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Hisyam Hamid Pulang Ke Singapura Setiap Bulan Kerana Rindu Anak

Pelakon drama bersiri Abang Bomba I Love You, Hisyam Hamid membelanjakan RM1,000 (S$335) setiap bulan untuk membeli tiket pulang ke Singapura bagi melepaskan rindu pada anak-anaknya.

Astro Gempak melaporkan beliau tinggal di Kuala Lumpur bersama isteri, Melrose Hanafi yang berusia 35 tahun yang juga pengurus beliau, kerana memenuhi tunutan kerjaya sebagai seorang pelakon.

Anak-anak Hisyam, Nurish Syameliah 9 tahun dan Hayden 7 tahun tinggal bersama keluarga Hisyam di Singapura kerana masih bersekolah.

“Saya jarang bertemu anak kerana mereka tinggal di Singapura. Namun begitu, setiap kali ada kelapangan saya dan isteri akan pulang ke sana.

“Apabila kami menempah tiket ‘last minute’, harga selalunya mahal. Saya menghabiskan RM1,000 (S$335) sebulan untuk membayar harga tiket penerbangan,” katanya kepada Astro Gempak.

Menyambut hari lahirnya pada 20 Oktober lalu, Hisyam mahu membawa anak-anaknya tinggal di Kuala Lumpur sebagai ‘hadiah’ ulang tahun.

“Antara sebab mereka tinggal di sana adalah kerana sistem pendidikan yang berbeza. Saya tidak mahu mengganggu pelajaran mereka. Namun begitu, saya dan isteri telah mengenal pasti beberapa sekolah di Kuala Lumpur.

“Insyaallah, jika segalanya dipermudahkan, anak-anak akan tinggal bersama kami di Kuala Lumpur pada awal tahun depan. Walaupun berjauhan, saya sangat merindukan anak-anak dan kami saling berhubungan setiap hari,” katanya ketika ditemui wartawan Astro Gempak.

Source: Berita MediaCorp

October 27, 2016
ME3 Silvakumar S/O Utharapathy – Signals Specialist Is Serangoon Road Hero

Seen the reports (http://ebx.sh/2eB9o9I) on how a group of men returning from a ceremonial procession helped administer CPR to an unconscious elderly man on Sunday?

Meet ME3 Silvakumar s/o Utharapathy! The 58-year old Signals specialist was on his way to the temple for a fire-walking ceremony when he came across the elderly man lying on the ground at a Shell station along Serangoon Road. Instinctively, he stepped forward and helped to resuscitate him before the SCDF ambulance arrived.

ME3 Silvakumar’s act of kindness embodies the Soldier Strong spirit, and we salute him for his selflessness! We caught up with him today to find out more.

ME3 Silvakumar shared that he had learned CPR in the Army back in 1982 and is a skill that he keeps refreshed constantly. However, he highlights that learning how to perform CPR was one thing, but deciding to act when the moment required it was a different thing altogether. He adds, “I hope people will learn to not be afraid of helping others in public, especially when a life is at stake, because sometimes it might be too late waiting for the authorities.” Ultimately, ME3 Silvakumar is humbled by the inadvertent publicity garnered, but hopes that through this incident, people will be inspired to step forward when they know that they can make a difference.

When asked to describe her father in a word, Ms Aishwaryaa Kumar (left), daughter of ME3 Silvakumar, said “selfless”. His tendency to go above and beyond self was not isolated to this incident, and she described various other occasions during which he demonstrated such courage. A significant incident occurred in 2009 when ME3 Silvakumar rushed into the Marriott Hotel in Jakarta shortly after it was bombed by terrorists. He was near the hotel when he heard an explosion and saw the smoke, and within minutes, he was on his bicycle racing over. He ran into the hotel and eventually brought out two injured victims and sent them to the hospital.

Of his selflessness, Ms Kumar adds, “He doesn’t ask for anything in return. He reminds us that it doesn’t matter if we are unappreciated; what matters most is that it doesn’t stop you from helping and making a difference to someone’s life.”

Well done, ME3 Silvakumar!

#SoldierStrong
#SGSecure

Photos by: REC Tan Jit Jenn (Army News)

Source: The Singapore Army

October 26, 2016
45 Penuntut Melayu/Islam Terima Anugerah Bestari 4PM

Seramai 45 penuntut Melayu/Islam terbaik ITE menerima Anugerah Bestari 4PM tahun ini.

Salah seorang daripada mereka menerima anugerah pelajar cemerlang, iaitu pengiktirafan tertinggi bagi pelajar ITE Melayu/Islam.

Sejak tahun 2002, Anugerah Bestari mengiktiraf para penuntut yang mencatat pencapaian akademik serta aktiviti di luar bilik darjah terbaik.

Anugerah disampaikan oleh Pemangku Menteri Pendidikan, Ng Chee Meng.

Setiap penerima anugerah diberikan sijil dan wang tunai bernilai antara $150 dan $200.

Para penerima juga berpeluang menyertai program Kelab Bestari selama tempoh setahun untuk menyumbang kembali kepada masyarakat.

Naib Pengerusi 4PM Abu Bakar Sidiq berkata: “Fokus kelab Bistari adalah untuk memberi para pelajar kemahiran dalam kemimpinan agar mereka dapat terus membimbing generasi seterusnya.

“Dengan program ini, kami berharap para pemenang dapat memberi semangat kepada yang lain untuk berjaya seperti mereka.”

“Saya akan menggunanya sebagai motivasi untuk saya belajar diploma saya dan saya juga ingin menggunakannya sebagai motivasi untuk semua khalayak Melayu/Islam di Singapura, bahawa kita boleh berjaya,” kata penerima Anugerah Penuntut Cemerlang 2016 Izzuddin Zulkiflee.

Source: http://berita.mediacorp.sg

October 26, 2016
Huttons Asia: We Are Working With Animal Lovers League To Identify Driver Who Hit Sayang

Dear members of the public,

With regard to the incident involving Sayang under the care of Animal Lovers League. As Corporate Citizen, Huttons Asia would like to stand firm that we do not condone such actions against Animals as this is not in-line with our corporate values. This applies regardless whether such incidents occur outside their capacity of work.

Huttons’ management met with Animal Lovers League today, and both parties have yet to conclusively identify the driver of vehicle at the material time as the key witness was not available.

From our understanding, 2 separate reports have been lodged with the Police with regard to the alleged driver of the vehicle. As this incident has been handed over to the Police, Huttons seeks your patience and understanding on the outcome of the investigation. If the Agent is found to be the driver involved in this incident, Huttons will take the necessary punitive measures against this individual.

Huttons values your feedback and will continue to play our part as a responsible Corporate Citizen of this Community.

Source: Huttons Asia

October 26, 2016
MUIS: Yusof Ishak Mosque Set To Open In First Quarter 2017

The Masjid Yusof Ishak is set to be completed in time for its scheduled opening in the first quarter of 2017, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) said in a Facebook post last week.

Photos of the mosque’s unique architecture, including two stunning images taken in the evening with the building aglow, were shared by Muis.

Muis said that the mosque’s design blended traditional mosque characteristics with Nusantara (a modern term for the Indonesian archipelago) heritage, while “also addressing functional requirement”.

“Islamic motifs and Nusantara pattern are prominently used throughout the mosque,” it added.

Named after Singapore’s first president Yusof Ishak, the mosque in Woodlands cost $18 million to build and will have a capacity for 4,500 worshippers. It is the 26th mosque to be built under the Mosque Building and Mendaki Fund programme.

It was previously reported that the design also drew inspiration from Mr Yusof’s official and private residences, with a prominent feature being the use of eaves that are distinctive of a tropical Malay house.

In line with the values of multiculturalism and inclusiveness that Mr Yusof – who served as head of state from 1965 to 1970 – stood for, Muis said the mosque will have numerous facilities to cater to the needs of the elderly, as well as more spaces for families to pray.

Other features include a multi-purpose hall, a conference room, a sizeable auditorium, seminar rooms for teaching purposes and a roof terrace.

Source: www.straitstimes.com

October 26, 2016