choked.

I told him to use the money meant for the repair and put it to good use. Bring his family for a nice meal etc.

He cried and hugged me, kept asking if I am for real. He said he is heading to the mosque for night prayers and asked for my name, promising to pray for me. Pretty much lost for words.

Happy holidays my Muslim friends. I can sleep better tonight.

Source: Johnny Yang

June 17, 2016