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A Letter from Prof Dr Mohamad Tajuddin Mohamad Rasdi
By Prof Dr Mohamad Tajuddin Mohamad Rasdi
I wish to comment on the latest ‘incident’ of certain Malay group’s criticism of the MP Teo Nie Ching’s presence in a surau in Kajang. There are certain Malays who are bent on ‘racialising’ Islam and making what is usually a Malay custom or belief be part of theIslamic tradition. In this case, many Malays believe that non-Muslims should not step foot in the mosque especially in the so called ‘sacred’ area of the prayer space.
If the non-Muslims were to do so, they must wear elaborate robes and step on carpets over the carpets used for prayers by Muslims. As a scholar in mosque architecture, I have completed a doctoral thesis on this subject matter and have published two books thus far; The Mosque as A Community Development Center by Penerbit UTM and the book Peranan, Kurikulum dan Rekabentuk Masjid Sebagai Pusat Pembangunan Masyarakat also by Penerbit UTM.
I wish to comment on the latest ‘incident’ of certain Malay group’s criticism of the MP Teo Nie Ching’s presence in a surau in Kajang. There are certain Malays who are bent on ‘racialising’ Islam and making what is usually a Malay custom or belief be part of theIslamic tradition. In this case, many Malays believe that non-Muslims should not step foot in the mosque especially in the so called ‘sacred’ area of the prayer space.
If the non-Muslims were to do so, they must wear elaborate robes and step on carpets over the carpets used for prayers by Muslims. As a scholar in mosque architecture, I have completed a doctoral thesis on this subject matter and have published two books thus far; The Mosque as A Community Development Center by Penerbit UTM and the book Peranan, Kurikulum dan Rekabentuk Masjid Sebagai Pusat Pembangunan Masyarakat also by Penerbit UTM.
The Quest for Justice continues for Aminulrasyid, Azzamudin, Mohd Afham, Norizan Salleh, Shahril Azlan & A.Kugan
Sources www.lawyersforliberty.org
Is there no justice and rule of law in Malaysia? Can the police abuse their powers as they please and escape the law, justice, criminal prosecution and disciplinary action for all the unjustifiable and unlawful shootings, deaths in custody and torture?
We are here to remind Home Minister Hishammudin Hussein of the serious cases of police brutality over the last 2 years that are still awaiting justice and answers. The family members, survivors, supporters and their lawyers will not be deceived by the authorities’ half-hearted actions on these cases while hoping that in time, the uproar over these cases will fade away.
Is there no justice and rule of law in Malaysia? Can the police abuse their powers as they please and escape the law, justice, criminal prosecution and disciplinary action for all the unjustifiable and unlawful shootings, deaths in custody and torture?
We are here to remind Home Minister Hishammudin Hussein of the serious cases of police brutality over the last 2 years that are still awaiting justice and answers. The family members, survivors, supporters and their lawyers will not be deceived by the authorities’ half-hearted actions on these cases while hoping that in time, the uproar over these cases will fade away.
A mystery woman visited Dr Jeffrey's house...
By Rosalind Bion
PENAMPANG: On September 7, 2010 at around 4.30pm, just before Dr Jeffrey Kitingan arrived at his house, Sokid Villa, a mystery lady by the name of Agnes Lim reached there in a car.
This mystery lady related to me while she was praying that day, she heard a voice, she believed it was a holy spirit, urging her to go to Jeffrey's house which she claimed she never knew the location was, and i believed her.
She also told me she never met Jeffrey. In fact, when she came in, she was asking one of my lady friends outside the office if she were the wife of Jeffrey... The others didn't pay much attention to this lady, but she has a story to tell...
Stephen Hawking: God did not create Universe
Sources BBC News
There is no place for God in theories on the creation of the Universe, Professor Stephen Hawking has said.
He had previously argued belief in a creator was not incompatible with science but in a new book, he concludes the Big Bang was an inevitable consequence of the laws of physics.
The Grand Design, part serialised in the Times, says there is no need to invoke God to set the Universe going.
"Spontaneous creation is the reason there is something," he concluded.
'Planetary conditions'
There is no place for God in theories on the creation of the Universe, Professor Stephen Hawking has said.
He had previously argued belief in a creator was not incompatible with science but in a new book, he concludes the Big Bang was an inevitable consequence of the laws of physics.
The Grand Design, part serialised in the Times, says there is no need to invoke God to set the Universe going.
"Spontaneous creation is the reason there is something," he concluded.
'Planetary conditions'
God vs Science
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A science professor begins his school year with a lecture to the students, "Let me explain the problem science has with religion." The atheist professor of philosophy pauses before his class and then asks one of his new students to stand.
"You're a Christian, aren't you, son?"
"Yes sir," the student says.
"So you believe in God?"
"Absolutely."
"You're a Christian, aren't you, son?"
"Yes sir," the student says.
"So you believe in God?"
"Absolutely."
黃明志申明稿 Namewee Media Release
Kuala Lumpur 28 August 2010 - My name is Wee Meng Chee. I am a Malaysian who grew up harmoniously with friends from all all walks of life and different races. From my young age, I was taught under our national education system to always have an open mind so that some day I can in turn, contribute my intellectual thoughts back to my beloved country.
Over the past few weeks, servants of the government under the education system have committed certain acts which disrupted the racial sentiments in the country and like many of my fellow Malaysians, I felt saddened and at times angered by these black sheep who do not respect that Malaysia is a multi-racial country with freedom of religion.
Luca Lucas menghina dan mengutuk orang Sabah. (Part 2)
Identiti Luca Lucas
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Identiti sebenar individu yang menggelar dirinya sebagai Luca Lucas ini telah diketahui. Mohd Saufee Sehat yang menggunakan profil Luca Lucas ini sebenarnya penjawat awam yang dibayar gaji oleh pembayar cukai. Pada tahun 2009 dia menerima anugerah perkhidmatan cemerlang.
MCMC to look into alleged insult of Sabah by Facebook user
Source from New Sabah Times
The Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will study a complaint concerning an alleged insult on Sabah by a Facebook user.
The commission told Actionline that if called for it would take appropriate action under the Communication and Multimedia Act 1998.
Luca Lucas menghina dan mengutuk orang Sabah. (Part 1)
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Seorang yang menggunakan identiti Luca Lucas dan berdaftar dengan laman web sosial yang terkenal, Facebook, dengan sombongnya menghina, mengutuk dan memperlekehkan penduduk dan keadaaan di Sabah melalui mesej yang ada di laman Facebooknya. Berikut merupakan mesej-mesej yang ditulis oleh Luca Lucas.
Seorang yang menggunakan identiti Luca Lucas dan berdaftar dengan laman web sosial yang terkenal, Facebook, dengan sombongnya menghina, mengutuk dan memperlekehkan penduduk dan keadaaan di Sabah melalui mesej yang ada di laman Facebooknya. Berikut merupakan mesej-mesej yang ditulis oleh Luca Lucas.
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