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  • Maid Suspected Of Bedok Murders Arrested In Indonesia, Admits To Murders

    Maid Suspected Of Bedok Murders Arrested In Indonesia, Admits To Murders

    The Indonesian maid who was on the run for almost a week after her elderly employers were found bound and dead in their Bedok Reservoir flat has been caught.

    Khasanah, 41, was arrested on Tuesday night when police in Indonesia’s Jambi province raided her hotel room.

    Among the items found in her possession were several pieces of jewellery, watches, mobile phones, a laptop computer and cash in various currencies, Jambi police spokesman Kuswahyudi Tresnadi said yesterday.

    It was reported that money and valuables were missing from the home of Mr Chia Ngim Fong, 79, and his wife, Madam Chin Sek Fah, 78, when their bodies were found.

    Local police were tipped off on her whereabouts on Tuesday by residents in Tungkal Ilir, a rustic town located in West Tanjung Jabung regency on the east coast of central Sumatra, Mr Kuswahyudi added.

    Khasanah was overheard talking on the phone at an Internet cafe and saying: “How is their condition? I don’t know if they died. I’m willing to repent by staying at a pesantren (Islamic boarding school).”

    Her phone conversation raised suspicion because Indonesian counter-terrorism police have in recent months arrested several pesantren staff and students suspected of being extremists.

    It was not clear who Khasanah was talking to on the phone or asking about, but when the police arrived at the Internet cafe, they found out that she had been browsing online reports on the Bedok murders, said Mr Kuswahyudi.

     

    Jambi province is located more than 300km away from Singapore.

     

    Source: www.tnp.sg

  • Ibu Bapa Tolong Awasi Buku-Buku Yang Dibaca Oleh Anak-Anak Anda

    Ibu Bapa Tolong Awasi Buku-Buku Yang Dibaca Oleh Anak-Anak Anda

    Indonesian police have found hundreds of books containing Islamic State (IS) propaganda targeting children at the home of a suspect arrested in connection with the stabbing death of an officer, a police spokeswoman said yesterday.

    The books aimed at children found at the home of the arrested man were written in Indonesian and included pictures and messages supportive of dying in jihad, or holy war, said police spokeswoman Rina Sari Ginting.They appeared to be designed and printed by the suspect, she said.

     

    Source: Today

  • Maid Suspect In Bedok Double Murder Case Believed To Have Fled To Indonesia

    Maid Suspect In Bedok Double Murder Case Believed To Have Fled To Indonesia

    The maid who worked for an elderly couple who were murdered in their Bedok flat on Wednesday (June 21) is believed to have fled Singapore for an Indonesian island.

    The Straits Times understands that she is a suspect in the double murder case, where a 79-year-old man and his 78-year-old wife were found motionless in their flat and later pronounced dead.

    The maid, who is believed to be from Indonesia, was said to have lived with the couple for about a month.

    She is believed to have fled to Harbourfront Centre on Wednesday and bought a ticket for the first available boat out, Shin Min Daily News reported on Thursday.

     

    Police investigations are ongoing.

     

    Source: www.straitstimes.com

     

  • Employers Encourages Their Muslim Domestic Helper To Fast, Even Though They Themselves Are Chinese-Buddhists

    Employers Encourages Their Muslim Domestic Helper To Fast, Even Though They Themselves Are Chinese-Buddhists

    For 17 years, she spent Hari Raya celebrations in Singapore, far from her beloved family in her village in Indonesia.

    While at times she cries, Ms Sriwahyuni has never lamented having to make ends meet in the region.

    Spending Ramadan alone is also one of the challenges faced by 49 year old Ms Sriwahyuni, who would call her elderly mother during Aidilfitri.

    Notwithstanding, with a very understanding employer, her situation is not as terrible.

    Her employer even encourages her to fast during Ramadan, even though they themselves are not Muslims.

    Mr Ho Kai Huat, 55 years old, and Miss Tan Sai Gek, 56 years old, are Buddhists but say they are not averse to allowing her to fast.

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    SELAMA 17 tahun, kebanyakan sambutan Hari Rayanya di sini jauh daripada keluarga tercinta di kampung halaman beliau di Indonesia.

    Walau kadang menitis air mata, Cik Sriwahyuni tidak pernah mengeluh perlu mencari rezeki di rantauan.

    Menyambut Ramadan keseorangan juga antara cabaran yang dihadapi Cik Sriwahyuni, 49 tahun, yang akan menelefon ibunya yang sudah lanjut usia setibanya Aidilfitri.

    Namun, dengan adanya majikan yang amat memahami, keadaan tersebut tidaklah begitu teruk.

    Malah, majikan beliaulah yang menggalakkannya berpuasa meskipun mereka bukan beragama Islam.

    Encik Ho Kai Huat, 55 tahun; dan Cik Tan Sai Gek, 56 tahun, yang beragama Buddha, berkata mereka tidak keberatan mengizinkan Cik Sriwahyuni berpuasa.

     

    Source: www.beritaharian.sg

  • Bali United Score Praise For Goal Celebration Promoting Religious Harmony

    Bali United Score Praise For Goal Celebration Promoting Religious Harmony

    A photo posted on Facebook by Bali United FC on Monday (Jun 5) has netted widespread praise for its message of religious harmony.

    The photo, which has been shared close to 12,000 times, shows players Ngurah Nanak, Yabes Roni and Miftahul Hamdi in prayer positions of different faiths in celebration of Yabes’ goal.

    Defender Ngurah Nanak, who is Hindu, was pictured standing with his palms raised to his forehead, while Christian forward Yabes, who had just scored Bali United’s second goal against Borneo FC, kneels on the grass. Beside him, Muslim Miftahul is seen praying prostrate.

    The photo, shot by Miftahuddin Halim, was captioned: “Because differing beliefs will not stop us from achieving the same goal.”

    The post attracted hundreds of comments with people lauding Bali United for attempting to unite Indonesia. The country recently saw racial and religious tensions come to the fore after ex-Jakarta governor Ahok – a Chinese Christian, was sentenced to prison for blasphemy over comments on the Quran. Islamic fundamentalists had agitated for him to be punished, mobilising mass protests against him, though he had apologised.

    “FOOTBALL CAN UNITE A NATION”

    “It’s beautiful to see that differences have united us as one Indonesia. Save NKRI (Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia) … Best for Bali United, hope you become the Liga 1 champion,” said one Facebook user.

    Another said: “This is why I support Bali United. Even though they are of different faiths, they respect each other.”

    Yet another praised Bali, an Indonesian island popular with tourists: “This is the strength of Bali – tolerance which is key to Indonesia’s harmony.”

    Speaking to Kompas after the match on May 14, Yabes said the move was meant to promote unity within Indonesia, despite its citizens practising different faiths and cultures.

    “Protect our brotherhood and stay as one,” said the 22-year-old.

    His teammate Miftahul said he would be happy if the brief celebration was made an example.

    “Football can help unite a nation,” he said to Kompas.

     

    Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/