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  • Anak Melayu Terima Anugerah Bayonet Perak

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    TAHUN lalu, Leftenan Muda (2Lt) Muhammad Iqbal Abdul Rahim dengan berat hati melepaskan peluang bermain bagi kelab ragbi di Jepun kerana sudah dipanggil menjalani Perkhidmatan Negara (NS).

    Beliau menjalani Latihan Asas Ketenteraan (BMT) seperti anggota NS lain, namun hatinya tetap pada sukan yang diceburinya dari menengah satu lagi. Anak ketiga dalam keluarga empat beradik itu telah lama menanam cita-cita menjadi pemain ragbi profesional apabila dewasa kelak.

    Namun, kini 2Lt Muhammad Iqbal, 21 tahun, tidak pasti adakah impian itu masih ingin dicapainya.

    Ini kerana selepas beberapa bulan menjalani NS, beliau mula menimbangkan kemungkinan meneruskan khidmat sebagai pegawai sepenuh masa bersama Angkatan Bersenjata Singapura (SAF).

    Anugerah Pedang Merit (Bayonet Perak) yang diterimanya semalam kerana muncul sebagai kadet kedua terbaik dalam kohort infantrinya seakan-akan mendorong anak muda ini memilih kerjaya bersama SAF seperti yang digalakkan ibu bapanya. 2Lt Muhammad Iqbal antara 553 kadet pegawai yang ditauliahkan sebagai pegawai SAF dalam upacara pentauliahan di Institut Tentera Safti (Safti MI) itu.

    Seramai 456 daripadanya dari divisyen tentera darat, 50 daripada Angkatan Udara Republik Singapura (RSAF) dan 47 daripada Angkatan Laut Republik Singapura (RSN). Menurut 2Lt Muhammad Iqbal, sebelum menjalani NS, beliau banyak memberi perhatian pada “kerjayanya” sebagai pemain dan kapten pasukan Bawah 20 Tahun Singapura.

    “Tiga bulan sebelum saya memulakan NS, saya diberi kontrak profesional untuk bermain bersama kelab Toyota Verblitz di Jepun selama setahun. Saya ke sana untuk menjalani percubaan namun apabila mendapat tahu tentang NS dan kecederaan buku lali yang saya alami pada waktu itu, mereka tidak menerima saya bermain,” kata lulusan Politeknik Republic itu.

    Beliau berasa agak hampa kerana terpaksa melepaskan peluang yang akan menjadikannya pemain ragbi Singapura pertama diberi kontrak profesional bermain dengan kelab luar negara. Namun, selepas memasuki OCS, 2Lt Muhammad Iqbal, yang mendapat tawaran mewakili Singapura dalam Sukan SEA tahun depan, mula berminat menceburi kerjaya bersama SAF.

    “Saya melihatnya sebagai satu kerjaya yang memuaskan. Saya mahu membantu mereka yang tidak bersemangat menjalani NS agar mempunyai perspektif berbeza terhadap latihan, pertahanan negara dan kehidupan mereka,” katanya yang akan meneruskan perkhidmatan di Rejimen Infantri Singapura Ketiga (3SIR) di Kem Selarang.

    Dalam ucapannya, tetamu terhormat, Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Encik Tharman Shanmugaratnam, berkata landskap keselamatan Singapura semakin rumit sejak beberapa tahun lalu disebabkan ketegangan di rantau dan cabaran keselamatan transnasional seperti keganasan, bencana alam, wabak biologi dan ancaman siber.

    “Sebagai penjamin muktamad keselamatan Singapura, SAF harus kekal sebagai angkatan yang kuat dan boleh dipercayai menentang semua ancaman keselamatan, demi memberi Singapura dan warga Singapura keyakinan menghadapi dunia yang tidak menentu dan bergelora,” kata Encik Tharman.

    Sumber: http://beritaharian.sg/premium/setempat/penerima-anugerah-bayonet-perak-pertimbang-kerja-di-saf#sthash.gxO6ZeXL.dpuf

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  • Muslim in SAF: “This Promotion Recognise the Efforts of People Who Had Supported Me”

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    SLTC (NS) Abu Bakar (Centre) shares his thoughts on his promotion, “ I am very grateful with the recognition given to me, it’s not only about me, as this promotion is to recognise the efforts of people who had supported me. My wife, my family, my employers and those who have served alongside me. Such efforts made this promotion more meaningful.”

    Authored by Abu Bakar Mohd Nor

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  • Muslim SAF Officer Motivates New Recruits

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    2LT Khabir Ashraf Bin Mohamed Sultan was enlisted in 2012 to the Obese Basic Military Training (BMT). He excelled in BMT and was posted to Officer Cadet School (OCS). He is now a Platoon Commander (PC) at BMTC handling the obese batch, he feels privileged to be able to motivate recruits with his experience.

    “Although the training was very tough, the encouragement that my commanders gave and the support from my fellow platoon mates gave me the energy to excel in my BMT. Today, I use my experiences to help me become a role model to my recruits and to motivate them to do better.”

    Well done 2LT Khabir!

    Source: The Singapore Army

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  • Malays in SAF: Be The Change You Wish To See In This World

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    And so, my clarifying post had ended up being shared on two pages:
    Fabrications About the PAP (FAP), and Rilek1corner (R1C).

    Whilst the FAP drew positive comments, reinforced with even further proof and testimonials from people that actually served in the force, R1C was laced with negative insinuations and remarks from people who, mostly never served the force, had no empirical data, actual stats and only hear say stories to back up their claims.

    Despite all that, it is the voices of the believers that will continue to give us reason to continue breaking boundaries and striving hard to excel in whatever we are tasked to complete, no matter what appointment we sit in.

    Come 1st July, we celebrate SAF Day. It is not just a day to remind our servicemen on the purpose of our existence. Neither is it only a day where we rekindle the passion and fire that made us take up this responsibility.

    SAF Day is also a day where were reaffirm to the people that we are there, because they are there. We protect those we love, or family, our friends and also our community. It is important that our community believes in this organisation and they MUST know that everyone that serves, is given equal opportunities to excel, move up and become an icon for the rest of his community to emulate.

    Heck I am a Diploma Holder, taking precious time every other night attending classes just to get a Degree. When I look left and right, everyone else holds that Qualification, and I used to believe and still believe, that if I want to be given the same opportunities, it is then my responsibility to make sure I am on par with the rest.

    Opportunities don’t come, just because the organisation thinks there is a political impetus to. Opportunities come because, we in our own capacity and hard work, creates it. I may not be a high-flyer but I believe that I am still able to fly the flag high for the Malay/Muslim community. But we cannot do this if we continue disbelieving that change is already taking place.

    If any parents or school children is reading this, please remember.
    Tell your kids or yourselves, that if they/you have aspirations to join the service and be part of this organisation, step forward and do your very best. Believe that you will be someone and trust that you will be given what you deserve.

    There is without doubt many Malay/Muslims holding even higher and more important appointments, much more important that mine. Those who know these people, you can bare testament, how good they really are. Shut out all those who don’t believe.. because if I had listened to all these people 14 years ago, I would have never reached this milestone in my life.

    Believe in yourself, continue learning and upgrading and serve the country and community because, if you don’t, no one else will.

    Happy SAF day my brothers/sisters in arms and to the generations that takes over, remember that we are the ones that craft our own futures.

    Regards..

    :: Be the change you wish to see in this world ::

    Authored by Ryhan Husainni

     

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    EDITOR’S NOTE

    Here at Rilek1Corner, we appreciate people sharing their life experiences. It is through these heart-to-heart topics that we learn something about the other person and what is important to him or her.

    For this instance, we get to understand the challenges and issues faced by Malay and Muslim brothers who are serving the nation be it in the MINDEF or HOME TEAM. 

    While we agree to disagree, let’s not character assassinate someone. That’s the beauty of perspectives; it may not be the same but it shed light on the thinking processes of someone who may share something common with us, for example race or religion. 

    Rambut sama hitam, hati lain lain. 

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  • Malays are Holding Key Appointments in MINDEF and SAF

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    There still exist, in e larger community, the misconception that Malays do not hold Key Appointments in e Military. And Malays are passed over when it comes to Promotion and consideration for sensitive appointments.

    In many cases, all these hearsay is from baseless tongue wagging unverified claims.

    Today as I go to work, I know I’m sitting in a position that affects how our soldiers train, the facilities they will use in future, the way we carry out our business.. And yes I am Malay and I am doing what most people in my community think, is a job that Malays will never sit in.

    At the same time, my fellow Malay friends and seniors are sitting in Key positions of Command as well in offices in e Ministry of Defence, doing again, what most people in my community think, Malays will never do.

    The organization that I have gladly served for the past 14 years, has never been biased nor have never judged me based on my race. It’s who best fits the job.. And if there is someone who fits e job better than me, I will gladly let him have the job.

    Henceforth, please eradicate all notions that Malays will never go far in e Military. Because I work with people everyday, who prove this theory wrong.

    We succeed because of e values and ethics we hold..
    And if we fail, it will be because we didn’t try hard enough.. And not because of e color of our skin.

    Cheers..

    Authored by Ryhan Husainni

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    EDITOR’S NOTE

    We are glad to see more and more Muslims opening up and sharing their life experiences with fellow Singaporeans especially on issues that are generally swept under the carpet. Seems like people in the civil service don’t really brag about their work and what positions they hold. Maybe they are not allowed to do so or perhaps it is in the SOP.

    Well, it takes few brave ones to clear misconception and make the general public more aware of the real situation.

    Rilek1Corner would like to wish Ryhan Husainni all the best in his future endeavours. 

     

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