UMNO Youth Leader in "Meter"

A DAY OF TERROR : SEPT 11 2001

IMAGE SEQUENCE OF UNITED FLIGHTS 175 IMPACTING TWO WORLD TRADE
CENTRE

The September 11 attacks (often referred to as 9/11) were a series of coordinated suicide attacks by al-Qaeda upon the United States on September 11, 2001. On that morning, terrorists affiliated with al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial passenger jet airliners. The hijackers intentionally crashed two of the airliners into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, killing everyone on board and many others working in the building, causing both buildings to collapse within two hours, destroying at least two nearby buildings and damaging others.

The hijackers crashed a third airliner into the Pentagon. The fourth plane crashed into a field near Shanks ville in rural Somerset County, Pennsylvania, after passengers and members of the flight crew on the fourth aircraft attempted to retake control of their plane, which was heading for Washington, D.C. There are no known survivors from any of the flights.

Excluding the 19 hijackers, 2,974 people died in the attacks. Another 24 are missing and presumed dead. The overwhelming majority of casualties were civilians, including nationals of over 90 different countries. In addition, the death of at least one person from lung disease was ruled by a medical examiner to be a result of exposure to dust from the World Trade Center's collapse, as rescue and recovery workers were exposed to airborne contaminants following the buildings' collapse.

TWIN TOWER OF THE WORLD TRADE CENTRE BURNING

The United States responded to the attacks by declaring a War on Terrorism, launching an invasion of Afghanistan to depose the Taliban, who had harbored al-Qaeda terrorists, and enacting the USA PATRIOT Act. Many other nations also strengthened their anti-terrorism legislation and expanded law enforcement powers. Stock exchanges closed for almost a week, and posted enormous losses upon reopening, especially in the airline and insurance industries. The economy of Lower Manhattan ground to a halt, as billions of dollars in office space was damaged or destroyed.

The damage to the Pentagon was cleared and repaired within a year, and a small memorial was built on the site. Rebuilding the World Trade Center site has proven more difficult, with controversy over possible designs as well as the pace of construction. The selection of the Freedom Tower for the site has drawn extensive criticism, forcing the abandonment of some parts of the project.

source: wikipedia

Malaysians proud of Adelina Raisa Sufian

ADELINA (LEFT) POSING WITH HER FRIENDS AFTER SHE WON THE WESTLIFE TRUST PRIZE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON RECENTLY

A 21-year-old has done Malaysia proud when she was adjudged top student in English at the University of London’s Queen Mary College recently. Adelina Raisa Sufian, who obtained a Bachelor of Arts (English) degree with first class honours, won the coveted 2009 Westfield Trust Prize for outstanding academic achievement in English at the university last month.

Commenting on her achievement, Adelina attributed her success to encouragement from her parents, businessman Datuk Sufian Majid and Datin Alissa Fitri. Adelina, who is also an accomplished pianist, has represented Queen Mary College in choir and mathematics competitions. While pursuing higher education at the Ockham School, Britain, in 2004, she won the Headmaster’s Prize and was adjudged top student in Mathematics, English and Chemistry.

“I set a target throughout my study,” she said. “Most importantly, we must have the determination and confidence to succeed. “I am glad that I was able to compete with native speakers of English, as well as students from other countries,” Adelina added.

On her future, Adelina said she planned to write, pursue a Master’s degree and work in Malaysia. “I love my country,” she added. This young girl made our nation proud and determines to contribute to Malaysia after finish her study. This is one of the best examples to show our patriotism. Hope other students that studying in international universities emulate Adelina’s step in contributing to Malaysia after complete their studies.

Edited from: Malaysian is top English student at London varsity

Perkara 11 Perlembagaan Persekutuan- Kebebasan Beragama

Perkara 11. Kebebasan beragama.
(1) Tiap-tiap orang berhak menganuti dan mengamalkan agamanya dan, tertakluk kepada Fasal (4), mengembangkannya.

(2) Tiada seorang pun boleh dipaksa membayar apa-apa cukai yang hasilnya diuntukkan khas kesemuanyaatau sebahagiannya bagi maksud sesuatu agama selain agamanya sendiri.

(3) Tiap-tiap kumpulan agama berhak—

• menguruskan hal ehwal agamanya sendiri;
• menubuhkan dan menyenggarakan institusi-institusi bagi maksud agama atau khairat; dan
• memperoleh dan mempunyai harta dan memegang dan mentadbirkannya mengikut undangundang.

(4) Undang-undang Negeri dan berkenaan dengan Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Labuan dan Putrajaya, undang-undang persekutuan boleh mengawal atau menyekat pengembangan apa-apa doktrin atau kepercayaan agama di kalangan orang yang menganuti agama Islam.

(5) Perkara ini tidaklah membenarkan apa-apa perbuatan yang berlawanan dengan mana-mana undang undangan yang berhubungan dengan ketenteraman awam, kesihatan awam atau prinsip moral.

Jelaslah bahawa kebebasan agama tercatat dalam perlembagaan persekutuan, tidak ada sekatan atau sebarang halangan untuk melaksanakan sebarang jenis upacara keagamaan di Malaysia. Malah pembinaan kuil atau tempat beribadat adalah dibenarkan. Jadi rakyat Malaysia yang berbilang agama terlindung di bawah perlembagaan yang mulia ini. Diharapkan setiap rakyat memahami perlembagaan ini demi kesehjateraan negara.

Dosa demi dosa dilakukan oleh segelintir pihak untuk melukakan hati penganut Hindu di Malaysia

Adakah penganut Hindu tidak berhak untuk mempunyai kuil untuk melakukan upacara keagamaan? Mengapakah ada pihak menghina lembu iaitu haiwan suci agama Hindu? Dan setelah kamu mengetahui perkara yang kamu buat adalah sensitif dan kamu tidak meminta maaf atas apa yang telah berlaku. Sukarkah untuk meminta maaf? Ataupun kamu akan teruskan perbuatan menghina selepas ini? Adakah minoriti tidak berhak mempunyai hak seperti yang umat Islam inginkan di negara seperti Palestin, Iraq dan Afghanistan?

Sedarlah saudara, apa-apa dosa yang kamu lakukan setelah mengetahui kesahihannya tidak akan tuhan maafkan walaupun sedikit! Berfikirlah sewaras-warasnya sebelum mengeluarkan kenyataan atau pendapat, ada kalanya kita tidak menghargai keunikan yang terdapat di negara kita. Apa yang berlaku di beberapa negara yang hampir 100% adalah umat Islam? Negara seperti Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, malah Palestin sendiri tidak tenteram dengan perang saudara yang melanda berdekad lamanya. Janganlah kita salahkan pihak barat (Amerika dan sekutunya), jika kita sendiri tidak pandai untuk mengawal dan membetulkan negara kita.

Bersyukurlah kepada tuhan dengan apa yang kit ada hari ini. Saling hormat-menghormatilah antara satu sama lain, tidak ada ruginya jika kita bertolak ansur dan hormat-menghormati walaupun daripada berlainan agama dan kaum. Sikap ego yang ditanam hanya membinasakan keamanan yang telah sekian lama kita bina di negara kita. Marilah kita duduk semeja berbincang masalah yang timbul, jangan kita maki atau kutuk antara satu sama lain, itu bukannya jalan penyelesaian.

Tiada agama di dunia mengajar kejahatan kepada manusia, sesungguhnya yang baik hanya daripada tuhan/agama dan yang jahat/buruk adalah daripada kita sendiri. Jadi hanya manusia yang kurang pegangan agama sering melakukan dosa demi dosa. Sedarlah bahawa tuhan menjadikan kita pelbagai agama, kaum, etnik, warna kulit adalah untuk mengenali antara satu sama lain dan bukanya 'berperang' antara satu sama lain!

Minta maaf jika saya menyinggung perasaan mana-mana pihak. Tapi saya mahu melihat Malaysia menjadi satu negara contoh perpaduan dunia yang disegani. Keamanan dan ketenteraman menjadi tunjang utama kepada penentukan negara bangsa. Harapan saya adalah rakyat pelbagai agama dan kaum di negara ini saling hormat-menghormati antara satu sama lain dan lebih memikirkan soal-soal lain contohnya ekonomi, sukan, dan sebagainya untuk membina satu negara bangsa yang unggul! Ini bukannya harapan saya seorang, malah harapan kebanyakkan rakyat Malaysia yang cintakan keamanan dan kesejahteraan.

Uthaya is just another hypocrite!

After few months promising that he will not organise any street protest. Read here- Hindraf's Uthayakumar: No more street protests- Yesterday night he organised another protest to show his dissatisfaction. In fact, race based street protest will only increase the racial tensions in our nation. I know that the candlelight vigil was a cheap publicity for his new race based party, Human Rights Party (HRP).

Mr Uthaya, where is your ‘landmark plan’ that you said you have been created in your detention in ISA? Is it another lips service like MIC? Why you people never change? Please don’t cheat the Malaysian Indian anymore. You race based party is not relevant for multiracial Malaysia and definitely your cheap publicities never work!

Cow head protest: Biggest insult to the Hindu community in Malaysian history

The cow represents the giving nature of life to every Hindu. Honoring this gentle animal, who gives more than 'she' takes, we honor all creatures. I am hurt with the action that had happened few days before our Merdeka day- the provocative action by those racist against the relocation of a Hindu temple. In fact, cow head protest was the biggest insult to Hindus in Malaysia. If Malaysian government failed to take stern action on those protestors, it means that Malaysian government does not respect Hindus in Malaysia. Don’t wait until the situation becomes worst. So I hope they take immediate action against those racist bigots! The action that government takes reflect on how serious they are in implementing 1Malaysia concept.

What had happened?:


What Home Minister said:

Why do Hindus worship the cow?

The cow represents the giving nature of life to every Hindu. Honoring this gentle animal, who gives more than 'she' takes, we honor all creatures.

Longer answer:

Hindus regard all living- creatures as sacred mammals, fishes, birds and more. We acknowledge this reverence for life in our special affection for the cow. At festivals we decorate and honor her, but we do not worship her in the sense that we worship the Deity. To the Hindu, the cow symbolizes all other creatures. The cow is a symbol of the Earth, the nourisher, the ever-giving, undemanding provider.

The cow represents life and the sustenance of life. The cow is so generous, taking nothing but water, grass and grain. It gives and gives and gives of its milk, as does the liberated soul give of his spiritual knowledge. The cow is so vital to life, the virtual sustainer of life, for many humans. The cow is a symbol of grace and abundance. Veneration of the cow instills in Hindus the virtues of gentleness, receptivity and connectedness with nature.

Elaboration:

Who is the greatest giver on planet Earth today? Who do we see on every table in every country of the world breakfast, lunch and dinner? It is the cow. McDonald's cow-vending golden arches and their rivals have made fortunes on the humble cow. The generous cow gives milk and cream, yogurt and cheese, butter and ice cream, ghee and buttermilk. It gives entirely of itself through sirloin, ribs, rump, porterhouse and beef stew.

Its bones are the base for soup broths and glues. It gives the world leather belts, leather seats, leather coats and shoes, beef jerky, cowboy hats you name it. The only cow-question for Hindus is, "Why don't more people respect and protect this remarkable creature?" Mahatma Gandhi once said, "One can measure the greatness of a nation and its moral progress by the way it treats its animals.

Cow protection to me is not mere protection of the cow. It means protection of all that lives and is helpless and weak in the world. The cow means the entire subhuman world." In the Hindu tradition, the cow is honored, garlanded and given special feedings at festivals all over India, most importantly the annual Gopashtama festival. Demonstrating how dearly Hindus love their cows, colorful cow jewelry and clothing is sold at fairs all over the Indian countryside.

From a young age, Hindu children are taught to decorate the cow with garlands, paint and ornaments. Her nature is epitomized in Kamadhenu, the divine, wish-fulfilling cow. The cow and her sacred gifts milk and ghee in particular are essential elements in Hindu worship, penance and rites of passage.

In India, more than 3,000 institutions called Gaushalas, maintained by charitable trusts, care for old and infirm cows. And while many Hindus are not vegetarians, most respect the still widely held code of abstaining from eating beef. By her docile, tolerant nature, the cow exemplifies the cardinal virtue of Hinduism, noninjury, known as ahimsa. The cow also symbolizes dignity, strength, endurance, maternity and selfless service. In the Vedas, cows represent wealth and joyous Earthly life.

From the Rig Veda (4.28.1;6) we read. 'the cows have come and have brought us good fortune. In our stalls, contented, may they stay! May they bring forth calves for us, many-colored, giving milk for Indra each day. You make, O cows, the thin man sleek; to the unlovely you bring beauty. Rejoice our homestead with pleasant lowing. In our assemblies we laud your vigor."

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Home Minister Hishammuddin defends ‘cow head’ demo

For Hindus, cow is revered as a "symbol of purity, motherhood and ahimsa (non-violence). Well, some Muslims in Shah Alam brought a cow head to show their anger and dissatisfaction against the relocation of a Hindu temple. They were vulgar, religiously provocative, and racially incendiary, we clearly know that.

I don’t know who had provoked the residents of the area to carry out demonstration in such manner. Some says the demo was not from local residents, but from UMNO members itself. In fact, there should be no distinction between Muslim and non-Muslim dominated areas, it seems like the protesters are not tolerated and respect the others religion. Knowing that incident, our Home Minister Hishammuddin still able to defend the 'cow head' protest.

SO DATO HISHAM, THE BLAME IS ON WHO?

SO WHEN PEOPLE PROTEST AGAINST ISA, WHY FORCE USED WATER CANON AND TEAR GAS TO CHASE AWAY THE DEMONSTRATORS? EVEN UNTIL NOW THERE ARE NO RESPOND FROM GOVERNMENT TO REVIEW ISA!

WAS IT? IF IT WAS NOT RACIALLY MOTIVATED, WHY THE DEMONSTRATORS BROUGHT COW'S HEAD? PLEASE EXPLAIN WHAT THE COW HEAD MEANS!

THEN WHY WERE HINDRAF ACTIVISTS DETAINED UNDER ISA? YOU CAN PENALISED HINDRAF ACTIVIST FOR NO CAUSE BUT YOU ASKING WHY YOU MUST PENALISED THIS 'COW HEAD' PROTESTERS WHICH WERE INSULTING HINDU COMMUNITY IN MALAYSIA?

Malaysia at 52: RON97 is now RM2.05

Petrol price since 1990 (RON97):

before 1990 - RM 0.89
Year 1990 - RM 1.10 (increase RM 0.21)
01/10/2000- RM 1.20 (increase RM 0.10)
20/10/2001- RM 1.30 (increase RM 0.10)
01/05/2002- RM 1.32 (increase RM 0.02)
31/10/2002- RM 1.33 (increase RM 0.01)
01/03/2003- RM 1.35 (increase RM 0.02)
01/05/2004- RM 1.37 (increase RM 0.02)
01/10/2004- RM 1.42 (increase RM 0.05)
05/05/2005- RM 1.52 (increase RM 0.10)
31/07/2005- RM 1.62 (increase RM 0.10)
28/02/2006- RM 1.92 (increase RM 0.30) (Crude oil price around $80 - $100/barrel)

06/06/2008- RM 2.70 (increase RM 0.78) 16/12/2008 RM1.80 RON97 (decrease RM0.90) 16/12/2008 RM1.70

1/9/2009- RON97 has been upgraded as a premium product and its price has increased from RM1.80 to RM2.05 (increase RM0.25),
1/9/2009- RM1.75 – RON95 (decrease RM0.05 compare to RON97 before price increase)

Crude oil price at around US $72.00 now. So why should government increase the petrol price?