Kandang Babi III

Salam,

I read today’s Utusan. I am a little bit more concern on the Pig-rearing project in Sepang now seeing today’s headline. Yes, i believe that they are just trying to make the new government look bad. But i have my concern because of the pictures showing that the environment around the current Kandang has already been badly polluted. It’s kind of funny they are putting all the blame on the new government. In addition, they are quoting the Ketua Kampung. As many people might be aware of, these ketua kampungs mostly are not willing to work with new government as they feel that they only work for BN. Thus, i think they are just voicing out BN’s agenda and not what the people around there think.

The pollution does, however require some attention. I don’t know if the admin has already take a look at the condition there. Based on ONE picture, it looks kind of serious. If the NEW modern technique of Rearing Pig that is being introduced will not be able to clean that mess up. I will say NO to them. But if yes, Yes, PLEASE!

Bak kata orang tua mat saleh, kill two birds with one stone. Clean that mess up and swipe off the other pig farms around the state.

Just as my last post, the description given sounds promising IF done AND supervised carefully. I also read that the farm will be indoor, Air-Conditioned!

Whatever it is, CLEAN THE MESS UP! It’s FREAKING FILTHY, currently.

Additional Note: The ketua kampung in the Utusan was even brought all the way to German to see the technology. Quite some investment there quoting what he said in Utusan. He said he still disagree with the project although he has seen the modern technique but I still wonder where was him when the former government approved the project. I WONDER….

Kepada Penentang “Kandang Babi Moden”

Salam Alaikum,

More explanation has been given. The MB has already spoken and these are taken from Teresa Kok’s blog who made the issue popular.

The project has been approved by the previous government in the meeting on January 30th, 2008.

The new government feels that there’s nothing wrong with it and verified the approval on April 2nd’s meeting.

The area in Ladang Tumbuk, Mukim Batu Kuala Langat is already used as the main pig farming area in Selangor.

The project passed the high standardization by Kementerian Pertanian dan Industri Asas Tani, Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Alam Sekitar aka The Federal Government Standard.

All waste product of the farm will be used for electricity generation and water as well as food production for the farm’s usage.

No more pig farm will be approved outside the area and all pig farms will need to move to the area. This move is to ensure the easiness to control the operation in which everybody will have to agree, needs an extensive care to keep them clean.

The state government also feels that they intend to do a one stop farming for other farming products.

Reference:

http://teresakok.com/2008/04/08/

kenyataan-akhbar-menteri-besar-selangor-atas-isu-penternakan-babi-isu-tanah/

Now, to address specific issue by certain individuals, the area is already there and has been used extensively by pig farms. Thus, it should not be a “NOT IN MY BACKYARD” issue for the people there as they already have it there. It will be bigger, more control, and modernized method to ensure cleanliness.

Ok, Salam Alaikum.

Tangkapan Khalwat Non-Muslim

Salam,

This is one issue that has been brought up recently. It was brought up by some IKIM personnel few days ago (for some who think it’s PAS’s.. hehe). My first impression, what??

It was not much of a thinking. I just feel that it’s kind of unfair to get non-Muslims under the Sharia Law as they don’t have faith to it. However, after a little bit of thinking. Then, Non-Muslims can do whatever they like with a Muslim and get away with it while the Muslim will be convicted. You tell me, is that fair? In the first place, the Muslim must be so stupid allowing it to happen, maybe not realizing he/she is a Muslim.

IMO, this IKIM guy is just trying to protect the Muslim from being the victim. Yes, it is unfair to put them under the Sharia, but it’s not fair if they are not convicted. From what i read recently, Sharia law will NOT be implied on them but the civil law. Now, it’s fair is it?

Now, let’s look at it Morally. Is it OK for even Non-Muslims cuddling around in public or private spaces? Anybody think it’s morally ethical to show non-decent act. Is it their right to freely do anything they like or is it our right to keep our community out of immoral behavior by youths and having social illness? It’s not just about the Muslims. It is the right of the community to have a moderate social life with excellent social structure ensuring a good development physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Want it easy? Take it out of Sharia Law and put it under civil law for those people that are so sensitive on the word “Islam” and “Sharia” and those human right activist (Seemingly forgotten the right of people to have a socially excellent community for being too indulged in fighting for the right of individuals wanting to have a good time with their partners outside marriage). Put in under the civil law and then imply it to everybody equally. Don’t have to give the reason because of Islamic law. It’s for the benefit of the society.

Update:
However. Ok, i forgot to add this. Law implementation is nothing that can correct minds that have been adulterated. It should be done not in a way of punishing but more as an act of preventing. This goes back all the way to our basic education. Not just Muslims have to learn it. Everyone needs to learn it. How important it is to have limit in relationships to ensure the excellence in social and community life. The responsibility goes not for the formal education in Schools only, but parents, friends, and relatives, brothers and sisters need to take some measure in advising and educating the community. We do not want the feeling of the lack of freedom with the laws but let it feels that it is our responsibility to keep the community healthy in every way. So… Education before Law!

Phew. I just let it floww.. Now, time to correct me.

Ladang Babi oh Babi di Sepang

Salam,

www.utusan.com.my – Which implies that the news might be biased:P

I read the news on the front page about the authorization of a Ladang Babi Moden di Sepang. Good, i live there. Haha. Not good, actually and the news was about Rakyat Selangor Bantah Ladang Babi di Sepang. The project, worth RM100 Million will surely bring some big bucks to Selangor. The first time I read it, i was quite disappointed with the state government’s decision as I live in Sepang although bordered with Kajang. Thinking again, it’s Utusan. That’s their work. Putting bad light on the new state governments. I was sure that there’s something behind this that they’re hiding.

So, I click the link Politik for more political stuff. Scrolled down a little bit and one more news surprised me. It’s about all three PAS Exco members in Selangor supported the project. I clicked on the link and read more.

Thank god, there are explanations that they do not hide. As I am, a Malay Muslim. I admit that I have been over-sensitive with Pigs whereas only eating it is Haram. Non-muslims eat them. So, even Islamic governments have no right to disallowing their non-muslims citizens from doing so. That’s oppression as they have the right to as they don’t have Islamic faith in them. Reading on. Some of the thing that i get to take into account are:

The project is still under consideration and has not been authorized.

The project will ONLY be done if they will not affect the environment around it. (It will use some modern techniques)

The project is actually a Ladang Berpusat project which will centralize all Kandang Babi Selangor to one place. Thus, these small Kandang Babi which do not have proper techniques will be closed.

THUS, NO MORE other kandang babi will be allowed on Selangor.

This Centralized Kandang will produce only for the consumption of Selangor Non-Muslims and not for export.

Now, i’ll quote some statement from the public in Selangor quoted from UTUSAN MELAYU(MELOYA, for some):

‘‘Ia agak mengejutkan. Saya tidak setuju dengan apa yang kerajaan Selangor nak lakukan ini dan saya minta jangan mencemarkan negeri Selangor,” katanya.

IMO:

Premature statement and i doubt he even read anything about the project. Based on the other report, the project centralizes current Kandang. This will actually ease the environmental control measures.

‘‘Sebagai kerajaan baru pastinya mereka mahu menunjukkan contoh yang baik tetapi adakah langkah-langkah yang sepatutnya telah diambil kira sebelum mereka meluluskan projek ini?

‘‘Saya harap kerajaan negeri dapat memberikan penjelasan yang adil kepada rakyat,” katanya yang menetap di sini.

IMO:

Smart guy and not stupidly reactive. He knows how to wait for explanations. Kudos

‘‘Sudah tentu saya yang menetap di Selangor ini tidak bersetuju jika negeri yang maju ini kelak dicemari pencemaran dan kekotoran.

‘‘Saya berharap kerajaan negeri agar pertimbangkan suara rakyat seperti yang dilaung-laungkan sebelum ini.

‘‘Takkan Malaysia yang merupakan negara Islam mahu dikenali sebagai pengeksport babi moden pula,” tambahnya.

IMO:

Correction for him, Selangor is already contaminated with freaking lots of pollution. Go to one of the source of Sungai Kelang, called Sungai Penchala. It flows through the developed neighborhood of Petaling Jaya and it is HEAVILY contaminated. (The source is up on Bukit Kiara and is a beautiful small river).

And i would like to mention again, based on MY reading (maybe containing errors), it will help control the contamination done by these kandang by centralizing it to one place and closing the others.

On the exporting issue, we now clearly know it’s not for export.

‘‘Di Selangor memang sudah ada penternak babi, takkan tak cukup lagi. Tolong jangan cemari negeri maju ini kerana yang susah dan tak sihat nanti tentunya rakyat,” katanya.

Kata-kata Vijayalakhsmi disokong oleh jurujual sebuah farmasi, Lim Poh Lian, 40, yang berpendapat tidak perlu ada ladang ternakan babi yang besar kerana yang ada sudah mencukupi.

‘‘Saya memang makan daging babi juga tapi tidak payah hendak bina ladang besar kerana pasti sukar untuk kawal bila dah berlaku pencemaran nanti.

‘‘Saya juga kasihan dengan penduduk setempat di mana projek itu dijalankan pasti kebersihan tempat mereka akan terancam dan risiko penyakit juga senang dapat,” katanya.

I don’t have to repeat, do I?

In Conclusion:

I am still disappointed.:D

Because if authorized, it will be built in Sepang which is my constituency. I would not like to have one nearby. But, this is what we see and hear and at least is assured that they will make sure the cleanliness and the control on the environmental issues around the area as opposed to the ones we don’t know and as in Melaka and N9, failed miserably in environmental control which should be feared more.

All in all, if they’re building it, anywhere it is, please please please make sure the environmental issues are taken care off. Not just by checking during inspections, but the whole system itself must be assured will not affect the life of the people nearby. Air, Sound, Water, Earth pollution and whatsoever. No smell, no sh*t in the river, no flies habitat. Please, don’t just say it. Do it. Save The Environment and the people around.

Thank You, Assalam Alaikum.

Reference (Still waiting for alternative media’s report):

1. http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0408&pub

=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Dalam_Negeri&pg=dn_01.htm

2. http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0408&pub

=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Politik&pg=po_11.htm

ps: I think that my view is biased on defending the new government. So, if anybody think there are things that are wrong. Tell me. i might have overlooked it.

Fitna II

Salam,

After doing much reading, boycotting doesn’t seem to be the right path to display our disagreement towards the release of Fitna. Several sites have stated about how the Holland government not supporting the action taken by Geert Wilders.

These are the list of people that have shown their disagreement with him:

Prime Minister of Holland.

-As opposed to what i have said before. Even their PM doesn’t support the release of the film.

Holland Embassy in Malaysia

Dutch Lady.

-As obvious as the name stated, they are one of the land’s company. However, they do not support the act done by Mr Wilders. IMO, they shall not be held as the scapegoat for the release while Wilders lauging out for he has no interest in the survival of these companies.

In gist, the film is a VERY LAME attempt to attack Islam. Mr Wilders used very-very weak justification in proving his points by interpreting previously-corrected-misinterpreted verses in the Quran wrong (Again) out of context. Thus, I see it just as an act of provocation as also IMO, “some”of the Muslims have been so bad in handling their cool thus damaging Islam themselves.

So, instead of just reacting blindly, let’s just despise the action and do not give him the attention that he does not deserve. Muslim users on Youtube has already been posting a reply to the film which is not gonna be that bad as they are weak justifications. Instead of bashing him for blaming Islam for the bad things happened in the world, we should improve ourselves to show him and others, the film is wrong.

As for boycotting Dutch product, if they do not support the move by Wilders, stop holding them accountable for his action. Pity them for being blamed for the action of some “extremist” in his country.

Fitna

Salam,

As most of you must have heard. The movie ‘Fitna’ is coming out from the land of the Dutch.

Ironically,

The name of the movie labeled itself, already. It’s a Fitna. I watched part of it on Youtube. No doubt about it, the same methodology of painting bad light on Islam. As Imam Siraj Wahhaj said in his talks last few days ago, they take sentences from out Holy book, Quran and spin it as spun as Roda Impian.

No doubt about it, i am worried that people that are ignorant about our beloved deen, Islam will get convinced. But insya-Allah, with the power of Allah, it will make them more likely to know what actually Islam teaches.

Another thing that i am worried about is the Muslims. Some of us know how to keep our cool. That’s fine. We hate the movie as it is spreading lies about Islam but we wouldn’t want to make more damage to Islam by doing ridiculous things.

I read on the news, two cars were set ablazed and graffitis all over the place calling for the death of the director of the movie. I have no idea who did all these but these are creating more damage and not helping at all. They are just making it seems like what’s on the movie is actually the reality.

In the same news, businesses originating from Holland are getting worried with the development of the situation. We can make a difference by boycotting their products.

They have already warned that they will sue the producer if their businesses are affected by the release of the movie. We can make a difference. Boycott their products so that they will take actions on the producer. Imam Siraj already said. Muslims should hate fighting. We fight when we do not have a choice. It’s not hard. Just stop buying their products until further actions are done on these people. Some prominent products of the Dutch are Shell and Phillips. I don’t know about others.

Stop the spread of Fitna, the movie and the action itself.

Wassalam Alaikum

MSA Vanderbilt

Salam,

Reading the blog comments and and posts here in Vanderbilt, I felt like writing about this issue.
A short one, i guess:

Honestly, I feel that IAW this year is more successful than last year and undoubtedly, there’s still room for improvement.  Especially, i guess in terms of attendance of Non-Muslims. I really hope more non-Muslims can come but I am sorry, i really do not know how.

I blame myself for not giving any commitment to the MSA. I’m in the mailing list. I’m in some of the talks and activities. However, I’ve never been to the meetings. I blame myself.

We now have more than 120 Malaysian students (I believe all are practicing Muslims, thus a member of MSA)  in Vanderbilt. That’s a horde of manpower. Somehow, this manpower failed to be put in use. Not the fault of MSA, though. It’s these people themselves (including me). Maybe not many that really concern about what MSA is doing, their activities and so on. So, why should I help?  Maybe many think that way. Not telling that they are wrong but I don’t know, it’s hard to change the mindset of people. I, myself need to improve a lot on this.

However, there are people that really concern about these. They want MSA to succeed. It’s just that they keep their thoughts in themselves. So, i am hoping that in the future, we can be more responsible and committed to MSA and have MSA be more effective and significant to the community.

This is my hope.

One thing i worry (looking at myself), people are always fired up in a certain situation. When it is extinguished, no changes take place. Back to square one. Insya-Allah, i will try my best in lending a hand or two.

Don’t shoot me:D

Blog

Blogging is a way to express oneself

Disseminate information

This goes well with the concept of freedom of information and speech.

However:

Some need to be taken into account:

When you spread news, avoid slander. Speculations should not be spread.

As cliche as you wish, with freedom, comes great responsibility (and use it with guidelines)

So, be responsible with what you write. (Includes comments and criticism)

Use blog to advise

Readers and writers, open up your mind to others’ views

For unity sake, please. Blog is NOT a medium of expressing hatred.

ps: If u catch me doing such things, please let me know. Manusia Mudah Lupa.

Harga Minyak Malaysia

Asslamualaikum,

As you guys know, the price of petroleum in Malaysia is controlled by the government. At USD 100 per barrel, the cost of the subsidy for petroleum reaches as much as RM 40 billion if i am not mistaken. This method of subsidy is actually, not very effective. People smuggle these control products through the borders for profound profit. (For those that are ridiculously irresponsible).

I am not sure about what others think. These are some thoughts from me in my oppinion:

1. Malaysia produces petroleum. The price of petroleum products in Malaysia, then should not be affected by the international price except for the exported ones. At least, currently.

2. The price of petroleum products in Malaysia should NOT be subsidized. This will of course increase the cost of living of Malaysian absurdly. However, the government has saved more than RM 40 Billion. This can then be used to increase the salary of the government workers. How about private companies? They need to increase their workers’ salaries too. So, cost of operation will increase tremendously. Price quotation for contracts then will need to increase, too. And with the RM40 billion. Probably, that will be enough for the government to handle that. Somebody else who can do the math. I’m not eager enough to do it. Cost of living will increase, no doubt about it.

But remember, the payroll should have some significant increment with it. This IMO is better than price control which later is abused by some people.

3. For people who do not earn anything. This will be hard pressing for them. Those, who can actually work, should do so and earn something. For those who can’t, they are the unfortunate and should be helped by those who are fortunate.

Distributive justice.

Another positive consequences of this is:

Imported products which are not affected by the increasing overhead cost except for just a little caused by  distribution and stuff will seem cheaper.

Okay, now the reality. I thought about this in like some free time and as i am not an economist or anything as such, I would love to know the bad consequences of this. Please, let me know. It seems ridiculous but i did think about it and i need some feedback. Please feel free to comment. Please.

He’s not a bad man, after all

Salam,

As Amar pointed out in his comment in the last post, we look too much into the one incident happened during the Sidang DUN and condemned him as if he’s all bad with that manner. I admit, that breakdown was horrible. However, ever heard of his good side? He seems to be far ahead of Idris Jusoh. I read it from RPK’s Malaysia Today

Mat Said is no pushover. When Eric Chia was heading Perwaja, he embarked on a housing project and started building the houses even before the Kemaman local council could approve the project. Mat Said stepped in and issued a stop-work order. Eric Chia was outraged. He complained to Menteri Besar Wan Mokhtar Wan Ahmad and said that he reported direct to the Prime Minister and has carte blanche to do what he likes.

But Mat Said would not back down, Prime Minister or no Prime Minister. He even went against his own direct boss, Wan Mokhtar. The law is the law and even the CEO of Perwaja, the Menteri Besar of Terengganu, and the Prime Minister of Malaysia are not exempted from obeying the law. This was just a YDP of the Kemaman local council but he took on the giants and refused to back down and finally won when the all-powerful Eric Chia was forced to halt construction until all his papers are in order.

Mat Said is a fighter. And even as a ‘nobody’ he stood his ground against an outraged Eric Chia who was foaming at the mouth while screaming the Prime Minister’s name. No Chinese gangster or Menteri Besar or even the most powerful Prime Minister could shake him. And that is the kind of Menteri Besar His Majesty the Agong would like as head of his state government.

Terengganu has only about four years left. According to Petronas, after 2012 there will be no more oil in Terengganu. Four years at RM1 billion a year is merely RM4 billion. This RM4 billion will disappear in four years if Idris Jusoh is installed as Menteri Besar. And, in 2013, Terengganu will revert to being just a fishing village like what it was in 1973 before they discovered oil.

Yes, it was a great 40 years. But the 40 years which started in 1973 will end before 2013 is out. Terengganu can choose to allow Idris Jusoh to run the state and therefore allow the RM4 billion to finish by 2012 or they can instead ask Mat Said to run the state and ensure that the RM4 billion will last till 2020. His Majesty would rather choose the latter.

Reference: Monsoon (Cup) winds of change by: Raja Petra

http://www.malaysia-today.net/2008/content/view/4906/1/

He deserves some respect.

Bad mouth is bad but i’d still prefer ones with strong integrity and not a kaki-ampu

Till then,

Assalamualaikum