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Politicians Like WP Pritam Singh Shouldn’t Get Involved in Gaza Issue
MP for Aljunied GRC Mr Pritam Singh recently urged the government to take a tough stand in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Prior to that, he has promoted activities that expressed support for Palestine.
As a citizen, I am curious if Pritam Singh speaking in his personal capacity or presenting his views as a MP in Aljunied GRC?
According to media reports, Israel and Palestine have suffered losses in the conflict.
In August this year, in his parliamentary reply to Choa Chua Kang GRC MP Zaqy Muhammad, Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr K Shanmugam has reiterated that Singapore supports “sanctions based on international laws”.
Israel and Palestine are eager to achieve their political objectives at the expenses of innocent civilians.
Notwithstanding international pressure, Israel-Palestine conflict showed no signs of tapering. This matter requires intervention and resolution from international bodies. Singapore has already presented her neutral stand in the conflict and expressed views that the conflict to be resolved by international resolutions. Singapore has to be realistic since Israel and Hamas are not dependent on her.
I am concerned with the intentions of Mr Pritam Singh because his intentions might be misconstrued in our multi-racial society, causing dividing views to arise.
What if Singaporeans from non-Muslim communities emulated Pritam Singh and expressed support for individual parties in unresolved international conflicts, will such actions cause tensions within Singaporeans? What has Singapore got to gain? As a small state, what is Singapore’s voice in the Israel-Palestine conflict?
I hope MPs will be more prudent when they express views towards international relationship issues. They should have due consideration for Singapore’s multi-cultural society and comprehensively assess the message they are telling everyone.Source: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/eat-drink-man-woman-16/gpgt-wp-pritam-singh-guest-honour-support-palestine-event-what-he-trying-do-4798340.html
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Anak Melayu Jadi Juruterbang Jet Pejuang RSAF
MENCETUS inspirasi bagi belia lain agar terbang tinggi, Kapten Muhammad Azlan Abdul Latiff dan Kapten Muhammad Iskandar Dzulfadhli Abdul Rahman turun padang semalam bagi mengotakan misi mendekati masyarakat.
Kededua juruterbang muda ini adalah antara pegawai Angkatan Udara Republik Singapura (RSAF) yang ‘dikerahkan’ ke pameran kejiranan RSAF45@Heartlands di lelapang Simei (berhampiran stesen MRT).
Kapten Muhammad Azlan, 30 tahun, yang sudah berkhidmat selama lapan tahun di RSAF mengemudi helikopter Super Puma. Kapten Muhammad Iskandar Dzulfadhli, 26 tahun, yang bertugas selama tujuh tahun pula adalah juruterbang jet pejuang F-15SG.
Mereka turut memberi taklimat dan bersembang bersama Menteri Negara (Pembangunan Negara merangkap Pertahanan), Dr Mohd Maliki Osman.
Turut hadir adalah Anggota Parlimen (AP) GRC East Coast, Cik Jessica Tan dan AP GRC Marine Parade, Encik Seah Kian Peng.
Pameran itu menutup tirai siri rondaan RSAF ke kawasan kejiranan bagi meraikan ulang tahunnya yang ke-45.
Lewat Julai lalu, pameran tersebut dilancarkan Menteri Pertahanan, Dr Ng Eng Hen, di Hab Lembaga Perumahan dan Pembangunan (HDB) Toa Payoh.
Tiga pameran yang menyusul diadakan di kawasan kejiranan Jurong East, Sengkang dan Yishun sepanjang bulan lalu.
Menerusi pameran interaktif itu pengunjung boleh menaiki dan bergambar di dalam Kenderaan Udara Tanpa Pemandu (UAV), selain mengetahui sejarah dan warisan RSAF sepanjang lebih empat dekad itu.
Keupayaan dan kesediaan operasi RSAF dalam menghulurkan bantuan kemanusiaan ke luar negara di saat-saat bencana melanda turut dipaparkan.
Dalam pertemuan singkat itu, Dr Mohd Maliki melahirkan rasa bangga seraya memberitahu Kapten Muhammad Azlan dan Kapten Muhammad Iskandar Dzulfadhli: “Saya gembira dengan pencapaian anda berdua.
Masyarakat Melayu boleh meraih inspirasi daripada kejayaan dan perjalanan anda.” Pasangan suami isteri, Encik Bakshor Ahaddin, 40 tahun, seorang polis auksilari dan Cik Nurhayati Charwabee, 37 tahun, pegawai khidmat pelanggan turut teruja bergambar dengan Dr Mohd Maliki dan dua juruterbang Melayu itu.
“Sebagai anak Melayu, saya tumpang bangga. Sebelum ini, kami cuma tahu seorang juruterbang Melayu, Encik Zakir Abdul Hamid. Nampaknya semakin bertambah juruterbang Melayu yang boleh dijadikan teladan,” kata Encik Bakshor.
Cik Nurhayati pula senang meninjau di balik tabir operasi RSAF yang tidak diketahui sebelum ini. “Kami boleh cuba simulator penerbangan dan bergambar dengan pelbagai kenderaan udara.
Tidak perlu lagi menanti rumah terbuka RSAF kerana ia datang dekat ke kawasan kejiranan,” ujar penduduk Tampines itu.
Sumber: http://beritaharian.sg/setempat/juruterbang-jet-pejuang-rsaf-mendarat-di-simei#sthash.Jozvr6Pt.dpuf
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Some Muslims Want To Withdraw CPF Before 65 To Perform Haj
SOME Muslims would like to withdraw a larger portion of their Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings before turning 65 to perform the haj – and Minister of State for National Development and Defence Maliki Osman hopes the Government will consider this wish when it reviews its policies.
At a post-National Day Rally dialogue attended by over 100 Malay residents of the East Coast GRC on Wednesday night, participants asked if they could be given the option of tapping into their CPF savings at age 55 to fund the pilgrimage.
“We don’t know whether we’ll be well enough to do our haj, or if we can even move if we wait till 65,” said a 50-year-old Changi resident who wanted to be known as Sofea.
According to the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, haj packages cost from about $7,000 to over $13,000.
Speaking in Malay to reporters after the dialogue, Dr Maliki said: “This is a concern in our community, and we can channel these worries… And I hope when the Government tries to draft new policies related to the CPF, the concerns voiced by our residents will be taken into account.”
The Government, he added, acknowledges that people want more options when it comes to their CPF savings, “but this choice must also be limited, so it does not reach a stage where people don’t have savings after they retire”.
As residents discussed the announcements Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had made in Sunday’s National Day Rally, some were still riled up over retirement funds.
There were raised voices and demands to know how many Singaporeans could meet the CPF Minimum Sum.
But dialogues like this are a platform for the Government to soothe such fears, said Dr Maliki.
“When I clarified the reasons and ways we draft government policies, they showed understanding… their feelings of anger started to recede.”
He told participants about his late father, who died this February at age 91.
There was no Minimum Sum in place for his cohort – when life expectancy was 65 years. He withdrew all his CPF savings at 55 and spent them all by age 60, when he stopped working.
“He had nine children to help him… but how many children do you have, and do you want to continue depending on them?” asked Dr Maliki, adding that life expectancy has gone up, making the Minimum Sum scheme necessary.
Residents also asked about the future of young Malays without university degrees.
Ms Mardina Aziz, 27, who has a polytechnic diploma, said she has the skills and hands-on experience some university graduates lack.
But she cannot qualify for most government jobs, which require degrees.
At this year’s rally, Mr Lee said the public sector will take the lead in shifting the focus away from paper qualifications to take skill and experience into account in hiring and promotions.
Dr Maliki said parents and students also need to change their mindsets.
“We want (students) to change their mindsets, to ensure that they keep on believing that they are able to succeed.”
Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/some-muslims-seek-option-tap-cpf-55-go-haj-20140822
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National Day Rally 2014: Apakah Ada Perkara Lebih Serius Dari Perhiasan Lampu Hari Raya?
Credit: Ustaz Azmi Abdul Samad Antara perkara pertama yg diutarakan didlm Rapat Umum 2014 adalah mengenai lampu dan perhiasan di Geylang Serai sempena Hari Raya. Kesian masyarakat Melayu/Islam kita.. Kenapa? Kerana perkara2 remeh sebegini yg masyarakat kita dimomokkan serta disibuk2kan dan menjadikan isu. Maka, tanpa kita sedari, tahun ini perhiasan Raya telah dipastikan agar dibuatkan sedikit gah supaya masyarakat kita mendpt the “syiok feeling”
Tetapi, adakah isu ini yg menjadi tumpuan atau kebimbangan utama kita? Ada tak perhiasan sempena Deepavali atau CNY sampai menjadi isu di ramat umum? Mungkin masyarakat mereka tahu mana yg penting dan mana yg lebih penting.
2) Bukankah kita juga tak suka kelemahan masyarakat kita asyik diketengahkan.., maka tahun ini banyak ditonjolkanlah pengorbanan dan kejayaan masyarakat Melayu / Islam supaya masyarakat kita akan “gembira” dan mendpt “kepuasan” dan akan memuji ucapan rapat umum ini.
Secara peribadi, sy rasakan sekali-sekala, kita perlu renungkan juga diantara yg tersurat dan yg tersirat didlm sesuatu ucapan…………………
Sumber: Azmi Abdul Samad
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