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Contemplating escalation, Iran warns the US.
At the backdrop of the pending and on going atrocities in Gaza, Israel decides to attack the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria on April 1 killing 16 people including Iranian officials. The Israeli attack marks an unprecedented escalation by Israel against Iran whom they claimed to be backing Hamas, Hezbollah and Yemen in the ongoing…
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The Path Isn’t as Smooth as a Gaze’s Touch
In less than a week, Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The Aidilfitri celebration holds significant importance for Muslims after observing the noble act of fasting during the month of Ramadan. At this juncture, we are approaching the final stretch of Ramadan, where Muslims are encouraged to increase their acts of kindness. Concurrently,…
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Embracing Truth: The Importance of Calling a Spade in Islam
In Islamic theology, the delineation between believers (Muslims) and non-believers (kafir) is clearly defined, as outlined in Surah Al-Kafirun of the Quran. This fundamental distinction is not to be taken lightly, as it forms the basis of Islamic faith and belief. Here, we delve into the significance of embracing this truth and the implications of…
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Education is Key in Fostering Inter Religious Understanding
Yet, another derogatory incident occurs in our midst when a popular mart in Malaysia callously overlook the sensitivities of the Muslims though admitting it as an unfortunate ruckus. Recurring issues like the proposal to gazette the New Chinese Village as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bak Kut Teh and most recent issue are part of…
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The Complexities of Diaspora Identity
Race relations have been no doubt, still an outstanding issue in Malaysia since independence culminating in a racial riot in 1969. It has been a dark spot in our modern history eversince. No matter how pretentious we seem to be, it is boiling and continues to be one of the top rated threat to national…
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Perhaps It’s Worth to Conduct a Reclassification of Household Income
Based on the household income classification in 2020 by the Department of Statistics Malaysia, households with incomes below RM4,850 per month are categorized as B40, while M40 households have incomes ranging from RM4,851 to RM10,970. On the other hand, households with incomes exceeding RM10,971 fall into the T20 category. The T20 group is further divided…
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The Concept of “Rural Weightage” in Electoral Boundaries and the Political Power of Malay Muslims
1. Some parties question the unequal distribution of voters in electoral delineation. The question is whether the uneven distribution between parliamentary and state legislative seats, particularly between urban and rural areas, is acceptable in a democratic and fair election process. Does this practice contradict the principle of ‘one person, one vote’? 2. A similar question…
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Should New Public Servants be Appointed Permanently Without Retirement Benefits?
Recently, the issue of appointing new public servants without retirement benefits has become a significant topic of debate and discussion among various segments of the society. Some agree with it, while many others do not. A local media outlet conducted a survey on their Facebook account, and the findings indicated that 70 percent of the…
