Tag: Islam

  • Teo Chee Hean: No Indication Of Heightened Threat To Singapore From ISIS

    Teo Chee Hean: No Indication Of Heightened Threat To Singapore From ISIS

    There is no indication of a heightened threat to Singapore specific to the Republic’s support to the coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), said Deputy Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister Teo Chee Hean in Parliament on Wednesday (Jan 29).

    However, the violence in Syria and Iraq continues and raises the overall threat level in every country, as ISIS still attracts extremists and encourages its overseas supporters to carry out attacks on home soil, using all means available, Mr Teo said.

    He was responding to a question posed by MP Alex Yam Ziming on whether there were heightened threat to Singapore, and whether additional measures are required to address issues of self-radicalisation.

    ADDRESSING IDEOLOGY

    On the second question, Mr Teo said self-radicalisation is a problem as it can lead to “lone-wolf” attacks.

    “We have had instances of Singaporeans becoming self-radicalised even before the Syrian conflict. ISIS has, however, worsened the threat through its widespread and effective use of social media to radicalise and recruit foreign fighters and supporters,” he said.

    There is growing international recognition of the need to “deal upstream with the ideology that fuels jihadist terrorism”, said Mr Teo, who added Singapore will be hosting the East Asia Summit Symposium on Religious Rehabilitation and Social Reintegration in April this year.

    “The Symposium will share best practices among participating countries and build capability to counter the terrorists’ radical ideology,” he said.

     

    Source: www.channnelnewsasia.com

  • Reforms And Reshuffles As New King Ascends To Saudi Throne

    Reforms And Reshuffles As New King Ascends To Saudi Throne

    RIYADH – Saudi Arabia’s new King Salman ordered a lavish payout to all state employees on Thursday and reshuffled some top government jobs while keeping in place the oil, foreign, finance, defense and interior ministers.

    The top oil exporter will pay two months of bonus salary to all state employees and pension to retired government workers, he said in a series of decrees read aloud on state television a week after Salman succeeded his brother Abdullah as king.

    He removed two of the late king’s sons from big jobs, making Faisal bin Bandar Riyadh governor instead of Turki bin Abdullah and reinstating Khaled al-Faisal as Mecca governor less than two years after he was replaced by Mishaal bin Abdullah.

    The two jobs are usually held by senior princes and have sometimes been stepping stones to higher positions.

    In a possible indication of Salman’s approach to social reform, he also replaced several top religious officials, removing two clerics known as comparative liberals who headed the Justice Ministry and Religious Police.

    He also appointed Mohammed Jadaan, a lawyer, as the new head of the Capital Market Authority, the state regulator for the stock market which will open to direct foreign participation later this year.

    He kept in place veteran Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi, Finance Minister Ibrahim Alassaf and Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal. The Labour, commerce, transport and economy and planning ministers were also kept unchanged.

    He appointed new ministers of agriculture, education and information and a new head of the intelligence services.

    He also merged the education ministry and higher education ministry and abolished the Supreme Council for Petroleum and Minerals Affairs, replacing it with a new body, according to the text of a royal decree read out on state television.

    The king, who took power a week ago after Abdullah’s death early on Friday morning, also kept in place the late king’s son Miteb as Minister of the National Guard, an important strategic post.

     

    Source: www.todayonline.com

  • Wear The Hijab – Break The Stereotypes

    Wear The Hijab – Break The Stereotypes

    I am a born Muslim and the family that I am bred in is pretty inclined towards religion. So the idea of significance of Islam and the proper following was innate. The more I matured up, the more I started reading, thinking and well, worrying about the socio-political affairs of the world especially in relation to Islam and Muslims. What I have realized through my humble understanding is that it is becoming more and more important for us to take up the RESPONSIBILITY of being Muslims.

    Hijab is a choice yes I agree and no one can force another into donning it. Having said that, I firmly believe that to change a stereotypical perception, one has to take solid courageous steps. The world usually sees Hijab as a sign of oppression, viewing it as more of a sexist notion. In order to break this (oh-so-annoying) stereotype, I feel, Muslim women MUST prove their mettle in every field of life. From Journalism to Medicine to Fashion Designing, just everything! And prove to the world that Hijab does not limit or deprive them from succeeding in the society.

    We live in a world where objectifying women is termed as “freedom” and I staunchly believe that if any woman is truly capable of shattering this insulting idea, it has to be a Hijabi! For Hijab gives the people a chance to look for something more than just skin deep in a woman. It compels a person to concentrate upon the intellect and beauty of the brains a woman holds.

    I wish to request all of you who are taking out time to read this piece that PLEASE use your capabilities for the betterment of the despicable condition of Ummah. Everyone is born with an ‘IT’ factor PLEASE use it to demolish the horrible lies that are associated with our beautiful religion and costing us innocent lives every single minute. People distort a belief when they know that the beholders of that faith are not brave or steadfast enough to fight back, this is the case with us right now. If we take it upon ourselves that we will not stay quiet about the wrongs and we will show the world what we truly are made of through our highest potential then I promise you, we won’t have to apologize for crimes we did not commit and bad people we do not own.

    For starters, Lets get ready for the World Hijab Day!! And from then on, lets live everyday with a fulfilling promise to use our potentials for Islam.

     

    Source: http://worldhijabday.com

  • Harassment Of Blind Busker At Woodlands MRT Resolved By SMRT

    Harassment Of Blind Busker At Woodlands MRT Resolved By SMRT

    Dear Netizens and all FB friends,

    Mr Suhaime Roa and Wife, Siti Aisah Sawie have met with SMRT official, Andrew last Friday. We were happy with the outcome of the meetings where the SMRT official offered their apologies for the incidents.

    According to them, they were not aware of the situation till it was highlighted through the social media. They took the matters seriously and the said Station manager has been given warning, reprimanded, would be send for training and would not be at Woodlands MRT for the longest of time.

    As SMRT already took responsibility for the unbecoming behavior of one of their staff high handed approach in dealing with Mr Suhaime, Mr Suhaime have decided to close this matter and move forward.

    On behalf of Mr Suhaime family, from the bottom of my heart I can only thank each and everyone of you for being there for them. At 3R Sincerely & Giving, ONE STARFISH AT A TIME, everyone matters! Please continue to support our cause to give a bright spot to those who need us.

    Having said all this, I am just disappointed that a simple issue if taken seriously by the authority like the MP’s and Police where an appeal and complain has been lodged, this case would not need be blown out of proportions. Their heck care attitude to the disable left much to be desired!
    I will personally write to the said MP to highlight this matter to him.

    I too was toying with the idea of any possibilities of gathering our buskers for a concert or maybe a get together for them to entertain us at Hong Lim park perhaps? Any promoters can take up this challenge? Just a thought!

    Please comment responsibly. No racists or vulgarities yah! LOVE ONE LOVE ALL!

    Zarina jaffar
    3R Group

     

    Previously…

    Dear Editors,

    Suhaime Roa is a prolific song writer and singers back in the 80’s. He is visually handicap and is a father of 4 children. For the past few years he has been busking at CWP and Civic centre. Woodlands. He hasNAC license for it.

    Sometimes back he has been harassed by Edmund Chong Kong Lum from Woodlands MRT. This idiotic of a guy try to exert his authority by ordering Suhaime to move away from the usual place he used to play.Suhaime would comply. If not he would call the police.

    This harrassment got so bad that a police report has been lodged against him but it still continued. I will copy and paste the convoy I had with his wife.

    By the way when he played its not even on SMRT Ground. following are her PM’s “We’ve been tolerating this far too much. We did go to MPs to seek advice n help.

    As a responsible man, Suhaime just want to earn a living by trading his talent for the family. Insyaallah.” TODAY AFTER I LEFT THE STATION, HIS WIFE PM AGAIN ”

    He came again. Demand to see Suhaime’s busking license. He want to make report to NAC tomorrow. We refused to give. Told him that he got no right to see as we are not in his ground. He said he will call the police. We told him to go ahead…” “He call Transcom Policeman. They also agree that it’s not MRTground.” “Just now, he’s not happy when Transcom Police refuse to give Suhaime’s particulars because the policemen said that Suhaime is not MRT ground. He call NPC. NPC came n told him the same thing.

    Our friend still not happy:, when the Transcom Policemen refused to give Suhaime’s particulars to him, he took down the Policemen’s particulars? What was he up to? Is he trying to manipulate with the Police too? “Even the CWP staff talk to him. He wants to show his power” UNQUOTE

    In one of the pictures you would see he very the kurang ajar put a barrier in front of Suhaime while the other picture is he standing threateningly. This has been going on for 2-3 years by the same person. SitiAisah Sawie please feel free to share more.

     

    Suhaime Roa Station Manager Suhaime Roa

    We are all here for you and Suhaime Roa Ok Guys please help to stop this! Together we have a duty to make a difference to someone in need of us now!

    Source: www.allsingaporestuff.com

  • Ciptaan Lagu Kebangsaan Singapura Oleh Allayarham Zubir Said Dianggap Peristiwa Paling Penting Dalam Sejarah Singapura Oleh Masyarakat Melayu

    Ciptaan Lagu Kebangsaan Singapura Oleh Allayarham Zubir Said Dianggap Peristiwa Paling Penting Dalam Sejarah Singapura Oleh Masyarakat Melayu

    Lagi Kebangsaan Singapura, yang dicipta oleh Allahyarham Zubir Said pada 1958 dan dinyanyikan di sekolah dan upacara rasmi lain di sini, dilihat sebagai peristiwa paling penting dalam sejarah Singapura oleh masyarakat Melayu setempat.

    Masyarakat Melayu Singapura juga melihat peristiwa itu sebagai paling penting dalam membentuk generasi akan datang di negara ini.

    Mereka turut meletakkan penciptaan ikrar kebangsaan sebagai antara peristiwa paling utama dalam sejarah Singapura bagi generasi sekarang dan akan datang.

    Demikian antara dapatan tinjauan terbaru oleh Insititut Pengajian Dasar (IPS), Universiti Nasional Singapura (NUS), mengenai Tanggapan terhadap Sejarah Singapura yang dilakukan antara Ogos dengan Oktober tahun lalu.

    Sejumlah 1,516 rakyat Singapura ditinjau mengenai tanggapan mereka terhadap 50 peristiwa penting dalam sejarah moden Singapura – sejak pendaratan Sir Stamford Raffles di negara ini hingga pilihan raya umum pada 2011.

    Soalan-soalan tinjauan telah diberikan dalam empat bahasa rasmi di Singapura – Inggeris, Melayu, Cina dan Tamil.

    “Saya fikir kaum minoriti, secara umumnya, mereka lebih sedar tentang konteks berlakunya insiden-insiden bersejarah. Mereka lebih banyak menumpukan perhatiannya kepada ehwal semasa yang dikaitkan dengan berlakunya peristiwa-peristiwa itu,” kata ketua pengkaji tinjauan tersebut, Dr Leong Chan-Hoong, ketika diminta oleh Berita Harian mengulas dapatan itu.

    Sambil memberi contoh beberapa lagi peristiwa yang tidak mudah dilupakan oleh masyarakat Melayu – termasuk rusuhan Martha Hertogh atau ‘Natrah’ pada 1950-an, komplot pengganasan Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) pada 2002 dan pelolosan Mas Selamat dari tahanan keselamatan – Dr Leong, yang juga Zamil Kajian Kanan IPS, berkata peristiwa yang berkaitan dengan isu perkauman lebih diingati masyarakat yang terjejas.

    “Kedua-dua peristiwa – rusuhan Maria Hertogh pada 1950-an dan isu sekitaran komplot pengganasan JI pada awal 2000 – lebih diingati kaum Melayu berbanding dengan kaum lain,” tegasnya.

    Beberapa peristiwa bersejarah lain, termasuk pembukaan rasmi Lapangan Terbang Changi (1981), pelancaran rasmi khidmat MRT (1988), pembentukan Lembaga Perumahan dan Pembangunan atau HDB (1960) dan peristiwa mantan perdana menteri, Encik Lee Kuan Yew, menangis di televisyen selepas perpisahan antara Singapura dengan Malaysia (1965), juga tidak terhakis daripada ingatan dan dianggap penting oleh masyarakat Melayu.

    Bagi generasi mendatang pula, masyarakat Melayu menanggap peristiwa penciptaan lagu kebangsaan, penularan wabak Sars dan dasar dwibahasa yang diperkenalkan di sekolah pada 1966, sebagai antara peristiwa bersejarah penting yang tidak harus dilupakan mereka.


    “Saya fikir kaum minoriti, secara umumnya, mereka lebih sedar tentang konteks berlakunya insiden-insiden bersejarah. Mereka lebih banyak menumpukan perhatiannya kepada ehwal semasa yang dikaitkan dengan berlakunya peristiwa-peristiwa itu.”

    – Dr Dr Leong Chan-Hoong.


    Tanggapan Melayu Singapura

    10 peristiwa utama dianggap penting oleh masyarakat Melayu

    1. Penciptaan lagu kebangsaan ‘Majulah Singapura’ (1958)

    2. Penciptaan ikrar kebangsaan Singapura (1966)

    3. Pembukaan rasmi Lapangan Terbang Changi (1981)

    4. Pelancaran rasmi khidmat MRT (1988)

    5.Pembentukan Lembaga Perumahan dan Pembangunan atau HDB (1960)

    6. Peristiwa mantan perdana menteri, Encik Lee Kuan Yew, menangis di televisyen selepas perpisahan antara Singapura dengan Malaysia (1965)

    7. Mata wang Singapura diperkenalkan (1967)

    8. Pembentukan Parti Tindakan Rakyat atau PAP (1954)

    9. Cukai barangan dan perkhidmatan (GST) diperkenalkan (1994)

    10. Projek NEWater siap (2000)

    10 peristiwa utama masyarakat Melayu anggap penting bagi generasi mendatang

    1. Penciptaan lagu kebangsaan ‘Majulah Singapura’ (1958)

    2. Penularan wabak Sars (2003)

    3. Pengenalan dasar dwibahasa di sekolah-sekolah (1966)

    4. Penciptaan ikrar kebangsaan Singapura (1966)

    5. Pembukaan rasmi Lapangan Terbang Changi (1981)

    6. Kemasukan kumpulan pertama anggota Perkhidmatan Negara (1967)

    7. Rusuhan kaum (1964)

    8. Pelancaran rasmi khidmat MRT (1988)

    9. Mata wang Singapura diperkenalkan (1967)

    10. Pembentukan Lembaga Perumahan dan Pembangunan atau HDB (1960)

     

    Source: http://beritaharian.sg