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  • Masagos Zulkifli Should Be More Patient, Address Issues, Instead Of Using Diversionary Tactics

    Masagos Zulkifli Should Be More Patient, Address Issues, Instead Of Using Diversionary Tactics

    So Masagos Zulkifli came out with all guns blazing accusing WP’s Faisal Manap of playing to the gallery to score political points. What did Faisal Manap do to earn the ire of Masagos? Well, once again, Faisal brought up an issue dear to the Muslim community which is the hijab issue. This, according to Masagos, was tantamount to being divisive. From Masagos’ point of view, the correct way to bring the issue forward was to discuss it behind closed doors.

    Excuse me Mr Masagos, Faisal Manap, as an MP representing the minority Malay community in his ward, was just doing his job. If as an MP he cannot voice out such issues in Parliament, where else can he voice out? Does he have to resort to speaking to nobody at the Speaker’s Corner? Why the need for minority representation in a GRC if matters like this cannot be raised in Parliament?

    You, as a Minister, was also being disrespectful by attacking him like this. Why didn’t you use the parliamentary platform to address the issues? Where is your patience, a virtue of Prophet Muhammad SAW which is encouraged in Islam?

    How many times has the government engaged the Malay/Muslim community, as well as the wider community, on the topic of hijab and discrimination in NS? These are matters that not only affect our community but also the wider Singaporean community?

    Why the need to discuss behind closed doors all the time? Has there been any improvements using this approach? Yes this is a sensitive and emotive issue but don’t forget that Malays are now more integrated than ever and are more educated. We can accept decisions based on sound reasoning and if they are not in conflict with our religious tenets. We understand that there are other issues that need to be considered. We are not myopic and narrow minded.

     

    Rahman

    [Reader Contribution]

  • Woman Caught In Viral Video Abusing Owndays Workers Arrested

    Woman Caught In Viral Video Abusing Owndays Workers Arrested

    A 45-year-old woman was arrested after she made a scene at a shop in Tiong Bahru Plaza on Monday (Apr 3).

    Police said they were alerted to the incident just before 10pm and that investigations are ongoing.

    A 5-minute-and-40-second video of the incident has gone viral on Facebook, with nearly 2 million views and counting as of Tuesday evening. The woman, visibly agitated, is seen yelling at shop staff at the Owndays spectacles shop and hitting two of them. Amidst the skirmish, she loses her bracelet and demands that they retrieve it from a backroom. “Go and find for me my bracelet, go!” she commands them.

    When one of the girls says she will call the police, she dares them to. “Call … Go and call the MP!” she retorts.

    Owndays issued a statement on Facebook saying that a female shopper went into its Tiong Bahru Plaza outlet to “hide from another lady who had become aggressive”. Two of its staff members were assaulted while trying to assist the shopper, it said. “Our colleagues had been brave and maintained their professionalism despite repeated assaults by the angry lady,” Owndays said.

    It added that it is seeking legal advice.

     

    Source; www.channelnewsasia.com

     

  • Awas! Jangan Beli Ataupun Jual ‘PHQ 1001 Khasiat Penawar Herba Qaseh Serata Herb’

    Awas! Jangan Beli Ataupun Jual ‘PHQ 1001 Khasiat Penawar Herba Qaseh Serata Herb’

    Orang ramai dinasihati supaya jangan membeli atau menggunakan produk ‘PHQ 1001 Khasiat Penawar Herba Qaseh Serata Herb’.

    Ini setelah seorang pengguna mengalami kesan sampingan serius disebabkan bahan steroid dan juga mengalami kencing manis selepas mengambilnya, menurut Penguasa Sains Kesihatan (HSA) dalam satu kenyataan yang dikeluarkan hari ini (4 Apr).

    Produk itu dipasarkan sebagai penawar herba tradisional untuk pelbagai masalah perubatan seperti rasa bisa, mati pucuk, penyakit buah pinggang dan angin ahmar.

    Namun, setelah diuji oleh HSA, ia didapati mengandungi beberapa ubat-ubatan barat yang berbahaya dan tidak diisytiharkan.

    Ini termasuk dexamethasone, piroxicam, griseofulvin dan paracetamol, menurut kenyataan HSA.

    Produk itu dijual di lelaman media sosial dan juga di lelaman luar negara dan sesetengah pengguna mungkin memperolehinya daripada rakan-rakan atau saudara-mara mereka.

    Orang ramai dinasihati supaya jangan membeli atau menggunakan produk ‘PHQ 1001 Khasiat Penawar Herba Qaseh Serata Herb’.

    Ini setelah seorang pengguna mengalami kesan sampingan serius disebabkan bahan steroid dan juga mengalami kencing manis selepas mengambilnya, menurut Penguasa Sains Kesihatan (HSA) dalam satu kenyataan yang dikeluarkan hari ini (4 Apr).

    Produk itu dipasarkan sebagai penawar herba tradisional untuk pelbagai masalah perubatan seperti rasa bisa, mati pucuk, penyakit buah pinggang dan angin ahmar.

    Namun, setelah diuji oleh HSA, ia didapati mengandungi beberapa ubat-ubatan barat yang berbahaya dan tidak diisytiharkan.

    Ini termasuk dexamethasone, piroxicam, griseofulvin dan paracetamol, menurut kenyataan HSA.

    Produk itu dijual di lelaman media sosial dan juga di lelaman luar negara dan sesetengah pengguna mungkin memperolehinya daripada rakan-rakan atau saudara-mara mereka.

    Source: BeritaMediacorp

  • Commentary: Imam Fined, Amos Yee Received Jail Term, Pastor Got Warning. Why The Difference?

    Commentary: Imam Fined, Amos Yee Received Jail Term, Pastor Got Warning. Why The Difference?

    Salam admin,

    I am a bit relieved the case of the Imam’s controversial remarks has been resolved in a manner that is amicable to all parties. Everyone should get their just desserts for the mistakes that they have committed, and now they got it.

    But I’m not saying that all were grave mistakes though particularly for the Imam. I don’t think he meant to incite violence against Jews or Christians in general. It probably stemmed from indulgence of religious rhetoric that has become habitual among some unenlightened preachers, and perhaps their environment.

    However in times where the threat of terrorism is consuming the world, what he explicitly said triggered what we least want to happen in Singapore – racial disharmony. Sadly, such incident shows how fragile Singapore’s social cohesion is.

    With that said, how is this case different from what happened to Amos Yee several months ago? Why did he receive a heavier punishment for a similar ‘crime’ he committed? Oh i sure you know what he did to purposely wound the feelings of Muslims and Christian.

    The difference is that Amos was given prison sentence for intending to wound religious feelings whereas the Imam was fined for making offensive remarks against Christians and Jews. Can the government enlighten the people what ‘crime’ constitutes a jail term and what for a fine.

    Additionally, not many people remember this but 7 years ago, a Senior Pastor from the Lighthouse Evangelism independent church made insensitive, disparaging remarks about Buddhism. He was derogatory about Buddhist concepts like karma and nirvana but he wasn’t charged. In fact, all Rony Tan had to do was to apologise for his troubles. What he got in the end was just a warning from the government.

    Now the burning question is why was the imam fined and yet Amos received a jail term and the pastor got a warning?

     

    Reader’s Contribution

    Kat

  • Allah, The Most Gracious And Most Merciful, Can Forgive Your Sins With Him But Not The Sins You Commit To Others: Zainal Bin Sapari

    Allah, The Most Gracious And Most Merciful, Can Forgive Your Sins With Him But Not The Sins You Commit To Others: Zainal Bin Sapari

    I am glad the investigation over this issue is over and MHA had sought the views of MUIS and PERGAS. It is not an easy issue to find an outcome that satisfies everyone. I feel sad that the Imam of mosque, where I do my Friday prayers regularly, is being send back but, as a multiracial community, a strong signal must be given that there is no place for any statement (intended or otherwise) that can sow seeds of doubt in other communities. No doubt this case had evoked strong emotive reaction from many fellow muslims because the complainant is a muslim convert that many disagree (or even hate?) for his controversial views of Islam in the past and there are calls for stronger action to be taken against him for being ‘kurang ajar’ at our revered and beloved Mufti. Despite what he said about the Mufti or MUIS, personally I do not think it is necessary for further action against that person because in this age of social media, anyone can be condemned or ridiculed (just ask any politicians). I think we all can distinguish the truth and let Allah be the judge for his actions and thoughts. I recalled what I was taught that Allah, the Most Gracious and Most Merciful, can forgive your sins with him but not the sins you commit to others. We also have a well-meaning professor who expresses his unhappiness with the convert but unfortunately, not knowing the full context, made some postings which can also be intrepreted as supporting the iman’s view. All involved have apologised and I wish there is closure for all especially for their families that may have been under a lot of stress and for our community that has been partly torn apart. Let’s us heal from this episode.

     

    Source: Zainal Bin Sapari

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