Tag: Brunei

  • ISIS Launches Malay-Language Propaganda Newspaper In Southeast Asia

    ISIS Launches Malay-Language Propaganda Newspaper In Southeast Asia

    KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Terror group Islamic State (IS) is trying to increase its reach in South-east Asia by launching a Malay-language publication for its supporters in the region, according to a Berita Harian (BH) report.

    The Malay daily reported today that the publication called Al Fatihin was launched in southern Philippines on June 20, and is being distributed in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, southern Thailand, as well as southern Philippines itself.

    An unnamed security expert was quoted saying that the act can be seen as an “unofficial warning” that the Malay archipelago is in IS’s sights.

    “This psychological campaign means that the terrorists have a big objective, which is to expand their influence among people who understand the Malay language,” said the source.

    “Based on the way the language is used, we believe the writer or editor of the paper may be from this country,” the source added.

    Al Fatihin means “The Conqueror” in Arabic.

    A paper by the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore last month gave some details on the newspaper’s first issue’s contents.

    The 20-page edition focussed on the month of Ramadan and the act of jihad or “holy struggle”, with a three-page message from Egyptian ideologue Abu Hamzah al-Muhajir, also known as Abu Ayyub al-Masri, calling on IS fighters to “continue their jihadist activities, search for martyrdom and kill and crucify the polytheists, disbelievers, oppressors and transgressors”.

    It also featured Syrian martyr Abu Bilal al-Himshi, and various news excerpts from Raqqa in Syria to the Philippines, information and statistics on military operations, a map of IS provinces across the glove, and alms collection and distribution statistics in Syria.

    According to BH, its editor also invited all militant groups in Indonesia and the Philippines to unite and pledge allegiance to IS leader and self-styled caliph Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi.

    Bukit Aman’s Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division senior assistant director Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay refused comment on the matter to the daily, claiming the matter was still being investigated.

    However he told the daily that IS is believed to be expanding its media arms, in the fields of information technology, audio visual, processing and publishing to maintain its global communications.

    “It is proven through the production of their official IS applications including an official ‘live broadcast’ radio from the official IS media centre in Iraq that is broadcasted all over the world,” said Ayub.

    Regional security expert Bilveer Singh, an adjunct senior fellow at Centre of Excellence for National Security at RSIS recently warned of possible increase in IS activities in the region as the terrorist organisation has begun losing its hold on territories in Iraq and Syria.

    There had been a recent increase of attacks linked to IS globally, including bombings at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport, the slaying of hostages in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and in South-east Asia, a suicide bombing in Solo, Indonesia, as well as the grenade attack which injured eight people at a bar in Puchong — reportedly the first in Malaysia linked to the IS.

     

    Source: www.themalaymailonline.com

  • Bruneians Of Different Ethnicities Are Happy With The Country And The Monarch, Others Are Just Jealous

    Bruneians Of Different Ethnicities Are Happy With The Country And The Monarch, Others Are Just Jealous

    A rich benovelent Muslim patriarch adopted children (some were homeless) of different ethnic backgrounds and faiths into his family and received them into his house- a place to call home, living together with his own children.

    He cares and loves all his children. He doesn’t need them to contribute to household expenses (no income tax), instead he provides them free education (up to university level- even abroad!), free medical care (even sending some abroad for treatment) and even subsidised fuel for their cars, earning the envy of everyone in town. He only asks for his adopted children to respect the religion and culture of his family, which have been the hallmark of his ancestral house for generations. He allows his adopted children to practise their different faiths in the house (even guaranteed it in his written pledge- the Constitution), only asking them to keep their religious observances private to themselves (they are free to decorate and celebrate in their private quarters but not everywhere in the house) as he has wished his other children to grow up to be good Muslims like himself and maintain/continue the family’s identity and legacy.

    Now, some envy neighbours heard about this and are crying “abuse” in the whole town. Sadly, the others in town who have never been to the house and never know what this benovelent man has done for his children believed this accusation to be true. But all the children of the house who grew up under the care and love of this man remember his kindness know this to be untrue and love him dearly.

    We, Bruneians of different ethnicities- Muslim and Non-Muslim, are all happy with all the love and blessings we have in the house “Brunei Darussalam/ Brunei- the Abode of Peace” our home and we all love our patriarch, our Sultan. May God’s blessings and guidance be with you always.

     

    Source: Erik Ng

  • Non-Muslim Singaporeans Makes Fun Of Islam, Kakak Took Them On

    Non-Muslim Singaporeans Makes Fun Of Islam, Kakak Took Them On

    Well , just look at what we have here. Its just so amazing that people like this still exist.

    For at least 10-11 years of our lives, we went to school everyday and sang the national anthem & the pledge. Well before i continue with what this post is about, let me share with you a highlighted phrase from the pledge we use to recite.

    “Regardless of Race, Language or Religion”

    Key Word: Regardless

    With that in mind, lets have a look at the Fantastic 4 of the day:

    Gary Ng
    Farrah Tan
    Kelly Chen
    Ronald Chng Chee Gem

    Lets Now Look at What each of them they have to say.

    Mr Gary Ng:
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php…

    Mr Gary Ng, called the Sultan of Brunei a “bloody muslim” & a “bloody hypocrite”. Now, why on earth must you bring religion into this? WHY? If you dislike his ways of ruling his country, you can bring that out without putting the word “bloody” in front of his religion right?

    From the bad angle of your selfie on your Facebook profile, I believe you are just like any uncle which is matured enough to know how to pick and use your words wisely right? Didn’t you think of how your words will affect the other muslims or the people/citizens of Brunei . They are under his rulings and do you see them complaining and whining like a little girl? I think they have more rights to complain of this particular matter compared to you. So my question is, are you a citizen of Brunei? If you’re not I suggest you shut your pie hole.

    Gary Ng

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    And next on the list, we have
    Miss Farrah Tan:
    https://www.facebook.com/farrah.love.18

    Jeng Jeng Jeng,

    This lady right here made me really confused at first because I thought she might be Chinese/Malay/Pinoy Muslim. From her profile picture, she looks like she has some pinoy blood, but the picture of her cover photo made her look like she’s a malay. I thought she was a Chinese-Muslim due to the common malay first name & Tan, her Chinese sir name.

    But boy was I wrong…..

    After looking at her profile I found out that she stated herself as an Atheist (“a belief that there is no God”). Well i respect her beliefs but definitely not her comments.

    She commented that “Most are hypocrite especially those who are wearing hijab”. Well the frightening thing about that was the missing comma (,)

    Rephrased: “Most are hypocriteS , especially those who are wearing THE hijab”

    Gurl, get your sentence structures right, especially before insulting someone else, OR even before insulting all the ISLAMIC WOMEN in Singapore and around the world with your words.

    I don’t care if you’re Singaporean or not lady but your words have to go.

    In another comment she mentioned: ” Actually I don’t like most Muslim people… Bad examples….hypocrites…liars….cruel”

    Well miss Farahh Tan, if you don’t like Muslim people then I suggest you pack all your stuff and go to somewhere Muslims cannot be found. Perhaps the amazon jungle? If there are too many mosquitos or its too hot there, I would suggest the top of Mount Everest. I heard its chilly there. Mind you, bring a blanket.

    Muslims are bad examples? Liars? Cruel? Cruel in what sense? If you’re gonna group all the muslims together with the ISIS and terrorist then my dear I would say you are seriously ridiculous. If you think all muslims are like that, why don’t you carry a machine gun everywhere you go?

    FUN FACT: “Muslims constitute the world’s second largest religious group. According to a 2010 study and released January 2011, Islam has 1.6 billion adherents, making up over 22% of the world population.”

    Muslims consist of 22% of the population. If all Muslims were really terrorist and are just like the ISIS, we would at least have conquered half of the world. But fortunately for you, thats not the case.

    So Miss Farrah Tan, if you don’t believe there is a God, then so be it. But respect others. Like seriously. Your words are enough to put you behind bars. With that being said, please head for Amazon or Everest asap. Im giving you a heads up sister!

    Farrah Tan 1 Farrah Tan 2

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    Next on the Fantastic 4 list, we have:
    Miss Kelly Chen
    https://www.facebook.com/kelly.truth

    Now this one, did not directly said any harsh comments to muslims in specific, but she had a big problem with the Sultan’s laws in his country and she is a bit of a hypocrite in my opinion.

    Let’s look at what she has to say.

    Firstly, a dear friend by the name of Jack Lee, commented that: “No religion is bad,only the people are bad”. This is very true. Like for instance, Islam is Perfect. But muslims aren’t. Its a true fact. So true that even Miss Kelly Chen agreed to it with replying: “Yep!” to Mr Jack Lee’s comment.

    But why would I label her as her hypocrite then? Why you asked? Because she liked BOTH, BOTH AH, BOTH of Miss Farahh Tan comments which I have mentioned earlier. Not only one, BOTH leh. Walao wei, image drop liao. I thought she Peace Supporter. Sadly she isn’t. SO she is a supporter of Anti muslims and hate all muslims too i suppose? Just like Miss Farahh Tan?

    Well if thats the case, please be Mrs Farahh Tan’s neighbour in Amazon or Everest cause we Singaporean do not wish to have racial or religious disputes among one another in our country.

    And since we are on the topic of Christmas, please hope Santa gives you a present you want. Which is a one way ticket out of Singapore and perhaps to Brunei?

    You wanna kpkb about the Sultan? Seriously? Its his country, he can do whatever he pleases. If tomorrow he wakes up and decides to name Brunei as “Gotham City”, it will happen. Why? BECAUSE HE CAN.

    If one day you own a country, you too can put up rulings which ever way you seem fit, for both you and your people. Perhaps you can ban people from celebrating Hari Raya, if it would please you, Oh your Highness? -.-

    You can say oh he did this, oh he did that. It may be true, It may not be true. We don’t know. Everyone makes mistakes. Even a great leader. We are all humans. He has the entire nation on his shoulders. He has his reasons for doing certain things. So don’t question the sultan on him allowing pubs here and there. Perhaps they might be referring to PUBs as “Public Utilities Board”? How would you know? Hahahaha.

    Kelly Chen 1 Kelly Chen 2

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    Anyways, we finally have our final person on the list. This guy here is very special. Oh yes he is. He deserves a cool intro! Drum Roll Please!

    **** Drum Roll ******** Drum Roll ******** Drum Roll ******** Drum Roll ****

    Presenting to you:
    Captain Ronald Chng Chee Gem
    https://www.facebook.com/chng.cheegem

    Yes Captain! 3 Bars leh brotherrr. Not only that! This captain AIRBORNE leh. Jump here jump there one. There’s more! Ranger!!! Plus Guards! WAHHH KHAKI Beret leh. Mr Infantry is here to protect our country!

    But why you no protect your mouth?

    Captain Ronald Chng Chee Gem commented on the post saying: “Only eat gril between 13 to 16 lah. Virgin eater!!”

    Lets clarify some stuff.

    1) I love to eat Gril too! Gril food are so yummy and healthy too!

    2) Did the article say the Sultan FEASTED on the girls/grils? hmmm.

    3) Virgin eater? Only Girls 13-16 are virgins? Then 17 and above all not virgin la is it? So you saying when you got married your wife also not virgin la. Im not insulting your wife, No im not captain. Im simply trying understand what you’re saying.

    Im utterly disappointed that a captain in the army has such behaviour. Its really such a disgrace. I also happen to notice a JCC(Jungle Confident Course) badge on your number 3 uniform, which was pointed out to me by a friend. And to my surprise, in order to be able to get that badge, you have to survive for 9 days in a thick jungle in BRUNEI.

    You go training in Brunei, using their facilities and you still dare to DISS THE SULTAN?!

    Mind you, he has an army rank of 5 stars. You have 3 freaking bars and you DARE to DISRESPECT HIM? This is truly unacceptable coming from a Captain In The Singapore Army. Shame on you! Like seriously.

     

    Chee Gem 1 Chee Gem 2 Chee Gem 3 Chee Gem 4

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    Hate me or not, I do not care. This post is to show how undivided we are as a Country. Every 9th of August we sing ” One Singapore, One nation strong and free…..” . What one nation you talking about? Look at all this. People hating & disrespecting other religions. People tryna create a divide within the country.

    EH come on la guys. Stop it. Enough is enough. Think before you speak! You could be discriminating an entire country or religion! Make peace or we shall all be in pieces…..

    With that being said, I want to wish all Singaporeans Happy Holidays. Rest well & enjoy the long weekend!

     

    Source: Sarah Melissa

  • 5-Year Jail Time For For Anyone Who Celebrates Christmas In Brunei

    5-Year Jail Time For For Anyone Who Celebrates Christmas In Brunei

    Earlier in April, the rest of the world condemned monarch-ruled Brunei after announcing the introduction of the Sharia penal code that would include penalties such as the severing of limbs and death by stoning.

    The tiny but prosperous state on the island of Borneo that is ruled by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah,  has now made international headlines once again after the state announced a ban on Christmas.

    The ban was declared on the internationally celebrated Christian holiday because the religious affairs ministry said that publicly marking non-Islamic rituals or festivities could be seen as propagations of religions other than Islam.

    Roughly 20 per cent of Brunei’s residents comprise of non-Muslims, including sizeable Buddhist and Christiancommunities.

    Believers of other religions that live under the rule of an Islamic country – according to Islam – may practice their religion or celebrate their religious festivities among their community, with the condition that the celebrations are not disclosed or displayed publicly to Muslims,

    Muslims should be careful not to follow celebrations such as these that are not in any way related to Islam… and could unknowingly damage the faith of Muslims.‘ Said the government of Brunei in a statement.

    The statement also noted that businesses that publicly displayed Christmas decorations would be asked to take them down– to which the businesses had given their ‘full cooperation’ in the matter.

    The penalty for celebrating Christmas in Brunei is punishable with a jail term of up to 5-years.

    Brunei’s latest decision to ban Christmas officially will no doubt, attract more international criticism- following the harsh Sharia penal code that was announced to be implemented in the state in April by Brunei’s 68-year-old Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.

     

    Source: http://thecoverage.my

  • Sultan Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Conveys Condolences On The Passing Of Lee Kuan Yew

    Sultan Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Conveys Condolences On The Passing Of Lee Kuan Yew

    The Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah has conveyed a message of condolence over the passing of Singapore’s first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on Monday (Mar 23), announced Brunei’s Office of His Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.

    “His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send messages of condolences to His Excellency Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, President of the Republic of Singapore and His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, as well as the Government and the people of the Republic of Singapore on the passing away of Mr Lee Kuan Yew.

    “In his message to His Excellency Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, President of the Republic of Singapore, His Majesty extended his deepest condolences to His Excellency Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam and to the Government and people of the Republic of Singapore on the passing away of Mr Lee Kuan Yew. His Majesty stated that the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew was a charismatic and exemplary leader who made great strides for the people of Singapore and would be best remembered as the modern architect behind Singapore’s remarkable transformation into a world-class city. His Majesty also appreciated Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s vast contributions towards maintaining regional peace and stability. His Majesty and His Majesty’s family would dearly miss Mr Lee Kuan Yew as a personal and close family friend.

    “In ending the message to His Excellency Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, His Majesty stated that His Majesty’s family, the Government and people of Brunei Darussalam joined His Majesty in sending their deepest condolences to his Excellency Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam and the people of the Republic of Singapore in this time of great sadness.

    “In the message to His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, His Majesty stated he was deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of His Excellency’s beloved father Mr Lee Kuan yew. His Majesty went on to state that as the founding father of modern Singapore, Mr Lee Kuan Yew had built and developed Singapore into a prosperous nation in South-East Asia and His Majesty also admired Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s tenacity in continuing to impart his wisdom and guidance for the benefit of all Singaporeans.

    “His Majesty also stated that under his visionary leadership, Mr Lee Kuan Yew Yew achieved great strides in elevating Singapore’s stature both regionally and internationally. His Majesty appreciated Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s steadfast commitment and vast contributions towards ensuring continues peace and security in the region.

    “In ending the message to His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, His Majesty stated that Mr Lee Kuan Yew would be dearly missed by His Majesty and His Majesty’s family, who had personally known him as a close friend. His Majesty’s family, the Government and people of Brunei Darussalam joined His Majesty in sending their deepest condolences to His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong and his Excellency’s family and their thoughts were with His Excellency at this time of bereavement.”

     

    Source: www.channelnewsasia.com