Tuesday, November 26, 2013
How I Met Your Mother---Bedtime Stories the best episode yet
For those of you who do know me, they will tell you how much i am obsess with how i met your mother(robin especially). All those stories leading to the final season, when we actually get to see the face of 'the mother'.Call me boring, but i think I'm one of the last few fan who actually still roots for Ted to end up marrying Robin(which was told to us by the producers it would never happen,since season 1), and how I still think that Ted deserves more screen time than Barney. The high and low of the quirky team, their happy and sad moments. but this final season, this particular episode, I get the chance to watch something amazing, the whole episode is in rhyme. Amazing how the writers put in the effort worthy of inclusion into our education system(okay, exaggeration) and the show still does not get the credit it deserves. talk is cheap, and i don't want to waste your time, watch the show, and learn how to rhyme.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Where are we heading with this issue?
The name Allah predates Islam and even Christianity..if they are so afraid that their child would be confused between the teachings in the Quran and the Bible..ask them this.."Have you lost your faith in Allah when He said he will protect the Quran till the day of judgement?" "Have you actually taught the differences in the writing style found in both scriptures?"
To Allah belongs the best of attributes,hence the Asma ul Husna..Islam and Christianity is closer than one might think in which we differ in the issue of the divinity of christ and the holy trinity..however one fine look at the syiah and you would see they are nowhere near Islam..the imams?12 ordinary people seen in a divine light?are you serious?hmmm..okay,have to stop before I irk the so called pekasam..or is it perkasa?i dont even care anymore..a bunch of jokes and bigots..
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Merdeka? whose? Mine is on the 22 of July 1963...and the formation of Malaysia is on 16 of September...so what is 31 of August?
Tanggal 31,
Bulan 8...57,
Merdeka,Merdeka...
A famous line from the Song Tanggal 31 by Allahyarham Sudirman. But the Question is, is it the real fact?
First of all, before anyone start bashing me and accusing me of being unpatriotic, bear in mind that this is my honest opinion based on simple facts backed by history.
Let us continue, 31 of August 1957 has been recognized as the day Malaysia achieved its independence, but is it? First of all, let me get the fact straight. the date is actually the date Malaya gained its independence from British. It is as simple as that, so, when does the other two component that made up Malaysia achieved its independence then?
Sarawak, for all of us who are still oblivious to the fact started to recognize the real date this year, only after 50 years. 22 of July 1963 is when our state Sarawak achieved its independence. Sabah achieved independence at a later date but clearly it is not on the 31 August as we are led to believe.
Another misconception that needs to be rectify is the status of Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysia. First, Sabah and Sarawak never joined Malaysia. We formed Malaysia together with Malaya and Singapore. Secondly, according to the 20/18 points(read my earlier post) Sabah and Sarawak are sovereign nation in the formation of Malaysia with autononomy given to us in the field of religion,education,immigration and some other stuff(seriously,go read the post..hehe..). However, it seems that those points are mere documents now without being given serious consideration whenever the leaders introduce new policies.
I'm not saying this all just because I have something against Malaysia. NO, in fact far from it. I love Malaysia just as much as the next person. It just irritates me when ignorant fools try to argue without knowing their facts. Get your facts straight or get the hell out....
Bulan 8...57,
Merdeka,Merdeka...
A famous line from the Song Tanggal 31 by Allahyarham Sudirman. But the Question is, is it the real fact?
First of all, before anyone start bashing me and accusing me of being unpatriotic, bear in mind that this is my honest opinion based on simple facts backed by history.
Let us continue, 31 of August 1957 has been recognized as the day Malaysia achieved its independence, but is it? First of all, let me get the fact straight. the date is actually the date Malaya gained its independence from British. It is as simple as that, so, when does the other two component that made up Malaysia achieved its independence then?
Sarawak, for all of us who are still oblivious to the fact started to recognize the real date this year, only after 50 years. 22 of July 1963 is when our state Sarawak achieved its independence. Sabah achieved independence at a later date but clearly it is not on the 31 August as we are led to believe.
Another misconception that needs to be rectify is the status of Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysia. First, Sabah and Sarawak never joined Malaysia. We formed Malaysia together with Malaya and Singapore. Secondly, according to the 20/18 points(read my earlier post) Sabah and Sarawak are sovereign nation in the formation of Malaysia with autononomy given to us in the field of religion,education,immigration and some other stuff(seriously,go read the post..hehe..). However, it seems that those points are mere documents now without being given serious consideration whenever the leaders introduce new policies.
I'm not saying this all just because I have something against Malaysia. NO, in fact far from it. I love Malaysia just as much as the next person. It just irritates me when ignorant fools try to argue without knowing their facts. Get your facts straight or get the hell out....
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Of Shia and Syria (Part 2)
The curios case of Syria and Egypt are actually more related than you might think. As i wrote earlier, President Assad of Syria is an alawite shia while President Morsi of Egypt came from the rank of Muslim Brotherhood or Ikhwanul Muslimin. Naturally, Assad would harbour hatred towards Morsi.
As the Assad regime actively battling the insurgents in his country, there are report that suggested Morsi was ousted as the army feared that they will be ordered to breach the border to help the insurgents in their fight against the Syrian army under Assad command. Try looking up on the internet and you will find that the person responsible for this is actually a follower of shia. It is no secret that there are hundreds of sect of shia in the world with different fundamentals and approach towards their obsession with their imams, however one thing they share is their hatreds towards the ahlul sunnah wal jamaah (ASWJ). The word jamaah, for those who did not know, means group or a whole lot, meaning that the majority of Muslims belong to this particular group,while the others are divided to such groups as shia,wahabi,salafi and tareqat. Now, what this means is that, in a country where the person in power is a shia, they will do whatever they can to get rid of ASWJ, this includes but not limited to political assasination, blackmailing, mass genocide, even to the extent of using chemical weapons.
What some of us don't know is the ties between these shias with their hidden allies, Israel and the United States. Have you ever wondered, why Israel and the United States never attack Iran which they accused of housing WMDs? but launched an all out attack on Iraq which later was declared WMD free?
As the Assad regime actively battling the insurgents in his country, there are report that suggested Morsi was ousted as the army feared that they will be ordered to breach the border to help the insurgents in their fight against the Syrian army under Assad command. Try looking up on the internet and you will find that the person responsible for this is actually a follower of shia. It is no secret that there are hundreds of sect of shia in the world with different fundamentals and approach towards their obsession with their imams, however one thing they share is their hatreds towards the ahlul sunnah wal jamaah (ASWJ). The word jamaah, for those who did not know, means group or a whole lot, meaning that the majority of Muslims belong to this particular group,while the others are divided to such groups as shia,wahabi,salafi and tareqat. Now, what this means is that, in a country where the person in power is a shia, they will do whatever they can to get rid of ASWJ, this includes but not limited to political assasination, blackmailing, mass genocide, even to the extent of using chemical weapons.
What some of us don't know is the ties between these shias with their hidden allies, Israel and the United States. Have you ever wondered, why Israel and the United States never attack Iran which they accused of housing WMDs? but launched an all out attack on Iraq which later was declared WMD free?
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Of Shia and Syria (Part 1)
A friend of mine had requested that I wrote something on the issue of Syria. All the news on violence erupting in Syria. but before we could dive any deeper,it is better for us to understand why this thing happened. But trying to understand the situation in Syria is not as easy as you might think, with over 1000 rebel factions and a regime that is backed by western power brokers make for a very complicated and often confusing case.
Firstly, to clarify, Syria population is mostly Muslim by birth with 74% Sunni while Shia only make up 13% of the whole population(some,including myself however, believed that Shia is another religion not to be associated to Islam). Mr. President himself, Bashar Al-Assad is Shia follower, from the Alawites group. This group features heavily in the administration in Syria explaining the government hatred towards the Muslim brotherhood that is made out of Sunni group.
This part of my writing will deal with the animosity between the Sunni and Shia followers.
A lot of people has been asking me, what is my view on Shia, and I have been saying this everytime, in my opinion, they ARE NOT a sect of Islam. Sunni and Shia diverged at the very core,therefore it is safe to say that Shia is a different religion.
Where Sunni put Allah above everything else, the Shia, in their obsession to the point of extremism in expressing their love to Ali bin Abi Talib gave the title of 'Imam' to Ali and his descendants. These titles are not the same as the title that were attributed to Sunni scholars but are sort of a divine title (which in reality given by the followers,never assumed by the said person, i.e. Ali bin Abi Talib and others).
Shia, according to scholars was founded by Abdullah bin Saba, a jew, a fact denied by Shia followers. the said person was a jew who, converted to Islam but not a true believer or called a munafiq. He(according to western scholar could be more than one person) is also the first to utter ghulat(extremism) and to come up with the idea of the supremacy of Ali above others to the point of being divine. Ali himself tried to execute Abdullah bin Saba but was stopped by Ibnu Abbas and instead exiled him to Madain. From that point however, Shia took off until it become what we know today. Countries such as Iran and Syria are dominated by Shia leaders therefore influencing their stance on other Islamic countries and also Israel.
Iran are the centre of all this. Due to the revolution of Iran and their defiance towards USA, they were once hailed as championing the cause of Islam until recently when their true agenda was unmasked for the whole Islamic world to see.
Fforgive me for my very brief introduction on Shia, for more information on the subject,please do some readings and researches and kindly comment so that we can discuss the topic.
The second part will deal with Syria and what is currently happening there. Assalamualaikum.
Firstly, to clarify, Syria population is mostly Muslim by birth with 74% Sunni while Shia only make up 13% of the whole population(some,including myself however, believed that Shia is another religion not to be associated to Islam). Mr. President himself, Bashar Al-Assad is Shia follower, from the Alawites group. This group features heavily in the administration in Syria explaining the government hatred towards the Muslim brotherhood that is made out of Sunni group.
This part of my writing will deal with the animosity between the Sunni and Shia followers.
A lot of people has been asking me, what is my view on Shia, and I have been saying this everytime, in my opinion, they ARE NOT a sect of Islam. Sunni and Shia diverged at the very core,therefore it is safe to say that Shia is a different religion.
Where Sunni put Allah above everything else, the Shia, in their obsession to the point of extremism in expressing their love to Ali bin Abi Talib gave the title of 'Imam' to Ali and his descendants. These titles are not the same as the title that were attributed to Sunni scholars but are sort of a divine title (which in reality given by the followers,never assumed by the said person, i.e. Ali bin Abi Talib and others).
Shia, according to scholars was founded by Abdullah bin Saba, a jew, a fact denied by Shia followers. the said person was a jew who, converted to Islam but not a true believer or called a munafiq. He(according to western scholar could be more than one person) is also the first to utter ghulat(extremism) and to come up with the idea of the supremacy of Ali above others to the point of being divine. Ali himself tried to execute Abdullah bin Saba but was stopped by Ibnu Abbas and instead exiled him to Madain. From that point however, Shia took off until it become what we know today. Countries such as Iran and Syria are dominated by Shia leaders therefore influencing their stance on other Islamic countries and also Israel.
Iran are the centre of all this. Due to the revolution of Iran and their defiance towards USA, they were once hailed as championing the cause of Islam until recently when their true agenda was unmasked for the whole Islamic world to see.
Fforgive me for my very brief introduction on Shia, for more information on the subject,please do some readings and researches and kindly comment so that we can discuss the topic.
The second part will deal with Syria and what is currently happening there. Assalamualaikum.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
movie review : World War Z
This is actually in my list for movie I must watch along with Oblivion(which I missed due to some unforeseen event) simply because it has Brad Pitt in it.
It starts with a sketchy explanation on what had hit earth. With some sceptics calling all this just a hoax and what not. But then, just as brief as the explanation given, situation turn ugly in and instance. the city was overrun with 'zombies' and the hero saved his family. blablabla. We were then told hat he was actually a former super investigator with the UN and they need his help to find the answer to all this. We jump from the ship to South Korea, to Israel where we learn that no matter how high you built the wall, they will eventually come and get you. (on the side note, if the zombies in the movie ever decide to attack us, I'm guessing the family behind me will be the cause of our death, with all the munching and shouting noney which is chinese but I'm not sure what it meant). You will understand why I said that only after you watch the movie.
However, the movie ends in a cliffhanger, yes they managed to find the solution, but they did not show how this disaster really ends. You just have to make your own conclusion with this one.
I would rate it 4 / 5
It starts with a sketchy explanation on what had hit earth. With some sceptics calling all this just a hoax and what not. But then, just as brief as the explanation given, situation turn ugly in and instance. the city was overrun with 'zombies' and the hero saved his family. blablabla. We were then told hat he was actually a former super investigator with the UN and they need his help to find the answer to all this. We jump from the ship to South Korea, to Israel where we learn that no matter how high you built the wall, they will eventually come and get you. (on the side note, if the zombies in the movie ever decide to attack us, I'm guessing the family behind me will be the cause of our death, with all the munching and shouting noney which is chinese but I'm not sure what it meant). You will understand why I said that only after you watch the movie.
However, the movie ends in a cliffhanger, yes they managed to find the solution, but they did not show how this disaster really ends. You just have to make your own conclusion with this one.
I would rate it 4 / 5
movie review : Man of Steel
To be honest, I was waiting for the JLA movie but what do we get? a reboot of the Superman franchise,not that it is an entirely bad thing. A retelling of Superman's early life. Sketchy but just enough to appeal to the uninitiated. A confusing take on shifting the storyline to and fro, but a commendable try anyway.
Let us take a look into the movie. The action only started way into the second half into the movie, where Superman battled General Zod's lieutenants. Good old fist fights to start the action and where the good guy actually had a tough time battling his enemies. But lets face it, just like Batman needs his Joker, Superman needs his arch nemesis to actually make this a fun movie to watch and General Zod never threatens to be just that. Luckily, we had a few glimpse of Lexcorp properties which might hint that Lex Luthor might just makes an appearance in the next movie unless it gets reboot again and again.
Let us take a look into the movie. The action only started way into the second half into the movie, where Superman battled General Zod's lieutenants. Good old fist fights to start the action and where the good guy actually had a tough time battling his enemies. But lets face it, just like Batman needs his Joker, Superman needs his arch nemesis to actually make this a fun movie to watch and General Zod never threatens to be just that. Luckily, we had a few glimpse of Lexcorp properties which might hint that Lex Luthor might just makes an appearance in the next movie unless it gets reboot again and again.
probably the most iconic image of the movie where Superman surrenders.
I would rate the movie 3 / 5
Sunday, June 9, 2013
movie review : PEE MAK
**SPOILER ALERT**
Though I'm not really a fan of horror movies, something caught my attention when I saw the trailer of Pee Mak. It reminds me of Nang Nak, a horror@tragic@romantic movie that I watched ages ago. So, paid for my ticket and waited for the movie to start. The first minute was really promising in a sense that it might be scary after all. After that, not so scary, I mean, not scary at all. There were a few funny moments and some surprising scene but that was about it in the horror department. But wait, there's more....
When we got to the carnival, especially at the scene where Nak was talking to Mak while on the Ferris wheel, suddenly i got the feeling that this is not even a horror story. As cold as i might be, I was actually touched. I could hear a few awwww and aaaaa from the girls while one ah pek kept on laughing for no apparent reason (his laugh was really annoying). Then the part where some girls actually cried in the cinema, the temple scene. Here, Pee Mak chose a different path than Nang Nak. In Nang Nak, the ghost of Nak left for the netherworl after some effort from the most prominent Buddhist Monk in Siam. But in Pee Mak, through their conversation, you could sense just how much Mak really loves his wife even after knowing that Nak was already dead to a point in a flashback Mak hugged and kissed the corpse of Nak. I was trying my best to hold back my tears(so much for being a tough,cold-hearted guy).
In the end,it was a good movie with humours horrors and romance.
for me, I would rate it 4/5
Though I'm not really a fan of horror movies, something caught my attention when I saw the trailer of Pee Mak. It reminds me of Nang Nak, a horror@tragic@romantic movie that I watched ages ago. So, paid for my ticket and waited for the movie to start. The first minute was really promising in a sense that it might be scary after all. After that, not so scary, I mean, not scary at all. There were a few funny moments and some surprising scene but that was about it in the horror department. But wait, there's more....
When we got to the carnival, especially at the scene where Nak was talking to Mak while on the Ferris wheel, suddenly i got the feeling that this is not even a horror story. As cold as i might be, I was actually touched. I could hear a few awwww and aaaaa from the girls while one ah pek kept on laughing for no apparent reason (his laugh was really annoying). Then the part where some girls actually cried in the cinema, the temple scene. Here, Pee Mak chose a different path than Nang Nak. In Nang Nak, the ghost of Nak left for the netherworl after some effort from the most prominent Buddhist Monk in Siam. But in Pee Mak, through their conversation, you could sense just how much Mak really loves his wife even after knowing that Nak was already dead to a point in a flashback Mak hugged and kissed the corpse of Nak. I was trying my best to hold back my tears(so much for being a tough,cold-hearted guy).
In the end,it was a good movie with humours horrors and romance.
for me, I would rate it 4/5
Monday, June 3, 2013
a traditional Sarawak Malay's wedding
Yesterday I had the chance to attend a traditonal Malay wedding in Sarikei. It was a wonderful experience since almost no one still practice it in Sibu anymore. Here are some photos...
'Nasi Temuan'. Well, in this case its 1-0 to the bride....
1-1 and its tied...
this is what separates us from other Malays in Malaysia...Bergendang, Bermukun, Bertandak..unique to sarawak..even the Ibans are known to love it...
Sunday, June 2, 2013
MAY AND JUNE 2013 (CONVOCATION AND GAWAI)
MAY 2013 CONVO
The month of May was a very important time in my life..28 of May was the day that I walked down the aisle and not get married..but for my convocation day..been a month of relaxing with dearest family and closest friend.
best bud Paulus posing in front of F1 replica
not to be outdone..mine...haha
Zheng He...the Muslim admiral..
the usually cunning Paulus had no answer to the game of Tangram
the two of us...not knowing what to do other than go to Petrosains
on our way back to Putrajaya..yes..you can call us sakai or whatever..I'm just glad we were able to find our way back...lol..
after years of hard labour and mental exhaustion...
JUNE2013 GAWAI
Gawai. Its that time of the year again. Headed back to my longhouse at Bawang Assan to celebrate with family and friends.
this kid has been playing with that fan since he can walk...
that is me,carrying a bag of 'pansuh'
my grandma Hj Isah@Aishah
long house folks visiting our ruai...
special time..'Jejak Kasih' or family reunion...many faces that i have never seen before..but treated me like I was the MP.haha..
even guys can play the instrument...Shame on you Lan...
The month of May was a very important time in my life..28 of May was the day that I walked down the aisle and not get married..but for my convocation day..been a month of relaxing with dearest family and closest friend.
after years of hard labour and mental exhaustion...JUNE2013 GAWAI
Gawai. Its that time of the year again. Headed back to my longhouse at Bawang Assan to celebrate with family and friends.
even guys can play the instrument...Shame on you Lan...
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
ALL wars are based on deception
what the hell is that you might ask?? Well google it and you might find one Sun Tzu..in his famous writing 'The Art of War' which i had the privileged of reading it a few years back was this one statement, all wars are based on deception...
Is this still relevant in today's world??it's up to each and everyone of you to judge, but for me, nothing could be more right than what he had written thousands of years ago...
Deception can come in many kind of forms.From the simplest propaganda to manifesto and anything else. From the start to the point when you are actually celebrating victory. Likewise, war also comes in many form. From physical, military, tactical, intelligence and election. nothing is actually clean nowadays.
However, I am far from blaming any parties. Does any means necessary rings any bell??? i believe everyone is using lies and deception at any part of their battles and war..
So stop blaming others when you lost and start reflecting...
Do some soul searching and you might end up being a better person
*sorry for wasting your time...haha...
Is this still relevant in today's world??it's up to each and everyone of you to judge, but for me, nothing could be more right than what he had written thousands of years ago...
Deception can come in many kind of forms.From the simplest propaganda to manifesto and anything else. From the start to the point when you are actually celebrating victory. Likewise, war also comes in many form. From physical, military, tactical, intelligence and election. nothing is actually clean nowadays.
However, I am far from blaming any parties. Does any means necessary rings any bell??? i believe everyone is using lies and deception at any part of their battles and war..
So stop blaming others when you lost and start reflecting...
Do some soul searching and you might end up being a better person
*sorry for wasting your time...haha...
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Malaysia for all?? YES..so stop with the pointing fingers and trying to stir up racial issues...
It is about time we address this issue. Something like this is what i feared the most after GE13. Sentiments of racism are making a wave???? Why you ask?? well, some irresponsible people made it their sacred duty to stir up the topic of racism which before this is almost non-existent. an issue that is a trivial matter especially in Sarawak given the fact that Sarawak (and Sabah) is the real melting pot of Malaysia. However, the dark faces of racism is slowly gaining its place in Sarawak,hopefully we will be able to overcome it soon and live peacefully just like before.
Growing up in Sibu, I went to school where most of the students are Chinese where at one point I was the only Malay male in my class (form 2- form 5). Yet, i have never been isolated by them. that just shows how much we cared for each other. We joked and laughed together. when I was fasting, they would go to great length to hide their food which is actually nice of them but I would just told them to eat(there s absolutely nothing wrong with them). i fear that those days will be lost forever if this situation continues. (hopefully not in Sarawak)
Those who think that they want to stir this stupid issue to gain popularity, please refrain yourselves from entering Sarawak,thank you.
Growing up in Sibu, I went to school where most of the students are Chinese where at one point I was the only Malay male in my class (form 2- form 5). Yet, i have never been isolated by them. that just shows how much we cared for each other. We joked and laughed together. when I was fasting, they would go to great length to hide their food which is actually nice of them but I would just told them to eat(there s absolutely nothing wrong with them). i fear that those days will be lost forever if this situation continues. (hopefully not in Sarawak)
Those who think that they want to stir this stupid issue to gain popularity, please refrain yourselves from entering Sarawak,thank you.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The warriors
In light of the intrusion on Sabah, no song has capture the emotion and story as good as this song...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgWgpH1Fdrg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgWgpH1Fdrg
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
make 1Malaysia a reality...not just a political gimmick...
It's been awhile since I last wrote and let us start with the topic 1Malaysia. Since many ads will say 'including' Sabah and Sarawak, let us (and in us i mean me) assume that the concept is actually 1Malaysia for people in the Peninsular Malaysia. DO NOT GET ME WRONG, I am all for the concept, but here in Sarawak, this concept is a given, we never advertise or talk about it but everyone knows how to live peacefully and in harmony.
Given that there are only three majority ethnic group in West Malaysia, one would be forgiven to think that it is easier for racial integration to happen over there, BUT unfortunately tales of racial segregation does exist. A friend of mine, a Malay who studied there was given the look for participating in a Chinese study group and another friend of mine, this time a Chinese said she cried because this thing did happen. that just shows how much of a challenge to actually make 1Malaysia successful.
Coming from our Prime Minister, it is a commendable effort coming from his part to unite all the citizens under one roof regardless of their races. But this issue has to be tackled from the grass root. Tolerance is the key here. For the uninitiated to the idea, take a look at Sarawak, how we live together and tolerate each other. Mix marriage has been a norm that is it actually uncommon to find a pure blooded Malay. In my opinion, mix marriage is one of the peak of tolerance that we can achieve in living in a multi racial community, the other being open and rational in discussing matters pertaining to faith. Take the issue of the usage of the word 'Allah' in the Malay version of Bible. In Sarawak, this was not even an issue. Saying this over there though, I might be seen as one who is less of faith. Regarding this issue, if using it makes a Christian brother closer to my God, then why not? and hopefully one day Allah will show the path to him. Now, the idea of burning Malay Bible by PERKASA is one stupid idea, if the burning of our Holy Scriptures, the Quran is an unforgivable act, then doesn't the burning of other faith's holy scripture means exactly the same thing? saying that Bible written in Malay language will be misleading to us. I appreciate the sentiment but if the youth gets mislead, its their own fault for being ignorant, not the fault of others' holy scripture. If only they knew that there are Bibles written in the same language as the Holy Quran (yes, in Arabic). What would they have to say about it?(facepalm moment)
One, whether a Muslim or a Christian should think before carrying out an act or making remarks that is offensive to each other. speaking on behalf of other Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologize on the narrow mindedness of some of us in the way they act regarding this issue.
p.s sorry for the english...peace and assalam
Given that there are only three majority ethnic group in West Malaysia, one would be forgiven to think that it is easier for racial integration to happen over there, BUT unfortunately tales of racial segregation does exist. A friend of mine, a Malay who studied there was given the look for participating in a Chinese study group and another friend of mine, this time a Chinese said she cried because this thing did happen. that just shows how much of a challenge to actually make 1Malaysia successful.
Coming from our Prime Minister, it is a commendable effort coming from his part to unite all the citizens under one roof regardless of their races. But this issue has to be tackled from the grass root. Tolerance is the key here. For the uninitiated to the idea, take a look at Sarawak, how we live together and tolerate each other. Mix marriage has been a norm that is it actually uncommon to find a pure blooded Malay. In my opinion, mix marriage is one of the peak of tolerance that we can achieve in living in a multi racial community, the other being open and rational in discussing matters pertaining to faith. Take the issue of the usage of the word 'Allah' in the Malay version of Bible. In Sarawak, this was not even an issue. Saying this over there though, I might be seen as one who is less of faith. Regarding this issue, if using it makes a Christian brother closer to my God, then why not? and hopefully one day Allah will show the path to him. Now, the idea of burning Malay Bible by PERKASA is one stupid idea, if the burning of our Holy Scriptures, the Quran is an unforgivable act, then doesn't the burning of other faith's holy scripture means exactly the same thing? saying that Bible written in Malay language will be misleading to us. I appreciate the sentiment but if the youth gets mislead, its their own fault for being ignorant, not the fault of others' holy scripture. If only they knew that there are Bibles written in the same language as the Holy Quran (yes, in Arabic). What would they have to say about it?(facepalm moment)
One, whether a Muslim or a Christian should think before carrying out an act or making remarks that is offensive to each other. speaking on behalf of other Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologize on the narrow mindedness of some of us in the way they act regarding this issue.
p.s sorry for the english...peace and assalam
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