Undilah: A baffle to minds

It is too late to write about this. But it is never too late to convey the positive message brought by a campaign through Youtube recently. I could not grasp the fuss with the Government for banning the video. Is it because the sometimes-stupid Namawee was in the project? Well, I could accept that and many of us cannot because to some, he said the 'real thing' although what the 'real thing' hit them right them (the supporters) in the nose.

However, banning the video on mainstream media would be a much stupid political act, I would say. We are not even trying to go down the streets to protest (in which I don't support either), but this is a simple act of calling others to do the 'Must-do-thing' for the nation. We should give credits to those who have worked hard to make the campaign. 

The video tries to convey the message to encourage as many voters to do their right as a citizen of this country. And yet, the Government banned the video. I know this campaign came at the right time since my close friends are all not registered although qualified to become one. Hence, to put it simple why does the Government 'curbed' this movement of doing the right thing to Malaysia. Not everyone can become Nicol David to become the world's No.1 player but still they want to contribute to the nation. One of the ways is to encourage others to Vote. How was that wrong still baffled my mind. 

Do not say that the Government already has campaign on their mind since what they are doing with the 'Mari Mengundi' ads made by Jabatan Perfileman Negara was one of the campaign programs that made some of us say 'euww'. The ads should go to the list of the worst ads ever. I do not know how to make the Jabatan or any Government's Jabatans to change with today's 'changes' except with that kind of harsh criticisms as previous constructive criticisms were like going down the drains.

One thing that we are sure of is that even Ku Li was present in the video and that was significance in encouraging Malaysians to cast their vote especially the young ones. Do not say that what am I saying is illegal as I am still a student. How about the rights of me as a Voter? Don't you think that it is a kind of contradicting when they want us to register as voters at the age of 21 but asked us to stay away from politics. You shut up, just register! Woo..

Instead, the Undilah.com website is actually a good ground for the short-message Twitter generation. Here are some of the contents (in which the video was banned!):

Who shall I vote for?

In a democracy, you are entitled to your personal political preference. We don't care who you vote for as long as you do vote.

What do I need to do to vote?

You need to be a Malaysian citizen over the age of 21. You also need to be a registered voter.

How do I register myself as a voter?

There are many voluntary organizations, NGOs and political parties who regularly promote voter registration in public places and events. You may register through them. You may also register at any post office. Just bring you identity card and ask at the counter. It is very easy and takes about 10 minutes.

When should I register?

You may register at anytime. However, if you intend to vote in the coming general election, please register yourself as soon as possible. The Election Commission imposes a voter registration cut-off period counting back 3 months from the date of the election. In other words, you are only eligible to vote if you had registered at least 3 months before the date of the general election.

My friends, you know you have responsibilities to your nation. I have registered myself as a Voter. How about you? It is hypocritical to talk politics when you are not registered as a voter when you are legally qualified to become one. Undilah!-The Chukai Insider

Be Islamic, be critical

When people put a final dot on someone, as in the person is supporting this and that, I wonder what will happen to the world when the person put the wrongs as rights and the rights as wrongs. How can we see black and white? Grey?

Is it a common thing for you to see when someone 'seemed' inclined to a political party, he or she will be forced and fed with the dogma that all of the things done by the so-called 'inclined party' are supported by him or her. 

Then, where is the room for critical thinking and judgements on your side?

Why is the divisive acts continue to exist in our daily conversations? Why do we believe that once the leaders of any organisations made a statement, the lower groups of people ARE surely in parallel believes with the leader?

We are all striving for a better Malaysian. And yet we choose different inclinations of doing things. With our own ways. And hence, different 'inclined support to a political party'.

But at the same time, it does not mean we fully agree to every detailed actions and efforts made by the party. That is why critical thinking is first and foremost important! Think people, think! Don't jump to conclusions straight away otherwise you will place yourselves with the same level as today's politicians whom I have little credit to give for and hence, much less respects.

My word is- you may choose sides. Part of the reasons is because of the way you were brought up, as my friend suggested. But all of us want a better Malaysia. 

Do you think when the Other Side is ruling, the root problems will die away? No. They are embedded in the society and societies are made up of us, and so it depends on us. And so, this quote could not be further from the truth- ‎"Tegakkanlah daulah Islam di dalam hati-hati kalian, niscaya dia akan tegak di negeri kalian" (Hasan Al-Hudaibi).

A critical society would know when to know what is wrong and right because it does not mean when you are Red, the Green is wrong. And when you are Green, the Red is wrong all the time. Although we see many flaws in the Pale Blue, it does not mean they are all wrong, a little credit should go when it is right.

So, at the end of the day, we are all the same. So, don't divide yourself further from each other. Make Greens and Reds work together, and I would be much happier.

Did the Prophet Muhammad SAW denied the questions of the deniers? Did He not answer each single question with proofs and full of grace to make the other side happy and accept the Truth? Did He slammed the other side with harsh words? Did He just leave us with nothing to follow with? Simple questions like these are hard to be answered. Why? Because even these basic things are hard for us to follow.  -The Chukai Insider

Again on Hudud

This is a simple article just to make my stand on Hudud issue clearer. 

1. It is a matter of choice of Muslims in today's conditions. Not in the context of today's 'world' as Al-Quran is relevant throughout the time. Today's conditions means the situations do not allow us to implement it due to many reasons- unfair institutions, elitism, separation of powers between the leader and the people, unequal distribution of wealth etc. And this matter is already agreed by neutral and unbiased Islamic scholar like Dr. Asri since we are not yet able to provide an adil situation in which all basic conditions of human be met (easy marriage is an example). To put it simple, work on to eliminate those things to implement Hudud. Yes, this goes to you too the Greens. 

On this basis, Hudud law cannot be implemented now. (The Chukai Insider's stand)

2. If you believe that Al-Quran is the Allah's sayings to the Muslims, and you yourself are in efforts to become a Muslims (the lowest level of iman) then you should be in effort to make hudud laws as a way of societies' lives. But never to the point where you implement the whole hudud law but the societies are not yet ready for it. Then, what is the purpose of hudud law if the believers don't even believe in the reasons behind the laws. It would be extremely stupid and very wrong on your side.

3. Hence, priorities should be given to educate the law to the people- not bashing each other on the basis of which one is right. For a wise Muslim, it is the ultimate goal to go with Allah's sayings (decree) and hence we must understand the reasons behind the law. We do not just publicise the law to the public and just say that we should do this and this. It is stupid to implement something in which even the people (rakyat) still do not get to understand and practice. 

4. No example could be better than this- 'some' Saudi Arabians on plane already took off their covers (tudungs/jilbab) once they are outside the country. Does this show that once they are outside the law, they can go against it? This shows lack of deep understanding (fahmuddaki') on their believes. The same thing could happen in Malaysia. Or if it is allowed in the Constitution to implement it in some states, many will fled out of them. And it is not their fault that they feel scared since they don't understand the law. Politicians on both sides argued who is better but everyone wants to be accepted in Allah's views. Perhaps. Hence work together to make sure the conditions where Hudud law can be implemented be realised. 

5. To the championista of Hudud law, it is the responsibility of the Muslims then to support the efforts of going for Hudud law. But the most important thing is education to the people. It is extremely stupid to implement without people understanding it. Even Rasulullah SAW took 13 years to educate and to the level that is far better than today's. I doubt even in Kelantan the leaders can provide the same conditions that Hudud may be implemented in the near future. 

6. This is the truth- in Kelantan or Terengganu. There is always a stark difference between those who are the religous and not. But the vocal ones are the religious person (in this context, practising Muslims) but please do educate others first before you chanting Hudud to the public.

7. I never saw an imam approaching the mat rempits (it may happened but I do not think so since I never saw one approaching the latter) and at least try to converse with them and then make them interested with the religion. When you implement Hudud, what will happen to this cluster of people? They were not educated the proper way and not even acknowledged the reasons behind the law and then get punished.- When you later on say that this group will get scared after the law is implemented, then will they do nothing and be kinder? No, you must remember that there is a possibility that they will get worse and flee away. So, you leave the states full with so-called good people and let others do their bad things somewhere else? Think!

8. Who do you think they will blame?

9. When da'wah is the branch of politics (I saw this with the Greens) then it is hard to make people understand about it. Ilmu as mentioned in the first Surah of Al-Alaq should be given the highest priority to make people understand Hudud law-even to the so called a Muslim columnist championing the human rights. How about the rights to practise my religion- in this case Islam and Hudud? Can you answer that Z Anwar?


 Educating those in power should be prioritised. However, it is so sad to see that even those wearing kopiah on top of their heads saying bad words and 'trying' to educate the less-educated the wrong way and they call themselves the 'knowing' and 'holding Allah's trust as khalifah on this earth'.

There is no point you post pictures of people under punishment of Hudud law if you want that to happen. You must go deeper to yourselves and reflect on how do you understand the law in the first place. I have lots of friends posting photos of Hudud law implementation but fail to make others to understand the law but keep their friend distancing themselves from understanding the law. Maybe your niat is good but the way you transmit the message could not be more wrong. The key word is: educate. Educate yourself first then others.

10. Hudud is a must. Education to understand it is much much more needed.-The Chukai Insider

You’re part of the problem or part of the solution

We want to effect change in our society. Or do you not?


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Let us forget what she had done before and move on to support her. Yeay!

This is what I mean by 'do you really know what you're fighting for?'.


“Dan janganlah kamu cenderung kepada orang-orang yang membuat zalim nanti kamu akan disambar oleh api neraka sedangkan kamu tiada sebarang penolong pun selain dari Allah. kemudian (dengan sebab kecenderungan kamu itu) kamu tidak akan mendapat pertolongan” (Surah Hud: 113)


TUNTUTAN AMBIGA MELALUI IFC 
1. Seseorang anak yang dilahirkan oleh ibu bapa Islam tidak seharusnya secara terus menjadi orang Islam. 
2. Orang bukan Islam yang telah memeluk Islam hendaklah diberikan kebebasan untuk kembali ke agama asal mereka (murtad) dan tidak boleh... dikenakan tindakan undang-undang. 
3. Sebarang kes pertukaran agama orang Islam kepada bukan Islam tidak sepatutnya dikendalikan oleh Mahkamah Syariah tetapi dikendalikan oleh Mahkamah Sivil. 
4. Tidak perlu dicatatkan di dalam kad pengenalan seseorang Muslim bahawa ia beragama Islam. 
5. Orang bukan Islam tidak perlu dikehendaki menganut Islam sekiranya ingin berkahwin dengan Orang Islam,Orang Islam hendaklah dibenarkan keluar daripada Islam (murtad) sekiranya ingin berkahwin dengan orang bukan Islam tanpa boleh dikenakan tindakan undang-undang. 
6. Seseorang atau pasangan suami isteri yang menukar agamanya dengan memeluk Islam tidak patut diberikan hak penjagaan anak. 
7. Orang yang bukan Islam yang mempunyai hubungan kekeluargaan dengan seorang yang memeluk Islam hendaklah diberikan hak menuntut harta pusakanya selepas kematiannya. 
8. Kerajaan hendaklah menyediakan dana yang mencukupi untuk membina dan menyelenggara rumah-rumah ibadat orang bukan Islam sebagaimana kerajaan menyediakan dana yang serupa untuk masjid. 
9. Orang bukan Islam hendaklah dibenarkan dan tidak boleh dihalang daripada menggunakan perkataan-perkataan suci Islam dalam percakapan dan sebagainya. 
10. Bibel dalam Bahasa Malaysia dan Bahasa Indonesia sepatutnya dibenarkan untuk diedarkan kepada umum secara terbuka. 
11. Pelajaran agama bukan Islam untuk penganut agama itu hendaklah diajar di semua sekolah. 
12. Program-program berunsur Islam dalam bahasa ibunda sesuatu kaum hendaklah ditiadakan. Program dakwah agama lain selain Islam pula hendaklah dibenarkan untuk disiarkan dalam bahasa ibunda masing-masing. 
13. Orang Islam yang membayar zakat tidak sepatutnya dikecualikan daripada membayar cukai pendapatan dan wang Hasil zakat sepatutnya digunakan juga untuk keperluan orang-orang bukan Islam. 
14. Sepatutnya Islam tidak disebut sebagai pilihan pertama masyarakat Malaysia seperti dalam soal pakaian menutup aurat kepada pelajar sekolah.

Being CLEAN

Let's face it- people see what they want to see. Either you, me or another third party, there is always a feeling 'I am the one who is right'. Seeing at a glance of my Facebook homepage, I can't help but feel the uneasiness inside my stomach. Why? Politics have succeeded in robbing the moralistic and rationalistic point of views of many of my friends. 

Again, let's face the hard truth that our current politicians are not smart but very cunning and sneaky. And of course again, let's face it there is always a bunch of people who follow the lead and sad to say my friends are among them. I feel scared of writing my thoughts because I have many friends with differing views. I am not scared that my ideas are not well received but most importantly, I have my own weaknesses in arguing other people's views which most of the time, I think are not as good as they are supposed to be and that lead to uncomfortable feelings. If you get what I'll be saying, then good because there will be a lot of interpretations on your own that have to be done after reading this. As said before, I am more afraid of the loss of good relationships with people around me than putting ideas that I am not sure will bring me anywhere. But again, seeing Facebook photos of friends make me feel the distance between those who are pros and are not grow larger and larger and that is not good.

CLEAN, The Yellows, Ambaiga, Mr.Nj, The Reds, The Greens, The Light Blues, The Rockets, The Blue Blood Prefects, The Supposedly-Impartial Vote Counter and The Yalam are the central themes of this so-called article. 

To simply answer my friends's question with regards to my stand on CLEAN, I would answer what my religion has taught me. I read this from Dr.Maza's. It's about Intention (Objectives) and Actions (to be taken to fulfill the objectives). The CLEAN's objectives are excellent. Check the very-not-beautiful website of the CLEAN and look for the Demands. Well, they are significantly true but no details about the reasons, events or empirical evidences behind the Demands and I'm not so fool to receive that fully to my own understanding. Sadly to say, many in Malaysia accepted what they think as right straight away without fully covering the knowledge that they should have about the specific matter. Well, the bottom line is that the Intentions of the CLEAN which are translated through the Demands are good. I am fully supportive of that.

Who does win now? I read all newspapers from the extreme right wingers to the extreme left wingers. I know, come to my house and you will see how my father is like the newspapers librarian.

All segments who were involved in it think they have won the so called ‘battle’. The CLEAN was able to penetrate the security and that was considered a success. The police controlled the whole situations with ‘their own ways’ which they considered success.

What have made me wondered is the true cause of this supposedly-CLEAN CLEAN. If it is suppose to be impartial, then why the face of the campaign at the whole level seems to be very one-sided. It’s obvious that the DEMANDS are excellent and as the so called democracy experts said (which I know some of my friends are although I’m very sure most don’t even know the whole reasons and stories behind the concept), it is the vital part of the element of democracy. The voices of the majority. But really? Again, you believe what you want to believe.

So where do we go from here?

Why do we have to choose sides? Why bother preaching others when we ourselves are not that clean either? I’m not choosing side but feel very very sad looking at the current situation. Why do we have to choose side and distance ourselves from each other? Where this will bring us?

Why the I-know-it-all-so-you-have-to-shut-up-and-follow-me attitude is still here? I’m wondering too if you really know what you are fighting for.

The bottom line is, if you are sincere enough then, all parties should be in it for the cause, isn’t it? That seems logic to me. Well, we have different thoughts. With emotions rising, everyone thinks they are the right ones. How human-human relationship has lost its shine during this time.

ps: The concept of democracy also involves the free speech. So, the rulers-ruled media also have their own free speech. That's why you cannot criticise the media for choosing sides because that's what they do (well, actually you can because it's free speech as well, but that's why our first Rukunegara tenet is Kepercayaan Kepada Tuhan, so does Allah want us to create hatred among ourselves?). My advise (agreed with Hafiz)- read all sources of news. And if you happen to not like one-sided media, then don't read it if you think it will make you to hate them. Don't create unnecessary hatred among people. If you are a muslim, I strongly urge you to prevent yourselves from hating others. You may hate the Actions, but not the people. People are given chances to change. What if suddenly the sides are reversed? Anything can happen. Moderation as laid out in Islam therefore should be the best way. 

Greens are being destroyed by the Pale Blues- The Chukai Insider

It's politics. Do You know who are Greens and who are Pale Blues? I guess you do. Beware of the Blues, it's not Dark Blues, people! I like Dark Blues. I love both Dark Blues and Greens. But when the Greens want to cooperate with the Pale Blues, it was one of the worst political strategy ever. Why? Mind you that the Pale Blues are very close the Whitey Rockets. Pale Blues need Whitey Rockets to win! However, the Greens and Whitey Rockets always contradict in their ideologies. With regards to the previous post, I'm very sad when the Reds (child of the Dark Blues) cannot work together with the Greens. If they do work together, I think the Whitey Rockets will be scared. When Greens and Reds are together on a stance, no one can ever stop them. When they are together, it's always the Dark Blues that will get benefit from it. If Greens and Reds are united, Withey Rockets will blast off from any political ploy and drama in Malaysia.

That's why, when the Pale Blues become the glue that stick the Green Moons and White Rockets together, it's destroying the Greens. Greens, you can stand on your own. You are jeopardizing your own principles by letting the White Rockets rape you. We know this happens all the time. Even if you don't want to be good with the Reds, don't let the White Rockets belittle you. The Pale Blues don't do anything. Personally, if you do win in the next round of election, I want your Green Leader to become the PM, not the Pale Blues or the udang-di-sebalik-batu White Rockets.

To Greens, please be nice and kind to the Reds and the Dark Blues. Think wisely before being friend with the Pale Blues. -The Chukai Insider

After 21 Years of Waiting, Let Me Give You Some Insights

Come January, I'll be 21 years old. Waiting to be a 21 year-old is a lot more fun compared to when I was waiting to smoke legally permissible at the age of 18 ( Do I smoke? Yeah, it's just I'm allergic to the wrapping paper, so I'm still a cigarette-virgin.)

I read an article in NST today saying that a columnist came across a girl that doesn't know her rights to vote when she turns 21. I guess the columnist met a wrong person. For me, I can't wait to register for an election voter! Wooh!

By now, it should be clear that I'm not a fan of a political party. I do not look highly upon one de facto leader of a political party to be the future Prime Minister of Malaysia. I never say the party that I will vote is perfect and the best! After 21 years, 9 months and 10 days of analysis, I think I know strongly which one I'll be voting. For Parliamentary seat, one candidate has confirmed his place inside my head. For the Sate seat, I think I'm not a fan of the current Mentri Besar. Should I not vote his party's candidate in my constituent as a sign that I don't want him as a Mentri Besar?

Okay, let's go back to Parliamentary seat of my constituent. Voting for this seat means you are voting for the national level Government; the Federal Government or Kerajaan Pusat. I already lose major confidence in one political party to form a stable government that can attract investments (Yes, I care about money! Who doesn't?). Here are the reasons to not support the moons and rocket:

1. Where is the single-focused goal for Malaysians?
The coalition of this party consists of one party that put Islamic nation as an ideology (it's slogan is Membangun Bersama Islam). The other one firmly stand on a secular country. Another party is like a glue holding the both parties together. They are in chaos by the way. Let's say they succeeded in their process to conquer Putrajaya (one party wanted to sell Putrajaya in 1999 you know? Now, they want it! Ouch!), what will happen to Malaysia? Of course by that time, Trengganu, Kelantan, Kedah and Perlis will be ruled by one Islamic party (no doubt if the greens are strong), and most west-coast states will be ruled by the other two parties. Note that one party wants a secular Malaysia that do not put Islam as the official religion. Do you know which country is a secular country now? Turkey. Then, what will happen? The Trengganuites have to follow hudud law while my friends in Johore will not get their hands cut if they steal? Wow, what a simple difference ideology can lead to something like that?

2.Both parties corrupt
His party (it's like a one-man party) claims the current Government practices corruption, crony-ism, racist and maybe political dynasty. Let me throw your own shit to your face. Shit no.1: Corruption? Do you really want to use this point? You party election says everything. Shit no.2: Crony-ism? Who's your pet brother to become the Vice President of your party? I heard one of the candidates already pulled out from the contest saying you are biased towards him. Oh my God! What will he get if you become the PM? Warisan Merdeka? Ouch! Shit no.3: Racist: I thought you were in the racist party before? Did the jail officer tell you to change your view about your last political party? Shit no.4: Political dynasty; ye la anak Mahathir dalam kabinet, anak Chua Soi Lek, anak menantu Pak Lah etc. la. Helloooo!!!! I thought it's your daughter who wants to run for Vice President position? Or is it your wife who is the current President? Looks like somebody got his family in power! Okay, enough shits. We move on. Ni tak termasuk gandingan ayah anak dalam parti roket negara. Ada 2 pasangan pulak tu.

Some segment in societies may say that it's the Government's responsibilities to provide developments and infrastructures. That means my supported party cannot use this reason to win elections. I totally agree with that. However, when I see the Opposition rules in 4 states, no economic integration between them. It's like one-third of a country already and you still can't make something mega to happen. We need more wows and not just keep blaming others being your only source to get more supports. When this happen, you blame the Federal government for not providing support. It's not just me, even Sin Chew Daily thinks the same when it publishes an article about the inability of the states to be economically resourceful. Why can't you stand on your own? Why keep blaming others? Which political theory that you use? It's not just the gambling-money issues in Penang which is very sensitive to the Malay community, but for the Kedah Mentri Besar to ban NST, Utusan and some other newspapers is just stupid. You say you are fighting for press freedom. Where is the KeAdilan Rakyat? No, seriously it seems like your party is just like a party! Good governance needs visions and inspirations. Cakap memang senang, tapi bila dah memerintah, kacau bilau.

I choose party which has lesser problems and is the best platform for country's development holistically. Both parties corrupt. Both parties do not meet my expectations. Both parties are not perfect. One party is a very one-manship party. Machiavellian is very obvious in that party. For that party to win, the future PM will be a puppet. The party can't stand on its own if the coalition breaks. While the other so-called Malay party that I support can win on itself even without the coalition. Check the parliamentary seats. That means, how thoughtful for my party is to cooperate with other parties. That shows unity. My friends, choose the lesser of the two evils that you think. Don't jeopardize Malaysia's future. Go register when you turn 21. I just give you some insights. -The Chukai Insider