After Kak Jat , now its Mahathir. Who's next Rafizi?

After Kak Jat , Mahathir. Who's next Rafizi?

Kak Jat - akan tewas lagi di Lembah Pantai ?

'Balai Polis Kerinchi' pengundi di Lembah Pantai

S Pathmawathy 1:06PM Dis 6, 2011

Lebih 90 nama bermasalah dikesan daripada 2,180 nama dalam senarai pengundi pos yang terkandung dalam daftar induk pemilih bagi kawasan parlimen Lembah Pantai, kata ahli parlimennya, Nurul Izzah Anwar.

"Kami ada 97 pengundi yang nama mereka tidak dijumpai di laman web Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR); nampaknya mereka boleh mengundi di dua tempat. Rekod-rekod lain yang mencurigakan juga dijumpai pada daftar pemilih yang dikemaskini sehingga Jun 2011," katanya.

Pada sidang akhbar di pusat khidmat PKR di Lembah Pantai hari ini, Nurul Izzah berkata, antara penemuan yang dianggap pelik ialah nama seorang pengundi yang didaftarkan sebagai "Balai Polis Kerinchi" dalam daftar pemilih induk.

"Apabila kita semak butir-butir menggunakan nombor kad pengenalan polis bagi mengenal pasti pengundi berkenaan, nama itu wujud tetapi dalam daftar pemilih SPR ia menunjukkan sebaliknya," katanya.

Beliau berkata, nombor kad pengenalan, RF161872, pada pangkalan data SPR menunjukkan ia milik Yusop Mohd Faizul Mohd .

"Kita tidak tahu jika ia Balai bin Polis Kerinchi atau Balai Polis bin Kerinchi," sindir Nurul Izzah.

Masalah-masalah lain termasuk rekod pengundi tidak dijumpai di laman web SPR tetapi muncul dalam daftar pemilih.

"Apa yang lebih mengejutkan ialah ada pengundi yang disenaraikan di dua pusat mengundi. Sebagai contoh, Saripah Arif (RF90153), disenaraikan sebagai pengundi pos di balai polis Pantai dan juga balai polis Pekan, yang terletak di Pahang," katanya.

Pada tahun 2008 kawasan pilihan raya itu mempunyai kira-kira 56000 pengundi tetapi pada Jun tahun ini, Lembah Pantai kini mempunyai kira-kira 70,000 pengundi berdaftar.

"Kita tidak lagi boleh mempercayai sistem sekarang, apa yang akan berlaku jika pilihan raya diadakan secara tiba-tiba? Ini adalah daftar yang diwartakan bagi suku ketiga. Ini adalah senarai daftar yang kita terpaksa gunakan jika pilihan raya diadakan esok," katanya dengan nada kecewa.

Nurul Izzah sebelum ini berkata bahawa bilangan pengundi pos naik secara mendadak sebanyak 1,363 peratus dalam tempoh dua bulan - dari hanya 149 orang pada 26 Sept tahun ini kepada 2,180 pada 2 November lalu.

Asri: No new ideas from Umno

Asri: No new ideas from Umno

By G. Manimaran
Bahasa Malaysia Editor

December 01, 2011

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — A nervous Umno has failed to bring a new ideas to voters ahead of a general election expected soon, says Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin.

The maverick scholar, who has a large following here, told The Malaysian Insider the senior partner in Barisan Nasional (BN) must understand the youth do not just need material wealth but also assurances of their rights and freedom.

Asri says Umno must understand why people hate the party instead of attacking the opposition endlessly. — File pic

“Umno must give a clear idea, one that is compelling according to the current era, place and generation.

“The current generation is different from those in the past. They will not be attracted by just cash and handouts,” the former Perlis mufti said after attending the start of Umno’s general assembly as the party’s guest yesterday.

Asri, who is now a research fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, cited other Muslim countries such as Bahrain and Saudi Arabia who are “rich and have no money problems but what they need and want are

rights and freedom.”

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has promised a raft of reforms over the past few months but the opposition and civil society have said his “political transformation programme” has fallen short.

Although a parliamentary select committee has been meeting to discuss electoral reforms, the Peaceful Assembly Bill passed this week is said to be “even more repressive” than previous regulations while the repeal of the Internal Security Act has been delayed to March.

Umno is holding what is likely to be its last general assembly before polls expected early next year with a focus on the need to be relevant.

Party president Najib has called on Umno to be “extraordinary” to gain a strong mandate in the coming elections while his deputy Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin invited members to a “jihad (holy war)” in what he termed “the mother of all elections.”

But Asri, a Universiti Sains Malaysia lecturer, said Umno appears to have contracted “an anxiousness” as “most voters support the opposition not because they like the opposition but because they hate Umno.”

“Why do they hate Umno? This is a phenomenon that Umno must understand instead of attacking the opposition endlessly.

“Umno is talking among themselves. I see Umno is now anxious and has no idea what will happen in the coming elections,” he said.

Ketua Wanita Umno Diminta letak jawatan kerana LEMBU

Skandal NFC - Shahrizat mesti berundur
Venue : Bilek Gerakan PKR P99, Ampang Jaya, Selangor


'Fakta' dari mulut MP Ampang

1. Kerajaan mungkin buat tak tahu tujuan pengeluaran (drawdown) wang pinjaman (RM250 juta)

2. Salah bagi NFC untuk beli kondominium bagi kegunaan peribadi pengarah menggunakan duit tabung rakyat.

3. Khairy kata kondominium itu pelaburan sementara menunggu pulangan dari perniagaan lembu. Tapi Zuraidah kata kalau nak melabur pun mestilah dalam lembu jugak.

4. Perbelanjaan boros bukan nya kegagalan projek yang menjadi isu.

5. NFC mesti ada 60,000 ekor lembu setiap bulan tetapi setelah beroperasi selama 3 tahun cuma ada 8,000 ekor lembu. Ini bermakna NFC cuma ada lebih kurang 3,000 ekor lembu setahun.

6. RM250 juta pinjaman mudah (soft loan) dan geran RM13 juta untuk kerja infra juga diberikan kerajaan. Tanah seluas 5,000 ekar turut diberikan kerajaan.

7. Dalam penyata kepada SSM (ROC) jelas keseluruhan RM250 juta telah dikeluarkan oleh NFC.

8. MP Kinabatangan cabar Shahrizat letak jawatan kerana memalukan kerajaan BN.

9. Wanita PKR dan wanita Pakatan akan buat protes seluruh negara minggu depan sekiranya Shahrizat tidak respon kepada desakan letak jawatan. Mereka juga akan buat laporan Polis dan laporan kepada SPRM.

10. Setakat ini tidak seorang pun kepimpinan Wanita UMNO, baik Timbalan mahupun Naib Ketua Wanita memberi sokongan kepada Shahrizat dalam hal NFC.

11. Setakat ini NFC belum membuat sebarang pembayaran balik pinjaman.

12. NFC bagi pinjaman (advance) sebanyak RM87 juta kepada restoran milik keluarga Shahrizat dan diskaun sebanyak RM3 juta bagi pembelian daging.

13. RM820,000 pula dibelanja bagi tujuan melancung.

Jika Hendak Sokong Janganlah Bersikap Double Standard

Jika Hendak Sokong Janganlah Bersikap Double Standard

Semua pihak berdiri di sebelakang Prof Dr Aziz Bari tetapi tidak bersama nasib dua naib canselor Unisel, kenapa?

KOMENTAR MSTAR Oleh ROZAID A. RAHMAN

DR ABDUL AZIZ BARI

PETALING JAYA: Nampaknya isu berkaitan tindakan penggantungan tugas buat sementara waktu oleh pihak pengurusan Universiti Islam Antarabangsa (UIA), ke atas pensyarah undang-undang mereka, Prof Dr Abdul Aziz Bari telah mengundang reaksi yang merentasi pelbagai spektrum dan lapisan organisasi.

Dari persatuan kakitangan akademik universiti lain, rakan-rakan pensyarah seperti Dr Asri Zainul Abidin sehinggalah kepada pertubuhan-pertubuhan bukan kerajaan dan pertubuhan politik tidak terlepas daripada turut mengambil bahagian melontarkan kritikan dan pandangan mereka ke atas tindakan penggantungan Dr Aziz Bari itu.

Malah Dr Asri mengatakan tindakan UIAM itu sebagai sesuatu yang tidak bertamadun dan memalukan dunia akademik.

Malah kalangan pelajar UIA sendiri telah mengadakan tunjuk perasaan di luar pekarangan masjid universiti sejuru selepas solat Jumaat dengan menyatakan tidak setuju dengan tindakan yang dikenakan ke atas cikgu mereka itu.

Dari kalangan pemimpin-pemimpin parti politik pula, Setiausaha Publisiti DAP, Tony Pua, Exco Kerajaan Negeri Selangor Elizabeth Wong, Ketua Pemuda PKR, Shamsul Md Akin dan ramai lagi turut mengecam tindakan yang diambil oleh UIAM ke atas Dr Aziz Bari.

Rektor UIA Prof Datuk Dr Zaleha Kamaruddin tidak duduk diam. Beliau dengan segera pada tengah hari Jumaat memanggil satu sidang akhbar bagi membetulkan persepsi dunia luar ke atas apa yang berlaku.

Katanya, tindakan penggantungan yang dikenakan ke atas Dr Aziz Bari sebenarnya bukanlah satu bentuk hukuman tetapi ia adalah sekadar tempoh untuk memberi tunjuk sebab berhubung kenyataan Aziz berkaitan titah Sultan Selangor, Sultan SharafuddinIdris Shah baru-baru ini.

Dr Zaleha juga menjelaskan, penggantungan khidmat Abdul Aziz berkuat kuasa dari 19 sehingga 25 Oktober ini adalah merupakan penggantungan bergaji penuh.

"Penggantungan itu dibuat bagi melicin dan mempercepatkan siasatan tanpa sebarang gangguan bagi mendapatkan penjelasan daripada beliau berhubung kenyataan yang dikeluarkan itu secepat mungkin," kata Dr Zaleha sambil menegaskan tindakan yang dibuat ketika ini (penggantungan dan penyiasatan) adalah urusan UIA dan tidak mahu campur tangan pihak luar.

Dr Zaleha juga menjelaskan, Peraturan Tatatertib UIA tidak menetapkan apa-apatempoh untuk penggantungan “tetapi apabila beliau (Dr Aziz) sudah menjawab surat tunjuk sebab itu, barulah kita akan memastikan sama ada wujud atau tidak alasan-alasan untuk meneruskan tindakan tatatertib kepada beliau.” (sekiranya ada).

"Peraturan 15 dalam Peraturan Tatatertib Kakitangan UIA memperjelaskanbahawa kebebasan ahli akademik membuat sebarang kenyataan umumhendaklah tidak bercanggah dengan kepentingan universiti," katanya.

Beliau menambah, siasatan dan surat tunjuk sebab Abdul Aziz selepasitu akan diperbincangkan dalam Tribunal Universiti.

Jadi kesimpulannya ialah, sementara pihak- pihak tertentu apatah lagi golongan akademik menegaskan bahawa ahli akademik atas sifat semulajadi kerjaya mereka harus dan wajar diberi ruang untuk menyatakan pendapat dan pandangan tetapi pada masa yang sama, pihak pengurusan UIAM berpendapat apa juga tindak-tanduk kakitangan mereka sama ada dari segi pendapat dan juga perbuatan sementara dibenarkan berbuat demikian pada masa yang sama adalah juga tertakluk kepada peraturan dan aspirasi universiti.

Pandangan ini juga sebenarnya tidak salah. Dalam mana-mana pertubuhan pun sama ada politik , bukan politik, kebajikan mahupun kesukarelawan, tetap ada peraturan dan undang-undang lebih-lebih lagi jika sesuatu perbuatan yang dilakukan itu dilihat bercanggah dengan kepentingan badan itu sendiri.

Dan inilah yang berlaku kepada Universiti Selangor (Unisel) pada tahun 2008 dan kemudiannya sekali lagi pada Ogos tahun ini apabila naib canselornya ditamatkan perkhidmatan (tanpa dinyatakan sebab) dan seorang lagi meletakkan jawatan, khabarnya akibat tekanan politik.

Walaupun pemecatan dan peletakan jawatan mereka tidak jelas dan samar-samar tetapi tindak tanduk mereka dilihat oleh pihak pentadbiran dan pemilik sebagai tidak selari dengan aspirasi universiti itu.

Dalam kes pertama yang berlaku pada Jun 2008, Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Razali Agus telah ditamatkan perkhidmatannya selaku naib canselor oleh Menteri Besar Selangor Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim yang juga pengerusi Pendidikan Industri Yayasan Selangor Sdn Bhd iaitu pemilik dan pentadbir Unisel tanpa menyatakan sebarang sebab.

“Surat itu (penamatan khidmat) tiada kepala surat (letter head) kerajaan negeri tetapi ia datang daripada menteri besar Selangor menamatkan perkhidmatan saya dengan memberi notis sebulan. Surat itu juga tidak dinyatakan sebarang alasan berhubung penamatan perkhidmatan saya,” kata Prof Dr Razali Agus.

Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim

Dalam kes yang kedua pula, Datuk Dr Rosti Saruwono terpaksa melepaskan jawatannya setelah dikatakan menerima tekanan politik daripada kerajaan negeri dan juga pihak dalam Unisel setelah beliau tidak bersetuju dengan surat yang beliau terima daripada pejabat menteri besar memintanya supaya menamatkan perkhidmatan tiga pegawai Unisel tanpa melalui proses tatatertib dan juga peraturan dalaman.

Yang menghairankan, dalam kedua-dua kes melibatkan bekas naib canselor Unisel itu dan juga tiga kakitangan Unisel yang diarahkan dipecat tanpa melalui proses tunjuk sebab atau perbicaraan dalaman, tidak ada pula tunjuk perasaan atau kenyataan protes atau kritikan daripada parti-parti politik sama ada DAP, PKR mahupun PAS.

Tidak ada suara-suara yang mengatakan telah berlaku atau wujud campur tangan politik atau kerajaan negeri dalam urusan akademik di Unisel itu.

Naib-naib canselor dan kakitangan Unisel seolah-olah seperti keseorangan di dalam menghadapi tindakan daripada pihak atasan. Apakah ini kerana yang mengambil tindakan atau yang memberi arahan supaya tindakan diambil adalah menteri besar dari sebuah kerajaan yang didokong oleh DAP, PKR dan PAS?

Tetapi dalam kes Dr Aziz Bari ini pula, apakah beliau mendapat sokongan daripada DAP, PKR dan PAS kerana pensyarah itu sering kali memberi kenyataan atau pandangan yang cenderung menyebelahi mereka?

Tidak salah dan tidak apa jika hendak memihak kerana ia adalah hak demokrasi sesiapa sahaja tetapi jika hendak bermain di gelanggang yang adil sepertimana yang sering dilaung-laungkan oleh mereka yang menyokong Dr Aziz Bari maka eloklah juga sokongan yang sama turut diberikan kepada bekas-bekas naib canselor dan pensyarah Unisel yang ditamatkan perkhidmatan, diberi tekanan supaya melepaskan jawatan dan diarahkan supaya dipecat tanpa melalui proses sepertimana yang sedang dilalui oleh Aziz Bari sekarang.

Jika ini dapat dilakukan barulah adil namanya. Sekurang-kurangnya dalam kes Dr Aziz Bari, beliau diberi peluang untuk menjawab surat tunjuk sebab dan bukannya terus dipecat, ditamatkan perkhidmatan atau dilucutkan jawatan sepertimana yang terjadi di Unisel.

Di sebalik segala kecaman yang dilemparkan ke atas UIAM, mereka telah membuktikan bahawa mereka tidaklah sekejam Unisel yang dibawah pentadbiran Kerajaan Negeri Selangor.

Malah UIAM selaku majikan berhak memberikan surat tunjuk sebab (bukannya surat pemecatan atau tamat perkhidmatan) ke atas mana-mana kakitangannya jika mereka merasakan tindak tanduk kakitangan tersebut bercanggah dengan aspirasi universiti itu sendiri.

Mana-mana pekerja pun tidak kira apa taraf kedudukkannya tidak terlepas daripada tertakluk kepada peraturan dan prosedur operasi standard. Jika rasa tidak mahu terikat dengan apa-apa peraturan dan prosedur, adalah wajar dan lebih baik tidak bernaung di bawah mana-mana panji mahupun organisasi.

Jadilah seperti Sasterawan Negara, A. Samad Said - bebas ke mana-mana, bebas menyatakan pandangan dan pendapat dan bebas naik ke pentas apa juga yang dirasakan serasi dan sesuai dengan jiwa dan hati nuraninya kerana beliau tidak terikat dengan mana-mana majikan dalam dunia ini.

An agreement forged and forgotten

by Karen Bong and Wilfred Pilo. Posted on September 16, 2011, Friday

The 18-points Agreement signed on July 9, 1963 before the formation of Malaysia is an important document safeguarding the rights and autonomy of Sarawak and Sarawakians. So why don’t we know it?

Image from file

NOT many Sarawakians are well-versed in the 18-points Agreement and only some have heard some aspects if not all of the salient points representatives of Sarawak laid out prior to the formation of Malaysia.

A survey held by The Borneo Post, however, discovered that people are not only unsure of its contents, many did not even know what it was. One answer to the query about their opinion of the 18 points Agreement was this: “18-points?

Is that a hole on the golfing green?”

Contrary to some opinions, ignorance is not bliss. Without any knowledge of our rights as Sarawakians, what do we know of our place within the federation of Malaysia?

A little history

The 20/18-points Agreement or memorandum were the conditions laid out by Sabah and Sarawak respectively before agreeing to form the Federation of Malaysia with the Federation of Malaya and Singapore.

The agreements, which can be found in the Proclamation of Malaysia and also the Cobbold Commission reports, stated the conditions and rights that were meant to safeguard the autonomy and the special interest of the people of Sabah and Sarawak, protecting, among others, these regions’ rights on religion, language, education, administration, economy and culture.

Some of the points were incorporated into the Constitution of Malaysia while the rest of Sarawak’s 18 points are outlined as follows: Point

1: Religion Point

2: Language Point

3: Constitution Point

4: Head of the federation Point

5: Name of the federation Point

6: Immigration Point

7: Right to secession Point

8: Borneanisation Point

9: British Offi cers Point

10: Citizenship Point

11: Tariffs and Finance Point

12: Special position of indigenous races Point

13: State Government Point

14: Transitional period Point

15: Education Point

16: Constitutional safeguards Point

17: Representation in Federal Parliament Point

18: Name of Head of State

DR JENIRI AMIR, SENIOR LECTURER

“The decision to accept the proposal by Tunku Abdul Rahman to become part of the federation of Malaysia was made by the people of Sabah and Sarawak on the understanding that the special interests of the state would be safeguarded. The interests of the two states were enshrined in the 20/18 Point Agreement.

Our rights were also inscribed in the London Agreements and Inter-Governmental Committee Reports.

When we agreed to form Malaysia together with North Borneo (Sabah), Singapore and Malaya 48 years ago, it was with the understanding that the safeguards were to be honoured and not taken away according to the whims and fancies of the federal government.

Based on the recommendations of the Cobbold Commission, Sabah and Sarawak would become equal partners of the state of the Federation of Malaya; not as one of the component states as stipulated in the original Article 1 of the Federal Constitution.

In other words, Sabah and Sarawak are partners of Malaysia, thus having a greater degree of fi nancial and political autonomy as compared to other sates in the Peninsula.

Sabah and Sarawak should not end up being merely one of the 13 states in Malaysia.

Therefore, it is paramount for the federal government to adhere to covenants for the purpose of safeguarding the interests, rights and autonomy of the people in Sabah and Sarawak.

The 20/18-point agreement should not be ignored or eroded.

Thus, certain policies and the relationships between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak must be re-looked to address whatever imbalance in terms of infrastructure, social, economic or educational developments between the centre and periphery in the last 48 years.

More financial allocations should be channelled to Sabah and Sarawak.

The federal government should increase the petroleum royalty to at least 15 per cent from the current 5 per cent.

Therefore, the spirit of the 20/18-point agreement should be safeguarded and honoured for the interest of our future generations and more importantly to ensure a progressive, united and harmonious multi-racial nation.

Malaysia as a nation was formed of equal partners; Sabah and Sarawak did not join Malaysia. Together with Sabah, Malaya and Singapore, Sarawak formed Malaysia.

By implication, we are equal under the constitution. Our political leaders should understand, respect and honour the agreement.

EDMUND LEE AH SEE, SENIOR BANKER

“Let’s run through this love story – a handsome young man called Malaya had just held a lavish ‘coming-of-age’ birthday party on Aug 31 1957.

On the other side of the South China Sea, a beautiful young maiden called Sarawak celebrated her birthday on July 22, 1963.

This young man courted and subsequently won the heart of Sarawak and both were married on September 16th 1963 in a low-key ceremony and both took the common family name of Malaysia.

As in any marriage, vows and promises were exchanged and this lady was assured of her rights under a pre-nuptial document known as the 18-points Agreement.

The husband continued to celebrate his birthday lavishly every August 31 while the wife’s birthday was conveniently forgotten.

One fine day, the dutiful wife gently reminded the husband that August 31 was his birthday while September 16 was actually their wedding anniversary – she politely chose not to mention her own birthday or the broken promises and vows.

And with that, the couple celebrated their wedding anniversary and named it Malaysia Day.

But the wife was still hurt by the lack of attention and broken promises from the husband, though she continued to be the dutiful and responsible wife.

I believe it was with noble intentions that our leaders made that fateful decision on our behalf to enter into the Federation of Malaysia.

These intentions were reinforced with the incorporation of the 18- points Agreement to safeguard the rights and autonomy of our state, notwithstanding the benefits of joining the Federation.

These 18-points took into account our ‘uniqueness’ in terms of demographics, culture, racial composition, religious diversities as well as our ‘less-developed’ status as compared to our counterparts in Malaya and Singapore, at that critical point of time.

We were also assured of autonomy in the administration of land and immigration matters.

Education, extended usage of English and the ‘Borneanisation of the Civil service’ were also mentioned.

Moreover, we were also assured of ‘special rights and privileges’ for our natives as enjoyed by their counterparts in Malaya – ‘guaranteed’ would be a more appropriate word.

It was also mentioned that our Head of State would not be eligible to become the Agung and secession from the Federation is not an option.

However, over the years, it appeared that these 18-points were often not honoured or were slowly eroded, with justifications for better political, economic, social and administrative ‘uniformity.’

While the state may need to give way to facilitate a smoother implementation of policies in areas like education and development, many Sarawakians begin to feel that the state is giving too much and receiving too little in return.

Common grouses take the form of our relatively poorer basic infrastructures like roads, electricity and public transport.

There are also the issues of lesser opportunities in the civil service where senior positions are usually held by West Malaysians, running contrary to the ‘Borneonisation’ of the Civil service as spelt out in the 18-points Agreement.

Of late, even the ‘sensitive’ issues of race and religion have been hogging the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

May this celebration of Malaysia Day lead to greater peace and harmony among Malaysians from all walks of life and May our leaders renew the vows and promises made on that fateful day of Sept 16 1963 – Malaysia, truly Asia, unity in diversity.

‘Happy Malaysia Day’.

SABRINA RAFAELLA, COMPANY EXECUTIVE

“I remember Point 1 although some people still refuse to accept it because it states that Sarawak has no official religion.

It is good because we have freedom of religion in the state especially in a multi-ethnic and multi-racial society in Sarawak.

Another one I remember is Point 2 in that English is the official language in Borneo. It should be after all we were under the Rajah Brooke and also the British.

They took so much from us and I do not see why they cannot leave their language as a legacy for all Sarawakians. In fact, we should use it apart from our mother tongues all the time officially and unofficially since we are living in a border less world.

Doesn’t that count?

Every Sarawakian should read the memorandum.

Yes, we are free from the British colony, but to date, there is so much more that needs to be done. We hope to get our fair share in the future and that my generation will see a better Sarawak and fair Malaysia.

Happy Malaysia Day to all in truly Malaysian spirit.

NORMAN TAN, SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST

“The 18-points Agreement made between Sarawak and Malaya during the formation of Malaysia is crucial to Sarawak’s standing in the country as a whole, and to the preservation of the identity of the state.

Point 2(c.) States that English should be one of the official languages of the state indefinitely, which I agree wholeheartedly with since English is an international language.

I also believe that Point 11, which states that Sarawak should retain control of its own finance, development and tariff, is crucial to the state as it gives us a certain degree of autonomy over our own finances and economy.

Point 16 of the 18 Points Agreement touches on Constitutional safeguards for the Sarawak State Constitution, which is the foundation of any legislation passed in the state.

The point states that no amendment, modification or withdrawal of any special safeguard granted to Sarawak should be made by the federal government without the consent and approval from the state itself.

Coupled with Point 17, which guarantees Sarawakians representation in federal parliament, it ensures that the wants and needs of Sarawakians will not only be heard, but also be processed and executed via the proper legal and executive channels.

In short, I believe that the federal government should honour the 18-points Agreement with Sarawak, for as long as Sarawak remains in the Federation.

I would also like to express my hope that all current and future Sarawakian state assembly and Parliament members will always carry out their duty entrusted to them by the people of Sarawak and protect the 18-points Agreement.”

GEOFFARY SIGAI, ARCHITECT

“The way Malayans treat us, I believe gives us all reason to get out of Malaysia.

But at this stage I think it is not possible. The Malayans have been violating our 18-points Agreement, particularly points 2, 12 and 15.

Point 12 says special rights are to be accorded to the natives of Sarawak on par with those enjoyed by Malays in Malaya.

How many Dayak/Ibans are successful in business, education, or in the top government position?

We are still lagging behind compared to West Malaysia and we are still developing our urban and rural areas.

People in the city are fi ne but those in the rural areas still lack basic infrastructure like water, road and electricity.

We are considered a developed nation but we still live in undeveloped conditions.

The 18 points is our right and something has to be done about it.

Luckily we have autonomy on immigration or else it would have opened the floodgates for others from other state to take what is ours, especially in the economic and business aspect.

I like it to remain our status quo and should stay under the state control because that was part of the agreement.

It should be exercised purely to safeguard the interest of the Sarawakian people at large.

However, Sarawak and Malaysia as a whole is a peaceful nation and I hope that our leaders do something more positive on the 18 points so that our interest will continue to safeguarded.

Sept 16 1963 was a historic moment and let us celebrate this Malaysia Day 2011 with hope and optimism.”

Sampai bila kerajaan Malaysia mahu berdiam diri?

Dua warga Nigeria dan wanita tempatan dituduh tipu guru RM46,000


2011/08/25

MELAKA: Dua lelaki warga negara Nigeria dan seorang wanita rakyat tempatan dihadapkan di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini kerana dituduh menipu seorang guru RM146,600 dengan menawarkan kertas hitam yang kononnya boleh ditukar menjadi dolar Amerika Syarikat dengan menggunakan sejenis cecair kimia.

Obi Uzoma, 28; Nwabudike Emmanual Chukwuma, 28, dan Azlinda Hussain, 38, didakwa bersama-bersama dua lagi yang masih bebas melakukan kesalahan itu di Public Bank cawangan Masjid Tanah dan CIMB Bank cawangan Masjid Tanah dekat sini pada 29 Jun lalu.

Mereka dituduh menipu Mashitoh Hassan, 36, dengan menawarkan kertas hitam yang boleh ditukar kepada wang dolar Amerika Syarikat dengan cara menggunakan sejenis cecair kimia sehingga Mashitoh percaya dan mendorong beliau memasukkan wang berjumlah RM53,600 ke akaun CIMB Bank dan RM93,000 ke akaun Public Bank milik Azlinda bagi membeli cecair kimia itu.

Pertuduhan adalah mengikut Seksyen 420 Kanun Keseksaan dan dibaca bersama Seksyen 34 Kanun yang sama, yang membawa hukuman penjara tidak kurang satu tahun dan maksimum 10 tahun serta sebatan dan boleh juga dikenakan denda.

Kesemua tertuduh yang tidak diwakili peguam mengaku tidak bersalah dan minta dibicarakan.

Dua warga negara Nigeria itu memasuki negara ini menggunakan pas pelajar sejak tiga tahun lalu manakala Azlinda dari Bandar Baru Bangi adalah kerani di sebuah kedai tayar.

Hakim Zaharah Hussain menetapkan 6 Oktober ini untuk sebutan semula kes dan membenarkan Azlinda diikat jamin sebanyak RM20,000 dengan dua orang penjamin serta melaporkan diri di balai polis berdekatan pada setiap bulan.
Beliau tidak membenarkan dua warga Nigeria itu diikat jamin selepas mendengar permohonan Timbalan Pendakwa Raya, Mahadi Abdul Jumaat, yang bimbang mereka akan melarikan diri dari Malaysia. - BERNAMA

Lessons of May 13, 1969

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Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 13:23:00

IN ASHES: A squatter village near Kampung Baru in Kuala Lumpur lie in ruins on May 14, 1969

THE violence that erupted in Kuala Lumpur on May 13, 1969, and the happenings on that day are a blot on the history of Malaysia.

Prior to that, the country's progress to independence, the transition to power and of the evolution of an independent national spirit, all these phases in the history of our people had been by and large peaceful in character.

The tragedy of May 13 was so serious the Federal government had to take drastic actions which led to the breakdown of the Constitution as the whole of the legislative structure of the Constitution was virtually suspended. Maybe, at this juncture, it is appropriate to trace the events leading to the tragic day.

It began when Parliament was dissolved on March 20, 1969, and a general election for the Dewan Rakyat and all State Legislative Assembl ies was starting on Saturday, May 10. Vigorous campaigning by politicians took place and feelings became inflamed, culminating in inter-racial rioting beginning on Tuesday, May 13, in Kuala Lumpur.

It temporarily disrupted the machinery of the Federal government, but fortunately the rioting was quickly contained. We can speculate the reasons for the rioting.

It can be said that the reasons were many, revolving around political, social and economic issues.

Two days after the outbreak of violence, the Yang di — Pertuan Agong proclaimed a state of emergency under Article 150 of the Constitution. At the same time, acting under clause (2) of the Article, he promulgated the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance No. 1, 1969, giving himself wide powers for securing public safety, the defence of Malaysia, the maintenance of public order and of supplies and services essential to the life of the community. All elections that had not been completed were suspended.

Then the King promulgated a second Ordinance delegating the executive authority of the Federation to a Director of Operations (Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, then Deputy Prime Minister) who was also appointed by the King. The Director of Operations was given wide powers and was assisted by a National Operations Council (NOC).

During emergency, there was established a National Consultative Council (NCC) consisting of members of all races and all political parties except one whose leaders refused an invitation from the government to serve.

The NCC discussed privately the causes of the riots and arrived at certain conclusions. The most important outcome of their discussions was amendment to the constitution effected by the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1971, assented to on and effective from March 10, 1971, which had been passed by the necessary two-thirds majority though the government did not have a two-thirds majority in the lower House. Some Opposition members voted with the government in the national interest.

The amendment makes it sedition or (if Parliament makes law to that effect) a crime if anyone were to question the rights and privileges established or protected by those provisions of the Constitution relating to citizenship (Part III), to the national language and the use of other languages for non-official purposes (Article 152), to quotas for Malays and natives of Borneo, and to the protection of the legitimate interests of other communities (Article 150) and to the sovereignty of the Rulers (Article 181) though there is no bar to anybody questioning implementation of those provisions.

Even in Parliament and in State Legislative Assemblies, it is now forbidden to question these rights and privileges (Sedition Act 1948).

They are commonly referred to as "sensitive issues".

Many emergency Ordinances and Regulations were passed by the NOC for the purpose of restoring law and order and also for instituting measures relating to social and economic issues.

With the tragedy of May 13 fresh in the minds of the people, with so many dead and with the disruptions and dislocations it caused, the NOC under Abdul Razak realised the achievement of national unity and racial economic integration was the most critical problem confronting the country. The political leadership was of the view that a new course had to be charted to forge a cohesive and united Malaysian nation which would be based on equal justice and fairer share of the fruits of economic development for Malaysians, irrespective of race or origins.

Only then, it was thought, would it be possible to avoid another similar tragedy and to establish lasting political stability. Towards this end, the national ideology of Rukun Negara was proclaimed to the nation on the anniversary of Independence Day in 1970.

The Rukun Negara reads as follows: "Our nation Malaysia being dedicated to achieving a greater unity of her people; to maintaining a democratic way of life; to creating a just society in which the wealth of the nation shall be equitably shared; to ensuring a liberal approach to her rich and diverse cultural traditions; to building a progressive society which shall be oriented to modern science and technology; We hear peoples pledge our united efforts to attain these ends guided by these five principles:
• Belief in God.
• Loyalty to King and Country.
• Upholding the Constitution.
• Rule of Law.
• Good Behaviour and Morality.

The political statesmanship and foresight of this approach to nationbuilding by means of consensus instead of confrontation and through frank but closed-door discussions of sensitive national issues, has been  demonstrated by the uninterrupted political stability of the country since 1969. Rukun Negara represents a passport towards achievement of not merely the co-existence of the various races but the inter-mingling of the
various races in this country harmoniously.

The government also took steps to implement plans to provide for a more just and equitable society in the country. The New Economic Policy (NEP) was formulated as the economic foundation of the Rukun Negara.

Abdul Razak, in his wisdom, was fully aware that, important though the ideas of Rukun Negara and consensus building might be, the battle for unity would be worn or lost in the economic and social restructuring of the nation.

The NEP was therefore designed with the intention of giving content and substance to the new Malaysian ideology of nation-building as embodied by the Rukun Negara.

Beginning with the Second Malaysia Plan as the first phase, the NEP was launched with the hope that a new Malaysian society would gradually emerge with a common value system transcending ethnic, cultural and social-economic differences.

A two-pronged strategy was adopted toreduce and eventually eradicate poverty by raising income levels and increasing employment opportunities for all Malaysians irrespective of race; and accelerate the process of restructuring Malaysian society to correct economic imbalances so as to reduce and eventually eliminate the identification of race with economic function.

This process of restructuring society involved the modernisation of rural life, a rapid and balanced growth of urban activities and the creation of a viable Bumiputra commercial and industrial community in all categories of enterprises and at all levels of operation so that they will become real and effective partners in all aspects of the economic life of the nation.

Now, of course, there is a need to examine as to whether or not the objectives of the NEP have been achieved. Whatever the case may be, everyone must not lose sight of the main national objective of enabling the Malays and the natives of Sabah and Sarawak to be eventually integrated into the economic mainstream.

It appears that lately the government has been focusing on efforts to fight corruption and therefore in my next article, I shall highlightcorruption issues and offer some solutions for consideration by those concerned.

SELAMAT HARI RAYA MAAF ZAHIR BATIN

"Mana Mak?'
 
oleh: Penulis Tak Bernama

Jam 6.30 petang.
Mak  berdiri di depan pintu. Wajah Mak kelihatan resah. Mak tunggu adik bungsu balik dari sekolah agama.

Ayah baru balik dari sawah.
Ayah tanya Mak, "Along mana?'

Mak jawab, "Ada di dapur tolong siapkan makan."

Ayah tanya Mak lagi," Angah mana?"

Mak jawab, "Angah mandi, baru balik main bola."

Ayah tanya Mak, "Ateh mana?"

Mak jawab, "Ateh, Kak Cik tengok tv dengan Alang di dalam?"

Ayah tanya lagi, "Adik dah balik?"

Mak jawab, "Belum. Patutnya dah balik. Basikal adik rosak kot. Kejap lagi kalau tak balik juga jom kita pergi cari Adik."

Mak jawab soalan ayah penuh yakin. Tiap-tiap hari ayah tanya soalan yang sama. Mak jawab penuh perhatian. Mak ambil berat di mana anak-anak Mak dan bagaimana keadaan anak-anak Mak setiap masa dan setiap ketika.

Dua puluh tahun kemudian

Jam 6.30 petang

Ayah balik ke rumah. Baju ayah basah. Hujan turun sejak tengahari.

Ayah tanya Along, "Mana Mak?"

Along sedang membelek-belek baju barunya.  Along jawab, "Tak tahu."

Ayah tanya Angah, "Mana Mak?"

Angah  menonton tv.  Angah jawab, "Mana Angah tahu."

Ayah tanya Ateh, "Mana Mak?"

Ayah menunggu lama jawapan dari Ateh  yang  asyik membaca majalah.
Ayah tanya Ateh lagi, "Mana Mak?"
Ateh  menjawab, "Entah."
Ateh terus membaca majalah tanpa menoleh kepada Ayah.

Ayah tanya Alang, "Mana Mak?"

Alang tidak jawab. Alang hanya mengoncang bahu tanda tidak tahu.


Ayah tidak mahu tanya Kak Cik dan Adik yang sedang melayan facebook. Ayah tahu yang Ayah tidak akan dapat jawapan yang ayah mahu.


Tidak ada siapa tahu di mana Mak. Tidak ada siapa merasa ingin tahu di mana Mak. Mata dan hati anak-anak Mak tidak pada Mak. Hanya mata dan hati Ayah yang mencari-cari di mana Mak.

Tidak ada anak-anak Mak yang tahu setiap kali ayah bertanya, "Mana Mak?"

Tiba-tiba adik bungsu bersuara, "Mak ni dah senja-senja pun merayap lagi. Tak reti nak balik!!"

Tersentap hati Ayah mendengar  kata-kata Adik.

Dulu anak-anak Mak akan berlari mendakap Mak apabila balik dari sekolah. Mereka akan tanya "Mana Mak?" apabila Mak tidak menunggu mereka di depan pintu.

Mereka akan tanya, "Mana Mak." Apabila dapat nomor 1 atau kaki melecet main bola di padang sekolah.  Mak  resah apabila anak-anak Mak lambat balik. Mak  mahu tahu di mana semua anak-anaknya berada setiap waktu dan setiap ketika.


Sekarang anak-anak sudah besar. Sudah lama anak-anak Mak tidak bertanya 'Mana Mak?"

Semakin anak-anak  Mak besar, soalan "Mana Mak?" semakin hilang dari bibir anak-anak Mak .

Ayah berdiri di depan pintu menunggu Mak. Ayah resah menunggu Mak kerana sudah senja sebegini Mak masih belum balik. Ayah risau kerana sejak akhir-akhir ini Mak selalu mengadu sakit lutut.

Dari jauh kelihatan sosok Mak berjalan  memakai payung yang sudah uzur. Besi-besi payung tercacak keluar dari kainnya. Hujan masih belum berhenti. Mak menjinjit dua bungkusan plastik. Sudah kebiasaan  bagi Mak, Mak akan bawa sesuatu untuk anak-anak Mak apabila pulang dari berjalan.  

Sampai di halaman rumah Mak berhenti di depan deretan kereta anak-anak Mak. Mak buangkan daun-daun yang mengotori kereta anak-anak Mak. Mak usap bahagian depan kereta Ateh perlahan-lahan. Mak rasakan seperti mengusap kepala Ateh waktu Ateh kecil. Mak senyum. Kedua bibir Mak diketap repat. Senyum tertahan, hanya Ayah yang faham. Sekarang Mak tidak dapat lagi merasa mengusap kepala anak-anak seperti masa anak-anak Mak kecil dulu. Mereka sudah besar. Mak takut anak Mak akan menepis tangan Mak kalau Mak  lakukannya.

Lima buah kereta milik anak-anak Mak berdiri megah. Kereta Ateh paling gah. Mak tidak tahu pun apa kehebatan kereta Ateh itu. Mak cuma suka warnanya. Kereta warna merah bata, warna kesukaan Mak. Mak belum merasa naik kereta anak Mak yang ini.

Baju mak basah kena hujan. Ayah tutupkan payung mak. Mak bagi salam. Salam Mak tidak berjawab. Terketar-ketar lutut Mak melangkah anak tangga. Ayah pimpin Mak masuk ke rumah. Lutut Mak sakit lagi.

Mak letakkan  bungkusan di atas meja. Sebungkus rebung dan sebungkus  kueh koci pemberian Mak Uda untuk anak-anak Mak. Mak Uda tahu anak-anak Mak suka makan kueh koci dan Mak malu untuk meminta untuk bawa balik. Namun raut wajah Mak sudah cukup membuat Mak Uda  faham.

Semasa menerima bungkusan kueh koci dari Mak Uda tadi, Mak  sempat berkata kepada Mak Uda, "Wah berebutlah budak-budak tu nanti nampak kueh koci kamu ni."

Sekurang-kurangnya itulah bayangan Mak. Mak bayangkan anak-anak Mak sedang gembira menikmati kueh koci sebagimana masa anak-anak Mak kecil dulu. Mereka berebut dan Mak jadi hakim pembuat keputusan muktamat. Sering kali Mak akan beri bahagian Mak supaya anak-anak Mak puas makan. Bayangan itu sering singgah di kepala Mak.

Ayah suruh Mak tukar baju yang basah itu. Mak akur.

Selepas Mak tukar baju, Ayah iring Mak ke dapur.  Mak ajak anak-anak Mak makan kueh koci. Tidak seorang pun yang menoleh kepada Mak. Mata dan hati anak-anak Mak sudah bukan pada Mak lagi.

Mak hanya tunduk, akur dengan keadaan.

Ayah tahu Mak sudah tidak boleh mengharapkan anak-anak melompat-lompat gembira  dan  berlari mendakapnya seperti dulu.

Ayah temankan Mak makan. Mak menyuap nasi perlahan-lahan, masih mengharapkan anak-anak Mak akan makan bersama. Setiap hari Mak berharap begitu. Hanya Ayah yang duduk bersama Mak di meja makan  setiap malam.

Ayah tahu Mak penat sebab berjalan jauh. Siang tadi Mak pergi ke rumah Mak Uda di kampung seberang untuk mencari rebung. Mak hendak  masak rebung masak lemak cili api dengan ikan masin kesukaan anak-anak Mak.
Ayah tanya Mak kenapa Mak tidak telepon suruh anak-anak jemput. Mak jawab, "Saya dah suruh Uda telepon budak-budak ni tadi. Tapi Uda kata semua tak  berangkat."

Mak  minta Mak Uda telepon anak-anak yang Mak tidak boleh berjalan  balik sebab hujan. Lutut Mak akan sakit kalau sejuk. Ada sedikit harapan di hati Mak agar salah seorang anak Mak akan menjemput Mak dengan kereta.  Mak teringin kalau Ateh yang datang menjemput Mak dengan kereta barunya. Tidak ada siapa yang datang jemput Mak.

Mak tahu anak-anak mak tidak sedar telepon berbunyi. Mak  ingat kata-kata ayah, "Kita tak usah susahkan anak-anak. Selagi kita mampu kita buat saja sendiri apa-apa pun.  Mereka ada kehidupan masing-masing. Tak payah sedih-sedih. Maafkan sajalah anak-anak kita. Tak apalah kalau tak merasa  menaiki kereta mereka sekarang. Nanti kalau kita mati kita masih ada peluang  merasa anak-anak   mengangkat kita kat bahu mereka."

Mak faham buah hati Mak semua sudah besar. Along dan Angah sudah beristeri. Ateh, Alang, Kak Cik dan Adik masing-masing sudah punya buah hati sendiri yang sudah mengambil tempat Mak di hati anak-anak Mak.

Pada suapan terakhir, setitik air mata Mak jatuh ke pinggan.

Kueh koci masih belum diusik oleh anak-anak Mak.

Beberapa tahun kemudian

Mak Uda tanya  Along, Angah, Ateh, Alang, Kak Cik dan Adik, "Mana mak?".

Hanya Adik yang jawab, "Mak dah tak ada."
Along, Angah, Ateh, Alang, Kak Cik dan Adik tidak sempat melihat Mak waktu Mak sakit.

Kini Mak sudah berada di sisi Tuhannya bukan di sisi anak-anak Mak lagi.

Dalam isakan tangis, Along, Angah, Ateh, Alang, Kak Cik dan Adik menerpa kubur Mak.  Hanya batu nisan yang berdiri terpacak. Batu nisan Mak tidak boleh bersuara. Batu nisan tidak ada tangan macam tangan Mak yang selalu memeluk erat anak-anaknya apabila anak-anak datang menerpa  Mak semasa anak-anak Mak kecil dulu.

Mak pergi semasa Along, Angah, Ateh, Alang, Kak Cik dan Adik berada jauh di bandar. Kata Along, Angah, Ateh, Alang, Kak Cik dan Adik mereka tidak dengar handphone berbunyi semasa ayah telepon untuk beritahu mak sakit tenat.

Mak faham, mata dan telinga anak-anak Mak adalah untuk orang lain bukan untuk Mak.

Hati anak-anak Mak bukan milik Mak lagi. Hanya hati Mak yang tidak pernah diberikan kepada sesiapa, hanya untuk anak-anak Mak..
Mak tidak sempat merasa diangkat di atas bahu anak-anak Mak. Hanya bahu ayah yang sempat mengangkat jenazah Mak dalam hujan renyai.

Ayah sedih sebab tiada lagi suara Mak yang akan menjawab soalan Ayah,

"Mana Along?" , "Mana Angah?", "Mana Ateh?", "Mana Alang?", "Mana Kak Cik?" atau "Mana Adik?".  Hanya Mak saja yang rajin menjawab soalan ayah itu dan jawapan Mak memang tidak pernah silap. Mak sentiasa yakin dengan jawapannya sebab mak ambil tahu di mana anak-anaknya berada pada setiap waktu dan setiap ketika. Anak-anak Mak sentiasa di hati Mak tetapi hati anak-anak Mak ada orang lain yang mengisinya.

Ayah sedih. Di tepi kubur Mak, Ayah bermonolog sendiri, "Mulai hari ini  tidak perlu bertanya lagi kepada Along, Angah, Ateh, Alang, Kak Cik dan Adik , "Mana mak?" "

Kereta merah Ateh bergerak perlahan membawa Ayah pulang. Along, Angah, Alang dan Adik mengikut dari belakang. Hati ayah hancur teringat hajat Mak untuk naik kereta merah Ateh tidak kesampaian. Ayah terbayang kata-kata Mak malam itu, "Cantiknya kereta Ateh, kan Bang? Besok-besok Ateh bawalah kita jalan-jalan kat Kuala Lumpur tu. Saya akan buat kueh koci buat bekal."

"Ayah, ayah....bangun." Suara Ateh memanggil ayah. Ayah pengsan sewaktu turun dari kereta Ateh..

Terketar-ketar ayah bersuara, "Mana Mak?"    

Ayah  tidak mampu berhenti menanya soalan itu. Sudah 10 tahun Mak pergi namun soalan "Mana Mak?"  masih sering keluar dari mulut Ayah sehingga ke akhir usia.

Sebuah cerita pendek buat tatapan anak-anak yang kadang-kadang lupa perasaan ibu. Kata orang hidup seorang ibu waktu muda dilambung resah, apabila tua dilambung rasa. Kata Rasulullah saw. ibu 3 kali lebih utama dari ayah. Bayangkanlah berapa kali ibu lebih utama dari isteri, pekerjaan dan anak-anak sebenarnya. Solat sunat pun Allah suruh berhenti apabila ibu memanggil. Berapa kerapkah kita membiarkan deringan telepon panggilan dari ibu tanpa berjawab?
,_._,_

 
 

Jais acting like Gestapo

Jais acting like Gestapo

 

By Dr Chen Man Hin, DAP life advisor

JAIS should be open minded and not act like a Gestapo arm of Umno << ini satu fitnah. JAIS telah meminta kebenaran dan bertindak penuh diplomasi>

Since when did the constitution allow an organisation to barge into a religious building (church, temple) and boss around in the name protection of Islam? < jika tidak percaya sila layari http://screwkuat69.blogspot.com>

It is the tradition that a religious building is open to everyone who wishes to pray, to seek advice or just to seek solace and respite. There is no compulsion for a person to enter or to leave. <Betul tetapi jika ada mslihat lain bagaimana?>

So why was Jais so steamed up as to gate crash a social gathering in Damansara Utara Methodist Church, just because a few Muslims were present and having a conversation with other friends?< Mana ada gate crash !!! DAP putar belit>

Jais inspectors could have joined the gathering and participated in the discussions to find out what was is going on. they could have left quietly if satisfied it was a social gathering, and not a meeting to preach to Muslims to convert them to a different faith. < sekali layari screwkuat dan kita tahu apa yang mereka lakukan!!!>

So what was all the drama, action and fuss about? Why is there a phobia of Malay Muslims opting out of Islam? The cause of the phobia is the aim of Ketuanan Melayu which preaches that with Malay unity, Islam, the Malays will remain strong and powerful < ini bukan pasal Melayu . Ini pasal Islam. Dalam Islam orang murtad hukumnya bunuh … itu hukum Islam !!!>

This ketuanan policy has led to the misconception that Muslims and non-Muslims cannot meet together especially on non-Muslim premises. It is this narrow concept that has blocked the integration of the races in the country.< Sekali ini bukan pasal Melayu …ini pasal kesucian Islam. Orang sanggup mati sahid jika Islam dihina seperti ini>

In contrast, the Buddhist could mix easily with Christians, Hindus with Christians or Christians with Sikhs. Similarly, in Sarawak, the Dayaks, Melanaus, Kadazans, Chinese, and other races mix with each other freely. There is no phobia of proselytisation of Muslims by other religions. < BODOH … jangan nak samakan Islam dengan agama lain. Agama lain tidak ada peraturan dan tidak sesuci Islam. Mereka semu orang kafir maka memang boleh bercampur. Berkahwin . Ini tidak boleh dlam Islam .. Rakyat Malaysia sepatutnya sudah faham!!!>

Umno should learn from the example of Indonesia, which is the second largest Muslim country in the world, but it has a per capital income of US$ 3033 which is much lower than in US$ 8030 of Malaysia. So where is the rationale for Umno to insist on a Ketuanan Melayu policy which will only keep most Malayus poor like their counterparts in Indonesia. < Kau ingat kami hendak cari kaya ke .. kami mahu senang di akhirat ! Jangan bandingkan Islam di Indonesia dan Malaysia. >

PR has a Ketuanan Rakyat policy, which states that all Malaysians are equal. We stress on religious freedom, democracy, justice and transparency to unite the people of Malaysia, and become a country that progressive, prosperous and successful. < Mana ada total equality …. Dalam Islam kita letak benda di tempat yang betul. …Dalam Islam kita hormati agama lain tetapi kita tidak mahu mereka memerintah orang Islam >

 

Dr Chen – it's clear you don't respect Islam. I doubt if you don't understand . You have beeb around .. it's just the DAP will work things up just for the votes !!!!!

 

Another spin !!!!!

Gerakan kristianisasi ni dah lama.. tapi selama ni JAIS dan jabatan agama negeri lain dok lena saja... tapi bila selangor dapat kat PR... JAIS 'terjaga' dari tidur utk melihat masalah murtad ni semata mata kerana kerajaan selangor tu yang memerintahnya adalah PR... cuba BN/UMNO masih lagi berkuasa di Selangor... JAIS masih lagi dibuai tidur... Tak percaya tanya Datuk Seri Haruissani mufti Perak tu, dia pernah dakwa yang 250 ribu dah murtad.. tapi apa tindakan kerajaan selama ni... ??? apa tindakan UMNO... PAS bentang usul undang undang murtad di parlimen pun ditentang MP UMNO....

Satu lagi JAIS dan jabatan agama lain masih lagi tidur terhadap masalah umat islam yang miskin... boleh baca harian metro sejak beberapa minggu ini la tentang ibu tunggal terpaksa terima bantuan gereja utk hidup... mana pi duit baitumal Zakat??? padahal tiap tiap tahun beratus juta dikutip..??? Pernah terjadi duit zakat Wilayah persekutuan hilang akibat rugi dalam pelaboran masa Yusof Noor jaga jadi menteri agama dulu... SubhanAllah.. duit zakat pun boleh melabor.. padahal duit tu kena habiskan dalam 1 tahun tu juga.. dan tak boleh dilaborkan... kena beri pada asnaf...

Sultan pula apa peranan??? bila timbul kes ni yang disalah adalah kerajaan PR selangor.. dikata JAIS/MAIS dibawah kerajaan selangor... tapi bab lain.. kata kerajaan PR selangor tak boleh campurtangan, ianya dibawah Sultan... Sepatutnya ketua agama mestilah orang yang kuat beragama... bukan atas nama...

REXY JANJI LAGI !! TUKAR !!! RAZIF MANA KAU?

Misi baru Rexy

 

     

 
REXY Mainaky berjanji akan menamatkan kemelut menyelubungi persembahan Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong daripada berpanjangan dengan memberi fokus untuk menyiapkan mereka bagi menghadapi Sukan Olimpik, tahun depan.

Kegagalan Kien Keat-Boon Heong yang muncul naib juara di Paris tahun lalu, di suku akhir Kejohanan Dunia, kelmarin, mengundang tekad jurulatih beregu itu untuk merancang semula hala tuju anak didiknya itu.

Sambil mengakui yang pemainnya itu masih kekurangan dari banyak segi, Rexy berkata, masalah utama Kien Keat-Boon Heong adalah ketika berdepan gandingan kedua berbanding pasangan utama negara yang kuat dalam acara beregu.

Menurutnya, Kean Kiat-Boon Heong tidak kisah jika bertemu pasangan utama dari China, Cai Yun-Fu Haifeng, Mathias Boe-Carsten Mogensen (Denmark), Lee Yong Dae-Jung Jae Sung (Korea) kerana mereka berupaya menangani lawan. Jika tewas sekalipun, menurutnya, saingan pasti sengit.

"Masalah mereka mungkin ketahanan mental. Tapi, hakikatnya, beregu kedua itu yang memang sering menimbulkan masalah buat Koo dan Tan. Mereka bagaikan tidak tahu bagaimana hendak menewaskan lawan.

"Itu yang berlaku apabila mereka tidak boleh menewaskan Ko (Shun-hyun) dan Yoo (Yeon Seong) sedangkan mereka sekadar beregu kedua Korea. "Kini, tanggungjawab saya untuk duduk semula dengan semua pihak bagi mencari jalan bagaimana Koo dan Tan boleh keluar daripada masalah ini kerana Olimpik sudah tidak lama lagi," katanya.

Setahun selepas Rexy mengendalikan skuad beregu negara pada 2006, Kien Keat-Boon Heong begitu menyerlah sebelum prestasi merudum pada 2008 dan 2009 dan bangkit semula pada 2010.

 

Get Razif Sidek back in

That was in 2007. Today, our top double pair crashed out from the World Championship at Wembley. So what is Rexy’s MAJOR contribution since being Malaysian coach? Throw him out! Get Razif Sidek back in!!!!

Badminton: Rexy Mainaky awarded PR status

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Former Indonesian Olympic cham and now Malaysia’s national badminton doubles coach Rexy Mainaky and his family have been awarded PR status.

For those who are uninitiated, Rexy is one of the most gifted coup and most successful foregin coach hired by Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM).

He inherited the doubles squad which were stagnant in 2005 but his focus in instilling discipline and improving the work ethics of the players has started to bear fruits.

It’s his uncanny ability to form effective partnership saw the birth of Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong (currently ranked world number 2 at the latest world ranking release), who in their first six months, took the doubles scene by storm as they went on to win the Doha Asian Games gold in December, the Malaysia, All England and Swiss Opens.

Rexy said the PR status came as a "surprise" and that he was indebted to the nation.

"I had at one stage denied Malaysia from winning the men’s doubles title at the Olympics but now my target is to ensure Malaysia wins the title. We would start by winning the World Championships (to be held in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 13-19)," he said.

Congratulations to Rexy and Malaysians too!

BANYAKNYA KEZALIMAN DI MALAYSIA – APA TINDAKAN KITA?

Simbah asid selepas perkosa

Oleh Raja Noraina Raja Rahim dan Muhaamad Hafis Nawawi
am@hmetro.com.my

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukan saja dirogol dan disamun, malah wajahnya turut disimbah sejenis cecair dipercayai asid menyebabkan mangsa berdepan risiko kemungkinan buta dan kini terlantar menerima rawatan di hospital.

Itu nasib yang menimpa seorang wanita bujang dan tinggal bersendirian selepasnya rumahnya dicerobohi seorang penjenayah bertopeng, petang kelmarin.

Dalam kejadian kira-kira jam 6.30 petang itu, mangsa yang berusia 32 tahun baru pulang ke rumahnya di Seksyen 2, Wangsa Maju, di sini, selepas membeli juadah untuk berbuka puasa di bazar Ramadan berhampiran.

Menurut sumber polis, sebaik tiba di rumah, mangsa membuka kunci pintu rumahnya tanpa menyedari seorang lelaki menceroboh masuk dan bersembunyi.

"Selepas meletakkan juadah berbuka di dapur, mangsa masuk ke bilik untuk menukar pakaian sementara menunggu waktu berbuka dan ketika itu lelaki terbabit yang bertopeng menghampiri mangsa dan merogolnya," katanya.