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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Mixing politics with religion in Malaysia breeds negativity

 

A GLARING problem in Malaysia and in many other countries involves the act of bringing politics and religion together in a convenient fashion to score political mileage while disregarding the effect and impact on the country.

Religion education, economic and political are different spheres of activity, so it must be diligently and responsibly acted upon accordingly without taking chances or risk.

In Malaysia we observe rampant attempts by politicians to temper politics with religion, education and economy. The result in such an attempt for the last few decades points towards the south. It only creates an atmosphere of disunity, prejudices and hatred.

Many politicians around the world had attempted to mix politics with religion, but not one of them had succeeded.

Nowhere in the world have state and church successfully merged together. Though religions are around for thousands of years, no one nation is currently in the world, democratically elected merged with any religion, and are thriving as a successful model. We only have a dictatorial merger of religion and state.

Why is it, then, that politicians in Malaysia cannot understand nor have insight that religion and state cannot work together at this point of time in history?

Politicians can only do what the general populace elects and allows them to do. Leaders can only lead those who want to follow. Any leader who gets too far out ahead of the peoples’ opinions risks bringing his or her career to an abrupt halt.

Religion concerns matters of the heart, of the spirit, and of morals. Politics is occupied with the material things of life.

Religious teachers should not invade the realm of politics; they should concern themselves with the spiritual education of the people.

They should ever give good counsel to men, trying to serve God and humankind; they should endeavour to awaken spiritual aspiration, and strive to enlarge the understanding and knowledge of humanity, to improve morals, and to increase the love for justice.

We hope politicians and their runners or cronies will realise that they should not meddle politics with religion for the sake of unity and prosperity of this nation.

If they were to continue with their attempt, a bleak future awaits Malaysia, and all signs are already pointing to that direction, as evident by international indices depicting negativity. – March 28, 2024

 

K. Tamil Maran (K.T. Maran)
Seremban

The views expressed are solely of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of MMKtT.

-focus malaysia

“Gunung Inas logging site sale offer is legitimate,” insists property agent

 

A PROPERTY agent has claimed that her advertisement for the sale of a 404ha logging site in Gunung Inas, Baling for RM15 mil is legitimate.

NST reported the agent as saying that the valuation in the advertisement that was uploaded onto Facebook was based on a 2022 quota allocated to the Kedah Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI).

“The logging site in Compartment 21 of Gunung Inas has been earmarked for logging,” she said in a series of text exchanges with the English daily.

According to the agent, a lawyer that she was dealing with had confirmed that the logging concession was awarded to the company and the sale of timber allocated to the MBI.

However, the offer based on a letter purportedly from MBI dated on May 7, 2023 had lapsed when the company that won the contract failed to pay the RM1.92 mil premium within 14 days of the issuance of the letter.

“Nevertheless, the offer is still valid, and we invite any interested company with a sound financial record for discussions.”

Earlier today (March 28), the Kedah forestry department denied that the Gunung Inas logging area is for sale following an advertisement on Facebook.

The department’s director Muhamad Abdullah said the advertisement could be the work of scammers and had urged the public to not fall for such advertisements easily, reported Berita Harian.

“There is something amiss about this advertisement, possibly a scam. They’re just trying to make some money,” Muhamad was quoted as saying.

The advertisement on Facebook indicated that 40-year-old trees and the whole 404-hectare logging area at Gunung Inas were on sale for RM15 mil.

Muhamad said his department is investigating those behind the advertisement after concerns were raised that the alleged sale of the land could lead to floods and landslides.

In July 2022, the Kampung Iboi floods near Baling affected more than 1,000 villagers, destroying 17 homes and claiming four lives.

Following the incident, residents urged the state government to shut down the durian farm at Gunung Inas and to drain out three retention ponds at the mountain’s peak claimed to have triggered the tragedy.

However, Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said he was informed by the energy and natural resources ministry, as it was then known, that the flash flood was a geological disaster and not caused by the durian farm. – March 28, 2024  - focus malaysia

Zahid takes a dig at KJ over 'biawak hidup' remark [NSTTV]

 

KUALA LANGAT: Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has taken a veiled jab at Khairy Jamaluddin for criticising his leadership of the party.

While he did not mention names, Zahid appeared to reference the term "biawak hidup" used by the former Umno Youth chief in a recent Keluar Sekejap podcast.

In that podcast, Khairy remarked that the unity government had a "biawak hidup" (albatross around the neck) in the form of Umno under Zahid's leadership.

Zahid today lamented that the government faced many challenges in its efforts to improve the lives of people, including through the introduction of the Central Database Hub (Padu).

Everything new has its challenges, and those challenges include those 22 per cent who are anti-establishment," he said in a speech at a buka puasa event at Masjid Jamek As Solihin here.

"This group of anti-establishment also includes a former figure who alleged that someone is a 'biawak hidup'.

"I would like to say to that person, who is living luxuriously, (that person) is actually the 'biawak hidup'. So look at yourself before pointing fingers at others."

"Does this 'biawak hidup' have an impact on the people, especially in elections?," Zahid questioned.

Zahid said those who were anti-establishment will always blame others.

"Whether they are in the government or not, they will always say the leadership is always wrong," he said, adding such people were the real "biawak hidup".

"Therefore, we must strive to rally the masses to be aligned with the establishment," Zahid said.

At the event, Zahid who is also deputy prime minister and the rural and regional development minister, presented donations to orphans and tahfiz students.

Also present were Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, Women, Family, and Community Development Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad and Mara chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. - NST

PM Anwar attends Madani iftar, breaks fast with nearly 10,000 people

 

PM Anwar attends Madani iftar, breaks fast with nearly 10,000 people
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mingles with the people at the Madani breaking of fast event at Dataran Putra in Putrajaya, March 28, 2024. — Picture by Hari Anggara

PUTRAJAYA, March 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today broke fast with nearly 10,000 people at Dataran Putra here, in conjunction with the Nuzul Al-Quran holiday.

Accompanied by his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Anwar arrived at the venue at 6.57pm for the Majlis Iftar Madani (MIM) breaking of fast event organised by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim).

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan, Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim and Deputy National Unity Minister K. Saraswathy were in attendance.

Also present, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul and Public Service director-general Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz.

At the event, Anwar witnessed the presentation of contributions from the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) (RM50,000), Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) (RM50,000) and the Zakat Collection Centre (PPZ) (RM10,000) to three representatives on behalf of the asnaf group in the Federal Territories.

After breaking the fast, Anwar performed Maghrib prayers at Putra Mosque with the congregation, led by the mosque’s senior deputy director, Abdul Karim Zakaria.

MIM was co-organised by Jakim and the Putrajaya Corporation as well as 14 religious agencies and other strategic partners, including LHDN, TNB, PPZ and Jakim’s Corporate Dakwah Secretariat, where 10,000 food packs and bubur lambuk were distributed to the public.

It was held to foster camaraderie and togetherness among the people by sharing blessings and providing a platform for government agencies and the prime minister to reach out to people from all layers of society while nurturing compassion and unity.

The programme’s concept aligns with the Malaysia Madani initiative, emphasising mutual respect, courtesy and solidarity. — Bernama

Nadma: Remaining water storage reserves in four dams in Johor, Penang and Kedah at critical level

 

Nadma: Remaining water storage reserves in four dams in Johor, Penang and Kedah at critical level
File picture of the Teluk Bahang dam and reservoir. In a report today, Nadma said three more dams are showing the water storage reserves are at the alert level. These dams are the Timah Tasoh Dam in Perlis (56.25 per cent), Bekok Dam in Johor (68.58 per cent) and Teluk Bahang Dam in Penang (69 per cent). ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — The remaining raw water storage reserves in four dams in Johor, Penang and Kedah showed a decrease to critical levels due to the hot weather, as of yesterday.

According to the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), the dams involved are the West Sembrong Dam in Johor which is now at a 31.65 per cent level; Air Itam Dam in Penang (35 per cent); and Kedah’s BS Padang Saga Dam (39.67 per cent) and Malut Dam (39.90 per cent).

Nadma, quoting the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) and Drainage and Irrigation Department (JPS), said the water storage reserves at the Muda Dam in Kedah is at the warning level at 41 per cent.

“Three more dams are showing the water storage reserves are at the alert level. These dams are the Timah Tasoh Dam in Perlis (56.25 per cent), Bekok Dam in Johor (68.58 per cent) and Teluk Bahang Dam in Penang (69 per cent),” said Nadma in a brief report on today’s hot weather status.

Apart from this, it said on March 25, the JPS issued a drought forecast for three river basins, namely the Sungai Muda, Kedah, Sungai Kelantan and Sungai Melaka.

Nadma said this situation may cause water supply disruption problems in the Sik district, Kedah; Pasir Mas, Machang, Tanah Merah and Kota Baru (Kelantan) as well as Alor Gajah (Melaka).

Regarding the hot weather status, Nadma said the Level-2 hot weather (heatwave) warning was recorded in Perlis from March 25 to 27; Hulu Perak district (Perak) from March 26 to 27; Kota Setar district and Pokok Sena (Kedah) on March 27; and the Beaufort district in Sabah on March 25.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department previously stated that the transitional monsoon phase is expected to begin tomorrow (March 29) and continue till May which marks the end of the north-east monsoon 2023/24.

With the beginning of the monsoon transition phase, the prevailing hot and dry weather conditions in most places across the country are expected to gradually recover by mid-April. — Bernama

'We must have the working spirit,' says PM when asked about extra holiday for Raya

 

PUTRAJAYA: There may not be an additional holiday during the Hari Raya week.

"We must have the working spirit," Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said at a buka puasa event at Bulatan Dataran Putra here on Thursday (March 28).

He was asked if the government would designate Friday (April 12) as a special holiday as the first two days of Hari Raya Aidilfitri are likely to fall on Wednesday and Thursday (April 10 and 11).

Earlier on Thursday, Anwar officiated a donation ceremony where RM110,000 was given to provide aid for the needy.

The funds were donated by various bodies, including the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN).

The Majlis Iftar Madani event was organised by the Islamic Development Department. - Star

Seven nabbed for fighting over Ramadan bazaar lot in PJ

 

PETALING JAYA: Seven individuals were detained for fighting over a Ramadan bazaar stall site at a housing area here.

Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Shahrulnizam Ja'afar said police received a report on the fighting at the bazaar at 3.26pm on Wednesday (March 27).

"Police personnel were dispatched to the scene and arrested four men and three women aged between their 20s and 40s.

"We believe they were fighting over a stall site at the bazaar," he said in a statement on Thursday (March 28).

Several items were seized including a fork lock and a plastic chair, he said.

"Four of those detained had prior criminal records.

"All those detained have been remanded until Friday (March 29)," he added.

ACP Shahrulnizam urged those with information on the case to contact PJ police at 03-79662222.

"We will investigate the matter further under Section 148 of the Penal Code," he said. - Star