Tag: Malaysia

Hardworking Mother Wins The Heart Of Malaysians With Her Delicious Nasi Lemak

“A mother is willing to sacrifice anything for the sake of her child.”

That was what Facebook user Lynn Ahmad had to say when she saw how a mother worked hard to put food on the table for her three young children.

She said that it was a sad sight to see the woman who struggled to take care of the three children while selling nasi lemak.

The woman was seen straddling her youngest child in a baby carrier, while her two other young children sat by the roadside and waited for her.

Lynn, who has two children herself, said that she could understand how tired the woman must have felt as she has to look after her kids while manning her stall and attending to customers.

“Her nasi lemak is seriously delicious, do try and buy many of them so that she can head home early.”

Lynn urged passers-by to pay her a visit and support the woman by buying nasi lemak from her stall, which was set up nearby a Petronas petrol station at the MRR2 by Tesco Ampang.

She said that the nasi lemak only costs RM1 each.

Following the viral post, many Malaysians have flocked to the woman’s stall for cheap and delicious nasi lemak

A netizen shared today, 27 July, that a crowd of people had gathered to buy nasi lemak and lend their support for the young mother.

In the video posted by Saifullah Sazwin, there were at least a dozen people who can be seen queuing up to buy food.

As her popularity grew, several netizens recognised the woman and identified her as ‘Kak Ain’.

Quite a number of people have generously bought nasi lemak from Kak Ain in hopes of easing her burdens

Many new customers have praised Kak Ain and said that her nasi lemak is indeed delicious as claimed by many.

She is extremely thankful for the support that she has been receiving in the last few days. She also revealed that she was humbled when a customer bought a pack of nasi lemak from her for RM200 this morning.

Kudos Malaysians, for acting so swiftly to help a mother in need!

Source: http://says.com

July 27, 2017
Denying Husbands Sex Is Abuse: Malaysian MP

A Malaysian lawmaker came under fire on Wednesday (Jul 26) for saying that women who deny their husbands sex were subjecting them to “psychological and emotional abuse”.

Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh, an MP from the ruling coalition, said during a parliamentary debate on domestic violence that husbands often suffer emotional attacks rather than physical abuse.

“Even though men are said to be physically stronger than women, there are cases where wives hurt or abuse their husbands in an extreme manner,” said the lawmaker, an UMNO member.

“Usually, it involves wives cursing their husbands – this is emotional abuse. They insult their husbands and refuse his sexual needs. All these are types of psychological and emotional abuse.”

Marina Mahathir, a prominent women’s rights activist and daughter of former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed, said the lawmaker’s view was “based on ignorance”.

“Women have a right to say no to sex – this is an old notion that when you marry a women you own her body,” she told AFP. “It does not work that way. It is ridiculous to say men are abused if women say no to sex.”

The 58-year-old lawmaker, from the state of Terengganu also said that denying a Muslim man the chance to marry a second wife amounted to abuse.

It is legal for Muslim men in Malaysia to have as many as four wives. But they must obtain permission from a shariah court to marry more than one.

The MP made the comments on Tuesday during a debate on amendments to domestic violence legislation.

Source:http://www.channelnewsasia.com

July 27, 2017
[Malaysia] Ibu Yang Gantung Buaian Anak Dalam MRT Dikecam

Membawa kereta sorong ke dalam pengangkutan awam mungkin sudah menjadi kebiasaan, tetapi membawa buaian anak dan menggantungnya di dalam MRT ternyata bukan suatu yang lumrah dilihat.

Dalam sebuah laporan mStar, para penumpang terkejut apabila seorang ibu bertindak menggantung buaian anaknya pada senggayut pemegang tempat berdiri.

Gambar tindakan pelik ibu kanak-kanak itu turut menular dan dikecam pengguna media sosial baru-baru ini.

Seorang pengguna Facebook, Nana Abd Rashid, seperti dipetik mStar, berkongsi status mengenai peristiwa itu yang disifatkan sebagai amat memalukan.

“Alahai kak, awat tak bawak tilam, toto skali naik MRT. Tolonglah kak, jangan bagi malu. Anak-anak tu kalau boleh pantau sikit, jaga harta benda awam bersama.

“Boleh pula dia bawa buai sangkut dalam MRT. Keselamatan anak tanggungjawab mak bapa ,kalau la emergency brake, tercampak anak, confirm viral salahkan MRT… alahai…,” tulisnya di Facebook.

Menurut mStar, Transit Aliran Massa (MRT) menyifatkan tindakan ibu itu sebagai amat membahayakan.

Pihak tersebut dalam satu kenyataan turut menasihati semua penumpang supaya menjaga keselamatan apabila menggunakan perkhidmatan itu dan tidak merosakkan kemudahan disediakan.

Source: http://berita.mediacorp.sg

July 26, 2017
[Malaysia] Bersyukurlah Jadi Melayu, Bangsa Dunia Yang Hebat

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak berkata sejumlah setengah bilion orang Melayu tersebar di seluruh dunia dari Australia ke Amerika Syarikat, dan berkata orang Melayu perlu bersyukur mereka tergolong sebahagian daripada mereka kerana mempunyai jati diri dan mengekalkan tradisi tidak kira di mana mereka berada.

“Sebagai bangsa Melayu, bersyukurlah dengan anugerah Allah ini. Kekalkan tradisi kehebatan ini supaya nasib bangsa ini tidak terjadi seperti tragedi yang menimpa bangsa Palestin, Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq dan Rohingya yang sedang bergelora dan ditindas di tanah air sendiri,” tulis bendahari Umno itu dalam catatan blog hari ini.

Katanya, diaspora Melayu mewakili 9% penduduk dunia, dan mereka terbukti berjaya kerana memiliki sifat jati diri dan kerajinan, seperti yang boleh dilihat dengan pelantikan orang Melayu untuk jawatan penting di negara lain.

Beliau memberi contoh Melayu Sri Lanka, Samara Vijayatungga dan Melayu Cape, Abdullah Kadi Abdus Salaam, di samping Melayu yang mula menetap di kawasan baharu seperti Datuk Mohd Aris Ahmad yang dilantik menjadi Datuk Bandar Winsford di England pada 1989, dan usahawan New York, Datuk Fathol Razak Abdul Rawak.

“Kehebatan diaspora bangsa ini diiktiraf dunia. Bangsa ini sudah mampu menjadi duta Melayu global untuk terus bersaing dengan bangsa-bangsa lain di peringkat antarabangsa,” kata menteri komunikasi dan multimedia itu.

Katanya, kehebatan diaspora Melayu adalah disebabkan sifat mereka yang rajin, berani dan berjiwa besar.

“Selain itu adalah faktor agama Islam, keterbukaan minda, pengamalan budaya dan bahasa Melayu yang turut menjadikan mereka hebat.”

Source: www.freemalaysiatoday.com

July 22, 2017
Trending: Hijab Cosplayers

After donning a blue Cinderella dress, Sind Yanti carefully arranges her pale yellow “hijab”, or traditional headscarf, into folds that resemble hair. She is among a growing number of young Muslim women in Southeast Asia who are taking part in “hijab” costume play, finding creative ways to incorporate the head covering into colourful fantasy costumes. Yanti’s fashions are inspired by Disney and Japanese anime characters, with artful hijab designs that resemble wigs or hoods. She can express herself while preserving the Islamic requirement of modest dress for women, Yanti said. Her made-to-order designs cost between 250,000 rupiah (US$18.79) and 500,000 rupiah each.

The fashion play is also popular in neighbouring Muslim-majority Malaysia, where young people dressed as superheroes, warriors and princesses flocked to a cosplay show in Kuala Lumpur, the capital. Among them was 20-year-old film student Nursyamimi Minhalia, who wore a black hijab cut to form a fringe with two buns on either side. She did not include the hijab when she began cosplaying in 2012, but was later inspired by others wearing the headscarf.

Costumed roleplay, which can feature revealing outfits and elaborate hair styles, has long been part of the fan culture linked to anime and comics. Hijab cosplay is a new phenomenon that appears to be growing in appeal among the wider Muslim community. Sharifah Maznah Syed Mohd, 48, whose son is an avid cosplayer, said the role-playing hobby was acceptable as long as participants stuck within religious boundaries. Yanti says hijab cosplay has helped her stay true to her faith even while enjoying the cosplay experience.

Source: Reuters

July 21, 2017