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  • Badan Amal Baru Agih 150,000 Makanan Percuma

    Badan Amal Baru Agih 150,000 Makanan Percuma

    MEMBERI 150,000 bungkusan makanan percuma kepada mereka yang memerlukan.

    Demikian matlamat murni yang sedang dilaksanakan oleh sebuah badan amal baru Free Food For All (FFFA), yang melancarkan kempen tersebut baru-baru ini.

    Dipanggil ‘150K Meals: For the Community, From the Community’ atau ‘150K Makanan: Untuk Masyarakat, Dari Masyarakat’, kempen tersebut dilancarkan di Blok 176, Boon Lay Drive.

    Dengan bantuan para sukarelawan masyarakat Boon Lay, FFFA menyediakan lebih 400 bungkusan makanan malam kepada mereka yang memerlukan di kawasan tersebut setiap hari, bahkan pengedaran tersebut telah pun dilakukan sejak 1 Mac lalu.

    Turut membantu mengedarkan bungkusan tersebut adalah para pemain dan pengurus kelab bola sepak Liga-S, Home United.

    Pengasas FFFA, Encik Nizar Md Shariff, berkata melalui penyediaan hidangan makanan halal itu sesama jiran tetangga, semangat kemasyarakatan diharap dapat dijalin dan disemai.

    “Satu program penghantaran makan malam telah dimulakan, memberi peluang kepada warga untuk memainkan peranan lebih besar, seperti mengirim makanan kepada jiran terutama warga tua,” kata beliau.

    Menurutnya, dalam tempoh setahun akan datang, FFFA berhasrat untuk mengedarkan 150,000 bungkus makanan percuma – lebih seganda jumlah yang diagihkan pada tahun sebelumnya.

    FFFA merupakan badan amal berdaftar yang menyediakan makanan secara percuma kepada golongan kurang bernasib baik tidak kira bangsa atau agama.

    Ia dimulakan pada November 2014 secara tidak formal dan menjadi badan amal berdaftar pada Jun tahun lalu.

    Sejak diasaskan, FFFA telah pun mengedarkan lebih 75,000 bungkusan makanan, tetapi kini ia berhasrat mengedarkan 150,000 bungkusan makanan di bawah kempen tersebut.

    Kempen itu dibiayai oleh para penderma individu dan korporat.

    Menu makanannya pula berubah-ubah setiap hari tetapi secara umum hidangannya termasuk nasi, sayur dan ayam atau ikan.

    Sebelum ini, FFFA juga telah mengedarkan makanan percuma itu di Marsiling, Chai Chee, Marine Parade dan MacPherson, kebanyakannya setiap minggu.

    Badan amal itu kini berharap untuk mengumpul wang sejumlah S$300,000 bagi membiayai kempennya dan berharap penderma tampil memberi sumbangan yang boleh dilakukan melalui derma dalam talian menerusi laman Giving.SG ataupun tin derma rumah.

    Satu acara mengumpul dana bagi kempen tersebut juga akan diadakan di Pasar Geylang Serai, dari 9 pagi hingga 5 petang, Sabtu ini (2 April).

    FFFA turut akan mengadakan klinik bola sepak untuk para belia masyarakat Boon Lay awal bulan depan.

     

    Source: Berita Harian SG

  • Zulfikar Shariff: A Racist Will Insult Islam Because He Is Racist, Not Because Of Media Influence

    Zulfikar Shariff: A Racist Will Insult Islam Because He Is Racist, Not Because Of Media Influence

    One reaction by the Muslim community that annoys me…

    is when they see some racist insulting Islam….they assume that person insult because of what they see in the media.

    Lets be clear…a racist will insult Islam because he is racist.

    It is not because of the media.

    It is simply because he is a racist.

    Stop apologising.

    Stop trying to explain that “Islam is not what you see on TV” or “ISIS is not Islam”.

    Stop making excuses for them as though they would have been fair minded if not for the media.

    A lot of non-Muslims watch TV and read about ISIS and do not insult Islam.

    Racists refer to the media to justify their racism.

    Stop making excuses for them.

     

    Source: Zulfikar Shariff

  • Stop the Untrue Rumours of the SMRT Staff Who Died

    Stop the Untrue Rumours of the SMRT Staff Who Died

    Nasrulhudin Bin Najumudin
    26, Single

    There have been so many speculations about him getting married, had a pregnant wife and more that really upset us. We, his immediate family, are here to clarify that most of the rumours you have heard or received may be untrue.

    He was a fine young chap and a well- mannered guy who never forgot his responsibilities as a Muslim and son. So we want the rumour mill to just stop. Let’s not play the blaming game or spread more fitnah. If you don’t know the story, ask someone who knows the family or rather, shut the rumours away and offer your prayers instead.

    We thank each one of you who gave us support and encouraging words in this difficult time. A sudden departure of a loved one is definitely not easy but HE knows best. Redha.

    Source: Dean Sabbie

  • Miss & Mrs Singapore Malay International 2016 Finalists Raised Almost $6000 Worth Of Products For H.O.M.E

    Miss & Mrs Singapore Malay International 2016 Finalists Raised Almost $6000 Worth Of Products For H.O.M.E

    Singapore Malays International Pageant chose H.O.M.E (Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics) a non profit organisation as their beneficiary for their finalist charity community service day. HOME SHELTER currently assist 100 migrant workers who are genuinely abused and exploited by their employers, unpaid salaries, excessive working hours, work injuries, physical, sexual, verbal and psychological abuse are the problems these workers face. A significant number of women are domestic helpers and some of these workers are also victims of human trafficking.

    Singapore Malay International Pageant 2

    The finalists garnered a Total Value Worth $5,928.40 For Food Ration, Head Gears, Detergents & Electrical Appliances Such As Ovens, Kettles & Air Pots Were Contributed To H.O.M.E (Humanitarian Organisation for Migrants Economics) On Miss & Mrs Singapore Malays International 2016 Finalists Charity Community Service Day On 13 March 2016.

    Thank You To Miss & Mrs Singapore Malays International 2016 Finalists Who Had Put Their Effort In Making This Charity Drive A Success !!

    On Behalf Of H.O.M.E & Singapore Malays International Pageant Committee, Thank You All Again & God Bless !!

     

    Source: Singapore Malays International Pageant

  • MUIS, MBMF And Tranparency

    MUIS, MBMF And Tranparency

    The last few days, there have been some murmurings about MUIS’ decision to increase the amount that every Muslim contributes to the Mosque Building and Mendaki Fund (MBMF).

    Beginning from 1st June, MBMF contributions will increase between $1-10.

    There are of course, several perspectives to this issue.

    First, MBMF helps the community to build masjid and run Mendaki activities.

    Mendaki also contributes a portion of the funds to other Muslim organisations it supports.

    Second, MBMF is a very efficient way to collect funds. Rather than wait for Muslims to send in their donations or organise standing orders to deduct part of their salary, MBMF reverses method. Muslims are assumed to agree to donate and only opt-out if they do not want to contribute. This ensures maximum contribution.

    However, while there is benefit to the system, there are certainly obvious flaws.

    The main flaws are centred on the lack of transparency and consultation.

    First, it removes the intention from the donor. The donor do not decide to contribute. The money is taken from him.

    That donors can opt-out does not negate the fact that those who remain may not necessarily intend to donate.

    or even if they agree, that decision was taken away from them from the beginning.

    Second, and more importantly, is the lack of transparency and consultation.

    While we can appreciate some of the work done by MUIS and Mendaki, there is still a lot of problems with regard to its institutional and functional designs.

    Both organisations’s finances are primarily supported by the Muslim community.

    Whether it is through MBMF, zakat harta, fitrah, waqf etc, the bulk of financial support comes from the Muslim community.

    And yet, they are not accountable to the community.

    When was the last time MUIS held a consultation session with the Muslim community to seek our input in their performance and actions?

    When did the Muslim community, the body that pays for MUIS and Mendaki’s main expenses, appoint the leaders of these two organisations?

    MUIS and Mendaki leaders are appointed by the government.

    They report to the government.

    But we pay their expenses.

    And when the government discriminate against Muslims, both organisations have taken the government’s position.

    And there have been quite a number of reports on how some Muslims in need were turned away by MUIS and Mendaki.

    We pay their expenses, support their programs and help them operate…but are not consulted.

    Instead, they reported to and are appointed by the government.

    And turn away some in need.

    Yes, Muslim organisations need support.

    But the support should come with accountability.

    And at times, it may be better to use the money that is deducted for MUIS and Mendaki to help those we know are truly in need.

     

    Source: Almakhazin SG