Letter from Marina Lee to Malaysia Today readers

 Human rights, Islam, Media  19 Responses »
Sep 142008
 

In case you missed it, check out this letter from Marina Lee. Dear Readers, I just like to thank the hundreds of support given to me and my family on the arrest under the decornian ISA law of Raja Petra Kamarudin or better known to you as RPK. Me and my children are fine and I assure you that I will never give up and do whatever I can to get my dear dear husband released on this draconion law that they have arrested him. I know that I have a huge family and support out there that I see and feel has given me the strength to be tuff and strong.

LIVE from Penanti: Imam’s revelation about Saiful’s oath

 Islam, M'sian politics, Malaysian elections  1 Response »
Aug 252008
 
LIVE from Penanti: Imam's revelation about Saiful's oath

Ustaz Ramlang Porigi getting a load off his chest: “I was ordered to witness Saiful’s oath… This sort of oath should have been undertaken in the presence of both parties.” 0010: Anwar makes a reference to Nalla’s former driver’s sworn statement re: Najib. Even the Hindus are now getting into the sumpah act, he observes. How come none of the Chinese are swearing, he jokes… He highlights a house in Permatang Pauh which has 100 voters. 2350: Anwar arrives to chants of “Reformasi! Takbir! Allahu Akhbar!” He says journalists from around the world are here to cover the by-election. He condemns the racial tactics used in the campaign. He says he is accused of being an agent of everyone – Jews, Americans, Chinese… He asks the Malays to reject corrupt BN leaders and not blame other races such as the Chinese or others. The helicopter is back! Anwar mocks the [Read more]

Pas backs Anwar for PM: Hatta

 Islam, M'sian politics, Malaysian elections  9 Responses »
Aug 242008
 
Pas backs Anwar for PM: Hatta

Pas treasurer Hatta Ramli has stressed that his party is firmly behind Anwar’s bid for the premiership. Speaking in front of a multi-racial crowd of about 3,000 last night near low-rise low-cost flats in Seberang Jaya, he declared that the party has never wavered from its stand all these years that it would support Anwar as prime minister. (Photo credit: hattaramli.blogspot.com)

Helicopter beams searchlight on 30,000-crowd

 Islam, M'sian politics, Malaysian elections  10 Responses »
Aug 182008
 
Helicopter beams searchlight on 30,000-crowd

This police chopper was one of a pair that circled continuously above the large crowd on Nomination Day (Photo credit: Abang Benet) BUKIT JELUTONG, Permatang Pasir – A helicopter, believed to be a police chopper, beamed its searchlight over a crowd of about 30,000 listening to Anwar at a Pakatan ceramah just before he brought the curtain down at midnight yesterday. “It’s okay, let them disturb us for a bit. I will complete my speech,” said Anwar earlier, as the helicopter clattered overhead. “It’s not always we get a helicopter in Permatang Pauh!” Permatang Pasir, a state seat held by Pas, lies in the Malay heartland of Permatang Pauh. Thousands had gathered in a large open area in Bukit Jelutong, which was also filled by the huge travelling bazaar that follows Anwar’s ceramah everywhere. I saw stalls selling everything from nasi biriani, fried jackfruit and what looked like aphrodisiacs!

Sisters in Islam book banned

 Democracy, Islam, Media  19 Responses »
Aug 142008
 

It’s not just The Herald and Catholic Asian News that has come under the Home Ministry’s scrutiny. Two books on Islam including one by the respected group Sisters in Islam (SIS) have been banned. The books were banned because they contained “twisted facts on Islam that can undermine the faith of Muslims”, according to a Bernama report. I contacted Zainah Anwar of SIS and she told me the book “Muslim Women and the Challenge of Islamic Extremism” was an old one which has been out since 2005. According to her, it was actually a compilation of papers arising from a seminar among Muslim women’s groups from around the region and edited by Norani Othman, an experienced academic and researcher.

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