Tag: PAP

  • Damanhuri: The Elites On Top Should Climb Down From Their High Towers

    Damanhuri: The Elites On Top Should Climb Down From Their High Towers

    When the government’s attitude and relationship with an entire minority community are based on suspicion and distrust, their arguments to dance around that disgusting truth gets more and more hollow and untenable. Discrimination based on race and religion still exists and must end starting with the government. 50 years of tolerance by the minority deserves a better response than pathetic excuses to justify policies that remains on the shelf when it has long past its expiry date. The majority Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian Singaporeans (especially hdb-dwellers) are well in the road of integration, respect and tolerance. Its those few elites on top that seems out of sync in their high towers.

     

    Source: Damanhuri Abas

  • Nizam Ismail: Discriminatory Practice and Distrust Of Malays

    Nizam Ismail: Discriminatory Practice and Distrust Of Malays

    It gets tenuous when the justification for what is essentially a discriminatory practice is on the non availability of a halal kitchen.

    Please, there are many ways to resolve this. It’s not rocket science.

    If the issue is still one of distrust of a Malay Singaporean son in defending his country, then say it as it is. The fact remains that there is an under-representation of Malay NSmen in several “sensitive” positions of the SAF, RSAF and RSN. And an over-representation of Malay NSmen in the SCDF and SPF. And a significant portion of Madrasah boys are not called up for NS.

    This has nothing to do with food. Or space for halal kitchen. It’s tragic that we are still debating this after 50 years of independence.

    If you truly believe in multiculturalism, there must be no space for discrimination. If you truly believe in multiculturalism, there must be inclusivity and equal opportunity. For all.

    When will there be a level playing field?

     

    Source: Nizam Ismail via Suara Melayu Singapura FB

  • Ng Eng Hen: No Space For Halal Kitchens On Navy’s Ships

    Ng Eng Hen: No Space For Halal Kitchens On Navy’s Ships

    “Singapore Armed Forces’ (SAF) operational concerns must come first and individual needs sometimes must (be) subsumed under that,” said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen in Parliament on Thursday (7 April), on the topic of providing halal food on Navy vessels.

    He was addressing an issue brought up by Member of Parliament (MP) Muhammad Faisal Abdul Manap on the provision of halal food in the SAF and the lack of Malays serving in the Navy.

    In February 2015, Ng spoke to a group of students and academics during a forum organised by government feedback arm Reach and the National University of Singapore, where he said that it is difficult to have a halal kitchen in confined spaces such as those aboard Navy vessels.

    According to The Straits Times, he was responding to a question on perceived bias against Malays in the SAF.

    “Where we can, we will accommodate. And I’m certain that there are situations where I cannot please or accommodate all requirements. I cannot hand-on-heart assure you all my mobile kitchens are halal,” Ng said in Parliament.

    “But always, the understanding (is) that the SAF’s needs and operational concerns, must come first,” he added.

    Senior Minister of State Maliki Osman also addressed Faisal’s concern, saying that the SAF makes provisions for Muslims on board ships with food options such as seafood, chicken and vegetables.

    “Our approach has been to accommodate as far as practicable, the needs of devotees of different religions while maintaining the common space and goals for all,” he said.

    “Apart from Islam, religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism and Sikhism also practise certain dietary restrictions. However, we do not insist that public eating places cater to any specific religious requirement rather than encouraging any one religious group to push fully its own strict requirements,” said Maliki.

    “These facilitates social integration where Singaporeans come together, eat in the same space and interact. This is the cornerstone of a multiracial society and Singaporeans accept this,” added Maliki.

    Maliki explained that in SAF camps, halal food is prepared separately from non-halal foods. Where space is limited, vegetarian and halal food will be brought in from centralised kitchens instead of being prepared in the camps’ cookhouses. Such options are also available for combat food rations for NSmen to eat when they are out in the field.

    “The preparation of halal foods require strict adherence to the religious stipulations governing the food stalls, preparation and even storage. So for Navy ships, space is always a premium – which needs to be maximised and prioritised – for key operational requirements in terms of combat systems and equipment spares,” said Maliki.

    Source: Yahoo News

  • Zulfikar Shariff: Muslim Leaders Are Weak

    Zulfikar Shariff: Muslim Leaders Are Weak

    Rasulullah (s.a.w) and his companions had a strong sense of dignity. They did not abuse and did not allow themselves to be abused. They negotiated peace without subjugating themselves.

    When Rasulullah made sujud at the Kaabah and the Quraish placed camel entrails on his shoulder, he did not get up until his beloved daughter Fatimah removed it from him. When he stood up, he made doa against the Quraish. He is the Messenger of the Lord of all the worlds. He had a strong sense of dignity.

    Today, Muslim leaders lack dignity. They accept being discriminated. They accept their community being abused. They subjugate themselves to those in power. They are thrown rubbish and they eat it up. They are supposed to be part of the Khairah Ummah. But act like the weakest of dayuth.

    How far has this ummah fallen.

    How low are the leaders.

     

    Source: Zulfikar Shariff

  • Para AP Melayu Lahir Rasa Kecewa Atas Insiden 3 Pelajar Madrasah Dipukul, Ditendang

    Para AP Melayu Lahir Rasa Kecewa Atas Insiden 3 Pelajar Madrasah Dipukul, Ditendang

    Menteri Bertanggungjawab bagi Ehwal Masyarakat Islam Dr Yaacob Ibrahim melahirkan rasa kecewa terhadap insiden serangan terhadap tiga pelajar madrasah semalam (1 Apr).

    Dr Yaacob menegaskan, perkara itu tidak boleh diterima sama sekali dan pelakunya mesti dibawa ke muka pengadilan.

    Beliau menambah, Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) sedang bekerja rapat dengan Madrasah Al-Ma’arif Al-Islamiah untuk memberi bantuan dalam siasatan polis dan juga membantu para pelajar yang terjejas.

    Ketiga-tiga pelajar Madrasah Al-Ma’arif Al-Islamiah itu diserang oleh seorang lelaki di Stesen MRT Paya Lebar sekitar pukul 7.20 pagi semalam dan menurut sumber-sumber, suspek sudahpun diberkas.

    DOAKAN AGAR PELAJAR TERJEJAS PULIH

    Menulis di laman Facebooknya hari ini (2 Apr), Dr Yaacob berkata: “Kita tidak harus menerima apa jua bentuk tindakan agresif terhadap sesiapa pun, lebih-lebih lagi orang-orang yang tidak bersalah.”

    Beliau yang juga Menteri Peruhubungan dan Penerangan bagaimanapun turut mengajak masyarakat supaya bertenang dan bersatu, serta jangan membiarkan insiden tersebut memecahbelahkan mereka.

    Dr Yaacob menggesa masyarakat supaya berdoa agar para pelajar madrasah yang terjejas, pulih daripada insiden tersebut.

    AP AMRIN AMIN: INSIDEN INI “PERKARA YANG SERIUS”

    Awal daripada itu, Setiausaha Parlimen, Kementerian Ehwal Dalam Negeri Amrin Amin juga melahirkan keprihatinannya berhubung insiden tersebut dan menyifatkannya sebagai satu “perkara yang serius”.

    Beliau juga bimbang tentang keadaan para pelajar madrasah yang menjadi mangsa “pengalaman mengerikan” itu.

    Encik Amrin merupakan AP Melayu pertama menyuarakan pandangannya mengenai insiden tersebut menerusi laman Facebook beliau, sekitar tengah malam semalam.

    Beliau juga mengajak orang ramai supaya jangan tergesa-gesa membuat kesimpulan, memandangkan siasatan sedang dijalankan.

    Bercakap kepada BERITAMediacorp hari ini, AP GRC Bishan-Toa Payoh Saktiandi Supaat berharap ini suatu insiden yang terpencil.

    “Masyarakat Singapura adalah satu masyarakat berbilang budaya. Kita sama-sama boleh memupuk silaturahim di antara masyarakat di Singapura. Jadi saya rasa situasi ini bukan satu situasi yang secara merata. Ia adalah satu situasi terpencil,” ujar beliau semasa diminta ulasannya mengenai kejadian tersebut.

    MUIS KELUARKAN KENYATAAN, LAHIR PRIHATIN

    Dalam pada itu, MUIS turut mengeluarkan kenyataan media bagi mengulas kejadian tersebut.

    Menurut MUIS, ia prihatinan tentang insiden serangan terhadap tiga pelajar madrasah semalam.

    MUIS yakin polis sedang giat menjalankan siasatan dan masyarakat dinasihati agar bertenang bagi membolehkan keadilan dilaksanakan.

    INSIDEN DAPAT PERHATIAN MENTERI MHA

    Berita mengenai kejadian yang menimpa tiga pelajar Madrasah Al Maarif itu turut mendapat perhatian Menteri Ehwal Dalam Negeri, K Shanmugam.

    Dalam tulisannya di Facebook lewat malam semalam, Encik Shanmugam yang juga merupakan Menteri Undang-Undang menyatakan beliau sudah meminta pihak polis supaya menyiasat insiden itu.

    “Buat masa ini, motif di sebalik serangan ini masih belum jelas,” kata Encik Shanmugam.

    Namun beliau memberi jaminan bahawa “kami akan menyiasat perkara ini dan memastikan keadilan ditegakkan.”

    Madrasah Al-Ma’arif Al-Islamiah semalam mengeluarkan kenyataan di laman Facebooknya berhubung insiden di mana tiga pelajarnya ditendang dan dipukul oleh seorang lelaki.

    Ia menyatakan bahawa ketiga-tiga pelajar yang terjejas sudahpun diberikan kaunseling dan mengesahkan kejadian itu kini sedang disiasat.

    Madrasah Al-Ma’arif Al-Islamiah turut mengucapkan terima kasih kepada semua yang menghubungi pihak madrasah kerana prihatin dengan kesejahteraan para pelajarnya.

     

    Source: Berita Mediacorp

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