Tag: Muslim

  • Meet Anisa Hassan – Great Women Of Our Time 2016 Finance & Commerce Nominee

    Meet Anisa Hassan – Great Women Of Our Time 2016 Finance & Commerce Nominee

    The premature birth of Anisa’s eldest daughter prompted her career switch. “The ungodly hours of shiftwork destabilised my life,” shares the former Channel NewsAsia broadcast journalist turned award-winning entrepreneur. “Becoming a mother changed my perspective about what’s really important to me,” adds the mum-of-two, who took a two-year hiatus to focus on family and to think things through. In March 2004, Anisa gave birth to her second child, then flew off to US to complete a month-long training in preparation for the franchise business she had decided to embark on. It’s Just Lunch Asia, an upscale match-making agency for busy professionals, was launched in July 2004. Now 12 years on, her company has matched thousands of singles worldwide, and arranged over two million dates. Not one to rest on her laurels, the business-savvy Anisa has also authoured two e-books about dating, and has recently launched Oobat, a range of doctor-developed health supplements which use traditional jamu as the key ingredient.

    “Entrepreneurs are creators…
    We create solutions for problems that have not been overcome or effectively addressed. The entrepreneurial journey is long, winding, and very interesting. Be prepared to play full out, even when success is not apparent.”

    “Writing a book allows me to synthesise my ideas…
    And express them in a manner that can reach and benefit more people. I write to give people hope and optimism, and help create possibilities where all they see is the end of the rope.”

    I look up to a lot of people, especially the self-made women…
    I love to read about success stories, and how these women overcome odds to get to the pinnacle of their careers or chosen businesses. One day, I hope to become an inspiration to the world. It’ll be exciting to see how this kampong girl emerges on the other side.”

    The Great Women Of Our Time 2016 is presented by Skin Inc and co-sponsored bySwarovski.

     

    Source: www.womensweekly.com.sg

  • Abdillah Zamzuri: S R Nathan Was President Who Understood Different Cultures

    Abdillah Zamzuri: S R Nathan Was President Who Understood Different Cultures

    CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE PRESIDENT OF SINGAPORE, SR NATHAN

    I’ve had a brief encounter with the President, the year was 2006/7. I was performing for the Inter Religious Circle Harmony Nite concert and His Excellency was in attendance as the Guest-Of-Honour.

    On that day, I had forgotten to bring my Songkok (Malay headgear) and had worn my Baju Melayu to perform on stage without a songkok.

    After the event, His Excellency went around on stage to shake hands with each and every single performer and when he came to me, he asked, “Mana Songkok?” (Where’s your songkok?). I told him that I had forgotten and then he went on to say, “Kan tak cantik. Tak complete” (Now not nice. Not complete).

    He was a man who respected different cultures and understood very well how a Malay man dressed in proper Malay wear should be attired.

    I must have been an eyesore to him when he watched me on stage. Today, Singapore lost a dear son.

    To the soft spoken man who gave his life to Singapore, to building a better and worked towards uniting Singaporeans, thank you Sir.

    May You Rest In Peace.

    ‪#‎SRNathan‬ ‪#‎PresidentSingapore‬ ‪#‎Singapore‬ ‪#‎President‬

     

    Source: Abdillah Zamzuri

  • Mohamed Jufrie Mahmood: Malays Want True Equality, Will Choose Tan Cheng Bock Over Malay PAP Puppet

    Mohamed Jufrie Mahmood: Malays Want True Equality, Will Choose Tan Cheng Bock Over Malay PAP Puppet

    Many Singaporeans may not be aware of the main reason for the hype on the need to allow a candidate among the minorities (in this instance the Malays because the Indians have had 2 of their own already) to be elected as Singapore’s President.

    I fully share the views expressed by Alfian Sa’at in a recent post.

    I am basically colour blind when it concerns this. To blazes with symbolism/tokenism. What we Malays want are fair and equal treatment. We want to be treated not as second class citizens. We want to be represented in all aspects of the Singapore socio political and commercial landscape. We want to play a real and meaningful role in the defence of our nation. We want to be allowed to freely practise our culture and religion without intruding into those of the other communities or reducing the common space, like the donning of the tudung. We want an end to all forms of discrimination in all sectors, especially in the NS and immigration policies which are so blatantly to our disadvantage. We want to be truly united with the other communities as one people.

    We want a president who can unify us all, irrespective his race. We say a big NO to a puppet president even if he is a Malay.

    If asked to choose between an ex Malay PAP minister (because under the proposed new criteria only such persons would qualify, I suppose) and Dr Tan Cheng Bock, for instance, I would gladly choose Dr. Tan even though he is not a Malay.

     

    Source: Mohamed Jufrie Bin Mahmood

  • Hang FM: Allegations By Singapore Government Is Character Assassination

    Hang FM: Allegations By Singapore Government Is Character Assassination

    Following allegations that a Batam-based radio station has been spreading Islamic State (IS) propaganda, the management of the radio station is planning to meet Singaporean officials to explain the radio’s broadcasts.

    On Friday, the Singaporean Ministry of Home Affairs issued an announcement regarding the arrest of a number of its citizens in connection with IS under the country’s Internal Security Act.

    The announcement, which was posted on the ministry’s website, also mentions that one of those arrested, namely Rosli bin Hamza, acknowledged he was first exposed to IS’ radical teachings on the Batam-based radio station Hang FM.

    The radio’s station manager Abu Yusuf, alias Romi, said the Singaporean authorities should have crosschecked the information before posting such serious allegations on its website.

    “The allegation is character assassination of our radio station. How can we be accused of spreading IS’ teaching while what we convey is clearly against IS’ teachings,” Abu Yusuf told The Jakarta Post over the weekend.

    He said the concept of khilafa promoted by his station was clearly against the teachings of IS, because it referred to Quran verse 59 of Surah An-Nissa requiring obedience to Allah, prophets and leaders.

    “For Singaporean Muslim listeners, we also say that although their leaders are non-Muslims, they are leaders that they have to follow as long as they do not ban them from worshiping,” Hang FM’s public affairs manager Abu Azizah, alias Naldi, said.

    To protest the allegations, Abu Yusuf said representatives of the radio station would come to the Singaporean Consulate General in Batam on Monday to meet with consul Gavin Chay.

    “We will come to explain what exactly the radio station is,” Abu Yusuf said.

    Hang FM went on air for the first time in 2002 on the frequency of 106.00 FM and operates 24 hours a day.

    One of its three founders, namely Zein Alatas, is a former head of Bank Riau’s Batam branch.

    Abu Yusuf said the broadcast could be heard in Singapore and Malaysia. Many Singaporean listeners even gave donations to the station as alms. “Our broadcasts preach about good deeds,” Abu Yusuf said.

    Abu Yusuf also said that station staff members did not know the two arrested Singaporeans, Rosli Hamzah, 50, and Mohamed Omar Mahadi, 33.

    “If it is true that we are spreading IS teaching, why for the last 14 year have only two of them become our followers. This is indeed a baseless and irresponsible accusation,” he said.

    Separately, regional information and broadcasting commission (KPID) chairman Azwardi said that based on monitoring the commission had conducted early last month, the Islamic teachings broadcast on Hang FM were opposed to terrorism.

    “I think the accusation is wrong,” Azwardi said.

    He added that with regard to the accusation the commission had not yet received an official report or request to evaluate the content of the radio stations’ broadcasts.

    Similarly, Riau Islands Police spokesperson Adj. Sr. Comr. Hartono also said that the police had not yet received any official information regarding Hang FM’s involvement with IS sympathizers in Singapore.

    “No report has been filed to us on that,” Hartono said.

     

    Source: www.thejakartapost.com

  • ARS Diwajibkan Bagi Semua Asatizah Mulai 1 Januari

    ARS Diwajibkan Bagi Semua Asatizah Mulai 1 Januari

    Di rapat umum Hari Kebangsaan semalam, Perdana Menteri Lee Hsien Loong turut menyentuh tentang langkah mewajibkan Sistem Pengiktirafan Asatizah (ARS).

    Mengulas, beberapa pemimpin berkata langkah itu penting bagi mengelak sebarang percanggahan atau kekeliruan di kalangan para asatizah serta masyarakat Islam tempatan.

    Dalam ucapannya di rapat umum semalam (21 Ogos), PM Lee mengalu-alukan langkah mewajibkan ARS, sambil memuji masyarakat Melayu/Islam kerana mengambil langkah dalam menangani masalah fahaman radikal.

    Ini berikutan penahanan beberapa rakyat tempatan baru-baru ini yang dikatakan menjadi radikal setelah dipengaruhi ideologi-ideologi ekstrimis dari luar.

    Maka itu, Encik Lee menekankan penting bagi semua asatizah memahami konteks Singapura yang berbilang kaum dan agama dan aspek itu akan diterapkan dalam skim ARS yang dipertingkat.

    “Saya rasa ini menunjukkan yang masyarakat kita juga prihatin tentang isu-isu yang dihadapi masyarakat kita dan negara kita dan mahu sama-sama berganding bahu dengan pemerintah untuk menangani masalah ini supaya kita dapat teruskan hidup dengan sejahtera dan kuatkan lagi perpaduan antara masyarakat,” Setiausaha Parlimen Ehwal Dalam Negeri Amrin Amin memberitahu BERITAMediacorp.

    Skim Pengiktirafan Asatizah mula diperkenalkan pada 2005.

    Penyertaannya tidak diwajibkan dan setakat ini, sekitar 80 peratus asatizah menerima pentauliahan di bawah ARS.

    Namun mulai 1 Januari tahun depan, skim pengiktirafan itu akan diwajibkan ke atas semua asatizah tempatan.

    Mereka akan diberi tempoh selama setahun untuk mendapatkan sebarang pensijilan yang diperlukan. Ini termasuk diploma dalam pengajian Islam dari mana-mana institusi yang diiktiraf.

    Menurut Mufti negara, Muis akan bekerjasama dengan pihak-pihak tertentu seperti PERGAS serta Lembaga Pengiktirafan Asatizah (ARB) untuk memastikan sistem itu tidak dipergunakan oleh golongan yang mahu mengambil kesempatan.

    “Dalam suasana dunia pada hari ini, pastinya kita tidak mahu mereka yang tidak mempunyai kelayakan, kemahiran, latihan, pengetahuan yang sewajarnya untuk sewenang-wenangnya memberikan jawapan kepada persoalan-persoalan agama sehingga akhirnya menyebabkan salah faham, kekeliruan dan ini memberi risiko yang sangat besar kepada kehidupan kita sebagai sebuah masyarakat majmuk berbilang bangsa dan agama,” kata Mufti Negara Ustaz Dr Fatris Bakaram.

    Pengerusi Bersama Kumpulan Pemulihan Keagamaan (RRG) pula berkata mewajibkan ARS ke atas semua asatizah penting agar percanggahan tidak timbul di kalangan mereka.

    “Kita punya guru-guru agama itu, belajar dari beberapa negara, banyak negara. Bila mereka kembali ke sini, mereka membawa ilmu-ilmu yang ingin disampaikan. Tapi masalah yang kita perhati, dalam konteks Singapura, bagaimana kita hendak menyampaikan? Mungkin kalau kita sama sendiri tak mengatur sesuatu, maka kita sama sendiri akan bercanggah dan bila bercanggah, fahaman kita, pemikiran kita, mazhab kita, kita tak dapat membimbing masyarakat kita ke jalan yang sepatutnya. Begitu juga kita kena faham dalam hidup masyarakat majmuk, masyarakat plural, negara yang sekular. Jadi kita perlu pandang dari semua aspek dan kita tidak mahu, akhirnya nanti mereka menyalahkan ajaran Islam,” menurut Pengerusi Bersama RRG Ustaz Ali Mohamed.

    Tambahnya lagi, guru-guru agama di sini perlu menerima perubahan itu dengan fikiran yang terbuka kerana ia bukanlah suatu perkara yang merugikan.

    Bahkan langkah itu mampu membawa lebih kebaikan kerana para asatizah akan dilihat lebih berwibawa, dinamik dan dapat memberi bimbingan agama yang lebih baik.

    Source: http://berita.mediacorp.sg

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