Tag: Osman Sulaiman

Is The Police Tailing Malay-Muslim Activists?

Some of you may have known from my previous posting that i was followed by people whom I believe to be the police. Whether it’s the ISD or the CID, it doesn’t matter. What matters more is the reason why I was being followed.

A few friends were kind enough to msg me personally and ask if there’s anything serious. They were concern of my well being. Some had thought that I was just imagining things. No I wasn’t. I am very clear on this.

Prior to yesterday’s incident, I had always been followed by a black Toyota Mark X, bearing the number plate SJXXXXXH. I only realized that I was being shadowed sometime after my GAZA event at Hong Lim Park. I don’t know how many times exactly I was being followed but I can say for sure I was shadowed at least 4 times by this same vehicle on different days.

On why I was certain that it wasn’t just my imagination:

I made a few manoeuvres which doesn’t make sense if one is driving normally. I made 2 consecutive U-turns. I slowed down to a crawling pace. I accelerated at will. I parked by the side of the road. I wasted a couple of dollars to enter and exit from a shopping centre car park. All the time, the vehicle followed my route.

The last time I saw the black Toyota Mark X was on 31 Dec 2014 when I attended SDP’s event at Thomson. Yesterday’s incident involved 3 different vehicles. 2 cars and one bike. It was surprising that they would actually deploy such manpower over an individual like me.

Initially, I was very much fearful. But the fears quickly turned to being annoyed. What have I done to deserve being followed like a criminal? Was it my political background? Or was it for being outspoken on Palestinian issues. Either way, there’s nothing criminal for doing both. In fact, by them doing this, it strengthened my resolve to continue and do what is right within the laws of the land.

I have made a police report about the incident yesterday. As a citizen, I have every right to know why am I under such scrutiny. What suspicions have they got to encroach on the rights of an individual and compromise my privacy.

I wish to understand this from their points of view and meet with these officers to get a clearer picture. They are not going to silence me by these cheap tactics. I will soon write in to MHA and request for an audience with the appropriate officers. If need be, I shall camp outside their office as this involve my safety.

Source: Osman Sulaiman

January 19, 2015
Osman Sulaiman: MUIS Perlu Ambil Sikap Terbuka Dengan Masyarakat Demi Kebaikkannya Sendiri

Baru2 ini, saya ada mengetengahkan beberapa isu tentang pengendalian Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS). Sayangnya, ada juga rintangan dari sesetengah pihak, Ini saya anggap normal. Setiap perbuatan kita, akan ada yg tidak berapa senang atau setuju. Tapi malangnya, bantahan mereka tidak ada asas yg kukuh.Sebagai umat Islam di Singapura, saya berhak mendapat ketelusan dari MUIS. Walaupun MUIS ialah badan yg tertinggi di Singapura untuk mengendalikan hal2 ehwal Islam, sebagai individu, saya juga mempunyai tanggungjawab atas apa yg berlaku kepada MUIS.

Isu2 yg di bangkitkan dari sosial media bukannya hanya khabar angin atau sangkaan semata. Banyak juga isu dapat di cungkil dari penyata kewangan MUIS tahun 2013. Sayangnya MUIS tidak mahu respon kepada komunitinya. Ia cuma mengeluarkan iklan di suratkhabar tetapi tidak menjawab soalan2 penting yg di utarakan.

Ramai yg telah menghantarkan email kepada MUIS sama ada mahu berjumpa untuk mendapatkan duduk perkara, ataupun mengutarakan isu2 untuk mendapat keterangan. MUIS tidak menjawab dan memberi jawapan.

Antara isu2 yg harus diperjelaskan ialah:

1) Perihal MUIS berurusan dgn riba.

2) MUIS is a gov stat board tapi ia membayar gaji perkerjanya dari duit Zaka

3) Kepimpinan MUIS dilantik oleh pemerintah dan bukan komunitinya

Dari 3 perkara diatas, saya berpendapat yg ianya penting supaya MUIS menjawab atau memberi keterangan untuk perkara2 tersebut. Pengendalian MUIS harus transparent dan accountable.

Jatuhnya MUIS bukan dari orang yg mempersoalkan pengendaliannya, tetapi jatuhynya MUIS akan datang dari orang yg taksub dan berduduk diam apabila retakan2 kecil mula berlaku.

Saya harap tidak ada yg mencumuh saya hanya kerna saya bertanyakan soalan2 ini kepada ‘kuasa tertinggi’ Islam di Singapura. Ini hak saya dan tanggungjawab saya sebagai umat islam. Wasaalam.

Osman Sulaiman

December 30, 2014
Osman Sulaiman Dilantik Setiausaha Agung Persatuan Belia MOTIVASI

Persatuan Belia MOTIVASI telah memilih sdra Osman Sulaiman sebagai Setiausaha Agung nya yang baru.

Persatuan Belia MOTIVASI yang berdaftar dengan Pendaftaran Persatuan (ROS) sejak tahun 1993 yang bergerak aktif dengan program-program khas untuk belia dan isu-isu masyarakat amnya. MOTIVASI yang pernah berkerjasama dengan badan-badan Islam dan masjid-masjid Singapura sebagai contoh PERTAPIS, Masjid Ar-Rhaudah, Masjid Kassim dan lain-lain.

Program-program yang telah MOTIVASI laksanakan adalah seperti Kelas Tuisyen Percuma, membantu belia dalam kes-kes mahkamah (juvenile delinquency), mengadakan pertandingan bolasepak, acara-acara sukan, Konvensyen Belia dengan penglibatan masyarakat dalam isu-isu semasa dan sebagainya.

MOTIVASI juga telah bersama dalam program YMS (Young Muslim Secretariat), Belia Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam (DMDI), WAY (World Assembly Of Youth) yang memberi ahli-ahlinya kemahiran dan kematangan dalam kepimpinan.

Integrasi kaum dan kerjasama diantara NGOs, CCs dan masjid-masjid dalam projek ‘Belia Jaya’ adalah diantara usaha MOTIVASI pelopori bagi keharmonian kaum dan kemakmuran masyarakat Singapura.

Justeru itu usaha untuk mendekati belia dan masyarakat dipergiatkan bagi meneruskan usaha murni ini dengan motto MOTIVASI ‘Kejayaan Melalui Perpaduan’ (Success Through Unity). Untuk pertanyaan, penyertaan dan keahlian emel [email protected].

Source: http://singapurakita.bravejournal.com

November 21, 2014
Dimana Perginya Dana Yang Dikumpulkan MUIS?

Ada sesiapa mengetahui mengapa MUIS punya Financial Report tahun 2013 belum lagi dikeluarkan atau belum dapat dilihat? Yg boleh saya dapat di lelaman MUIS ialah Financial Report tahun 2012.

MUIS Net Asset tahun 2012 = $271 juta

MBMF Net Asset pula berjumlah $107 juta. Masjid-masjid selalu juga meminta dana daripada orang awam untuk kerja2 pembaharuan. Ini tidak salah. Yg salahnya adalah menyimpan beratus-ratus juta dan tidak digunakan untuk keperluan penting. Sampai bila dana mahu dikumpul?

Saya harap dana-dana ini semua tidak akan menjadi seperti dana Town Council dimana mereka menyimpan beratus-ratus juta reserve funds tapi menaikkan harga conservancy fees. Reserve funds pula di labur dan ada masa mendapat kerugian beratus juta.

Saya masih menantikan Financial Report tahun 2013. Kalau ada sesiapa yg mengetahui dimana saya boleh mendapat statement tersebut, sila memberitahuinya. Terima Kasih.

Sumber: Osman Sulaiman‎

October 2, 2014
8 Signs That the PAP Is Becoming a Groupthink.

What is Groupthink?

Groupthink, a term coined by social psychologist Irving Janis (1972), occurs when a group makes faulty decisions because group pressures lead to a deterioration of “mental efficiency, reality testing, and moral judgment”. Groups affected by groupthink ignore alternatives and tend to take irrational actions that dehumanize other groups. A group is especially vulnerable to groupthink when its members are similar in background, when the group is insulated from outside opinions, and when there are no clear rules for decision making.

Symptoms of Groupthink

1) Illusion of invulnerability – Creates excessive optimism that encourages taking extreme risks.

With 50 years in absolute power, and can amend the constitution at will, the PAP has the illusion of invulnerability. That explains why they can chide the voters to repent if they voted for the alternatives during 2011 election. They also take extreme risks thinking that the voters are daft and would not appreciate transparency. Case in point – Temasek, GIC and $2 company AIM.

2) Collective rationalization – Members discount warnings and do not reconsider their assumptions.

Many times warning signs highlighted in parliament by the alternatives were brushed aside. As long as the ideas were not from their (PAP) own members, it will be quickly shot down only for the citizens to bear the consequences later. Case in point – The riot at Little India, SBS Bus drivers’ strike.

3) Belief in inherent morality – Members believes in the rightness of their cause and therefore ignores the ethical or moral consequences of their decisions

We can see this symptom when the PAP makes the argument that the public is better off not knowing the value of our reserves or where all the tax-payers monies go to. Case in point – The Casino project and YOG. They believe that their cause is a righteous one, ignoring the ethical or moral consequences of their actions.

4) Stereotyped views of out-groups – Negative views of “enemy” make effective responses to conflict seem unnecessary.

PAP thinks that the alternatives are out to destroy Singapore and our neighbouring countries are out to invade Singapore. This is unnecessary and usually, small conflicts were always blown out of proportion due to the fact that the PAP’s negative views of the ‘enemy’.

5) Direct pressure on dissenters – Members are under pressure not to express arguments against any of the group’s views.

Party whip is often applied to get members to acquiesce. Disciplinary actions will be taken against those who don’t comply. Case in point – Population 6.9 million white paper. All PAP members voted yes and those who strongly disagree had to be absent in order not to ruffle any feathers.

6) Self-censorship – Doubts and deviations from the perceived group consensus are not expressed.

The above is self-explanatory. Ministers will cry mother and father but at the end of it, they will say that in the best interest of the nation, they agree to whatever was being proposed. Case in point – Minister Lim Boon Heng tears on the building of the casino.

7) Illusion of unanimity – The majority view and judgments are assumed to be unanimous.

Because dissenting voices within the group are curbed, they discounted the fact that many hold their peace because they want to get in the good books of the little emperor LHL.

8) Self-appointed ‘mindguards’ – Members protect the group and the leader from information that is problematic or contradictory to the group’s cohesiveness, view, and/or decisions.

This scenario was clearly seen as recently in the Punggol East By-Election. It was reported that the PAP grassroot had informed of the ground sentiments shifting and also PAP members were not happy by the decision to parachute an elitist candidate who did not do prior grassroot activities but was still chosen as a candidate. This information did not reach the top management. Somewhere, somehow within the hierarchy, someone see it fit not to report the problematic truth.

Groupthink occurs when groups are highly cohesive and when they are under considerable pressure to make a quality decision. Members are less motivated to realistically appraise the alternative courses of action available to them.

These group pressures lead to carelessness and irrational thinking since groups experiencing groupthink fail to consider all alternatives and seek to maintain unanimity. Decisions shaped by groupthink have low probability of achieving successful outcomes.

Thus, Singapore will sink further with the incumbent in power unless a radical change happens within PAP itself.

Regards,

Osman Sulaiman

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August 26, 2014