By Neville Spykerman
SHAH ALAM, Aug 27 — Datuk Dr Hasan Ali may have exceeded his powers by unilaterally empowering mosque officials to arrest Muslims caught drinking alcohol, without first consulting the Selangor Sultan.
As the head of Islam in Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah should have been consulted before the move was announced to the public, and state officials yesterday confirmed that “the Sultan is seeking an explanation”.
The Selangor PAS commissioner announced the controversial decision on Monday.
Those being empowered to make arrests without a warrant under the Syariah Criminal Enactment 1995 include imans and bilals.
The message from the palace is believe to have been conveyed through Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, who met the Sultan yesterday.
State executive council members will be seeking an audience with the Sultan soon.
Earlier this month, Hassan courted controversy when he backed an illegal move by the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) to seize beer from a 7-Eleven outlet and called for beer to be banned in Muslim-majority areas.
The matter was laid to rest when Khalid successfully called on retail outlets to practise self regulation.
This latest controversial decision by Hassan, who is in charge of Islamic affairs, has also raised the ire of his executive council colleagues who were caught by surprise by the announcement.
The weekly exco meeting yesterday was described as “heated” as the matter was discussed.
According to Section 18 of the enactment, Muslims can be fined up to RM3,000, jailed up to two years or sentenced to both, for drinking in public.
Muslims also can be fined up to RM5,000, jailed for three years or both for selling, offering to sell and displaying beer and alcohol.
However during a press conference after the exco meeting yesterday, Hassan said mosque officials would only be allowed to arrest Muslims caught drinking openly.
Khalid, who was also at the press conference, said Pakatan Rakyat would take into account concerns of Muslims and non-Muslims before implementing any regulations.
He added that Muslims working in the food and beverage industry which serves alcohol should not be worried about being arrested.
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written by hangkasturi, August 27, 2009
written by hangkasturi, August 27, 2009
is hassan having a phd or medical degree? anyway shame on him for creating so much confusion. it only shows he is a poorly educated man despite his so called string of certificates if any. while the rules and regulations must be abided, he should be helping muslims in well planned and well thought out steps. now even the istana is seeking for explanations. for creating chaos and confusion, he should be a gentleman and resign together with the group that confused the world in the kartika case.
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written by mor, August 27, 2009
written by mor, August 27, 2009
Isn't that once the law was enacted, the executive role is to enforce them?. Need to ask whether it can be used?. The law itself should be self explanatory?. Mahu baca lagi lah.
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written by natio, August 27, 2009
written by natio, August 27, 2009
Serve him right! PAS should immediately sack this Hassan Ali moron!
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written by swipenter, August 27, 2009
written by swipenter, August 27, 2009
This is a very wise decision by the Sultan to clarify the arresting powers of the mosque officials.
Remember the Rela guy who abused his position to take photo of a Muslim woman peeing in the truck. She was arrested for working in a nightspot that sold liquor. She was forced to do it in the truck bcos she was denied access going to a toilet. She filed a suit and now she won a $100,000.00 damages against the Rela guy and the revelant govt authorities.
We cannot allow this kind of abuse to surface again. I am very happy that the Sultan seeks an explanation from Hassan Ali on his unilateral decision to give arresting powers to mosque officilals.
Daulat Tuanku!
Remember the Rela guy who abused his position to take photo of a Muslim woman peeing in the truck. She was arrested for working in a nightspot that sold liquor. She was forced to do it in the truck bcos she was denied access going to a toilet. She filed a suit and now she won a $100,000.00 damages against the Rela guy and the revelant govt authorities.
We cannot allow this kind of abuse to surface again. I am very happy that the Sultan seeks an explanation from Hassan Ali on his unilateral decision to give arresting powers to mosque officilals.
Daulat Tuanku!
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written by whatsayyou, August 27, 2009
written by whatsayyou, August 27, 2009
I salute the sultan of Selangor for being a concerned and loving head to his subjects. Arresting muslims drinking and also those selling alcohol would be a great problem in its enforcement with unspecified powers and authority, and affecting the work/employment of the musilms. Almost 80% of those serving in hotels, pubs, discos and VIP functions are muslim workers. Hassan idiot, think of the repercussions before you stick your tongue out, don' t create more controversies and publicity for yourself as you are now nearer to your grave comes next election!
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written by dominik, August 27, 2009
written by dominik, August 27, 2009
If Muslims can be jailed or fined or EVEN CANED for drinking beer/alcohol as stated in Islam, WHY is it that Muslims found guilty of CORRUPTION are not CANED. Are there double standards in Islam or is it the authorities who become God to say it is OK for corruption and NOT OK for drinking alcohol.
Something seems to be wrong somewhere.
Something seems to be wrong somewhere.
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written by kz, August 27, 2009
written by kz, August 27, 2009
Why double standards? If really want to be moral police, then go all the way la! If Hassan Ali's kids drinking, they should get caned also! Want to cane, then cane all! I wanna see if you dare catch the members of the royal family for drinking
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written by Zico, August 27, 2009
written by Zico, August 27, 2009
If and when Pakatan Rakyat comes to power at the federal level, the first act of the government should be to appoint Datuk Dr Hasan Ali as our ambassador to Sudan, where he could spend time sipping teh tarik Tongkat Ali with the president, Omar al-Bashir while discussing all that Hassan is seeking to implement here. He can also be authorised to accompany the president to the International Criminal Court where Omar is to be tried for war crimes.
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written by kacalima, August 27, 2009
written by kacalima, August 27, 2009
It is so OBVIOUS this Ali wants to undermind/phuck up the PR state. Put him up in my constitution and I would rather vote BN.
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written by Selangor resident, August 27, 2009
written by Selangor resident, August 27, 2009
Mr Hassan seems to be intoxicated in power. Basic underlying principle of love, compassion and respect for others should never be forgotten lest a follower became a fanatical zealot. Is Mr Hassan differentiating between ppl who consumes alcohol and ppl who works in/serves alcohol? Isnt that being hypcritical? What's the difference between muslim MAS steward/stewardess asking customers to buy alcoholic beverages and then serving them as compared to waiter(ess) serving such drinks or shops selling such beverages? Shall all muslim directors and workers resign from brewerage companies? Similarly for directors/workers supplying to/buying from/generally dealing with breweries? Where does it stop? How can Mr Hassan justify banning some but allowing others?
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written by The Observer, August 27, 2009
written by The Observer, August 27, 2009
Hasan said mosque officials would only be allowed to arrest Muslims caught drinking openly.
Drinking openly and in private are both sins too. One is openly sinning and the other is sinning in private. So the VIPs drinking in a private VIP room in hotels are ok? Is this to protect the VIPs and victimise common people? I am amazed that this guy is making unilateral decisions. I observed that muslims and PAS in particular have difficulty in consultations. Muslims esp both PAS and UMNO usually demand that their decisions and rights cannot be questioned to shut out debate and discussion. This is akin to dictatorship. If one is right why scared of being questioned? Why not use patient and gentle persuasion together with compassion and reasoning instead of force and top down? Is not Islam a peaceful and compassionate religion? If so, then so us it is true not just in theory on paper but also practical. Muslims, show us your compassionate and gentle side like in the days past.
Drinking openly and in private are both sins too. One is openly sinning and the other is sinning in private. So the VIPs drinking in a private VIP room in hotels are ok? Is this to protect the VIPs and victimise common people? I am amazed that this guy is making unilateral decisions. I observed that muslims and PAS in particular have difficulty in consultations. Muslims esp both PAS and UMNO usually demand that their decisions and rights cannot be questioned to shut out debate and discussion. This is akin to dictatorship. If one is right why scared of being questioned? Why not use patient and gentle persuasion together with compassion and reasoning instead of force and top down? Is not Islam a peaceful and compassionate religion? If so, then so us it is true not just in theory on paper but also practical. Muslims, show us your compassionate and gentle side like in the days past.
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written by i_love_malaysia, August 27, 2009
written by i_love_malaysia, August 27, 2009
Why alcohol and not tobacco??? things that are not mentioned in the holy book but is bad for health and the environment should be banned altogether as well!!!
Remove those laws that are irrelevant, implement them if they are relevant!!! Dont keep them to showcase only!!! Do the right things and not do the things right only!!!
Remove those laws that are irrelevant, implement them if they are relevant!!! Dont keep them to showcase only!!! Do the right things and not do the things right only!!!
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written by Joe, August 27, 2009
written by Joe, August 27, 2009
Hassan Ali,what do you want to prove? Everyone can see thru'you. You and your ego working with UMNO is going out to destabilise the Pakatan State government.
You can do what you want but the people of Selangor remain steadfast with Pakatan. If you are so bought into the corrupt n rotten ways of UMNO, be a gentkeman, quit n join UMNO. Take whoever is with you and go lompat to UMNO.
Don't behave like you are perfect. Your pretense n pomposity does not please nobody, not least my GOD. As to your god, sorry la, I don't know who is he, who allows you to play his role.
You can do what you want but the people of Selangor remain steadfast with Pakatan. If you are so bought into the corrupt n rotten ways of UMNO, be a gentkeman, quit n join UMNO. Take whoever is with you and go lompat to UMNO.
Don't behave like you are perfect. Your pretense n pomposity does not please nobody, not least my GOD. As to your god, sorry la, I don't know who is he, who allows you to play his role.
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written by wideeyes, August 27, 2009
written by wideeyes, August 27, 2009
Muslims consuming beer and alchohol in public or openly is wrong. In other words, if they consume them secretly or behind close doors is alright. Can someone correct this if I am wrong...
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written by fedddup, August 27, 2009
written by fedddup, August 27, 2009
That is the problem when one thinks that he is holier than others, dapat pahala kononnya. Just keep your iman to yourself, and we keep ours ourselves. You go ahead go to your syurga, and leave us alone where we want to go. We have brains to think what is good or bad, what is right or wrong. No need to spoons-feed us in this moden world.
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written by rocky, August 27, 2009
written by rocky, August 27, 2009
good to have a wise sultan as check and balance. The system was suppose to be like this, just hope other Sultans will do the same but not exceed their powers as per the constitution.
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written by Yang Asli, August 27, 2009
written by Yang Asli, August 27, 2009
Again here the question of safety of mosque official in nabbing or apprehend the suspect.
And their core duty many times more important over spying on people. Should this duty be given to the right people who are train.
And their core duty many times more important over spying on people. Should this duty be given to the right people who are train.
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written by prachai, August 27, 2009
written by prachai, August 27, 2009
I don't trust Hassan Ali. He is creating much ruckus over controversial matters instead of focusing on improving governance. Silap mata politik expert.
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written by iridium, August 27, 2009
written by iridium, August 27, 2009
hassan, just like his other brother, baharuddin. both also playing roles of gods.
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written by nb, August 27, 2009
written by nb, August 27, 2009
If there is one to one fight between PAS and UMNO in an election especially in mixed race area, the vote for PAS does not mean support for PAS, it is actually support for Pakatan Rakyat team.
If there is a three corner fight between a Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia affiliated party, PAS and UMNO at a mixed race area election, I am sure PAS will not win, instead the Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia affiliated party may win with a thin margin because:
1. Malay voters who want a clean and transparent government but dislike PAS religion inteference in their private life will vote for the Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia affiliated party. Whoever underestimate this segment of voters are digging their own grave.
2. Non-Malay voters who dislike UMNO and PAS will vote for the Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia affiliated party.
3. Moderate UMNO members voters who are disgusted by their UMNO candidate or party leadership will not vote any party. And if they vote, very likely the vote will go to the Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia affiliated party as a protest vote.
Even in area with at least 95% Muslim voters, many Muslim voters are turnoff by PAS interferring in their private life and PAS "extreme" policy (example PAS lost Trengganu after just one term although PAS is said to be clean, no corruption). If there is viable third party with viable candidate (example PKR with suitable candidate) in such 95% Muslims area, the third party may slowly replace PAS as alternative to UMNO.
I advise PAS to look wider instead of their narrow view. If PAS continues with their narrow view, they will turn off many Muslim voters as well as non-Muslim voters.
If there is a three corner fight between a Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia affiliated party, PAS and UMNO at a mixed race area election, I am sure PAS will not win, instead the Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia affiliated party may win with a thin margin because:
1. Malay voters who want a clean and transparent government but dislike PAS religion inteference in their private life will vote for the Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia affiliated party. Whoever underestimate this segment of voters are digging their own grave.
2. Non-Malay voters who dislike UMNO and PAS will vote for the Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia affiliated party.
3. Moderate UMNO members voters who are disgusted by their UMNO candidate or party leadership will not vote any party. And if they vote, very likely the vote will go to the Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia affiliated party as a protest vote.
Even in area with at least 95% Muslim voters, many Muslim voters are turnoff by PAS interferring in their private life and PAS "extreme" policy (example PAS lost Trengganu after just one term although PAS is said to be clean, no corruption). If there is viable third party with viable candidate (example PKR with suitable candidate) in such 95% Muslims area, the third party may slowly replace PAS as alternative to UMNO.
I advise PAS to look wider instead of their narrow view. If PAS continues with their narrow view, they will turn off many Muslim voters as well as non-Muslim voters.
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written by vsp, August 27, 2009
written by vsp, August 27, 2009
Hassan Ali wants to stop alcohol intoxication in Selangor because he says it is very decadent to morals. But he forgot that there is another form of intoxication that is much more dangerous and decadent than alcohol intoxication. And this intoxication is very common among the elites in Malaysia – power intoxication. This wannabe Taliban character knows that if this law is accepted he would be one helluva be a big god.
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written by leslie fong, August 27, 2009
written by leslie fong, August 27, 2009
Wise move by Sultan. Need to clarify first. He also confused what more we as normal people on the street. That Hassan guy must think first before talk..
I think he is excited with the power in him..he think he can do anything he want now.
Does he want to be popular person..above PR or pas?? Then he can join UMNO la.
Now he has to explain it to Sultan..Head of Islam & State of Selangor. Ask permission first from Sultan before give orders to Masjid officials.
Sultan will think more of his people first...
I think he is excited with the power in him..he think he can do anything he want now.
Does he want to be popular person..above PR or pas?? Then he can join UMNO la.
Now he has to explain it to Sultan..Head of Islam & State of Selangor. Ask permission first from Sultan before give orders to Masjid officials.
Sultan will think more of his people first...
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written by John2, August 27, 2009
written by John2, August 27, 2009
Next GE, i hope Umno will wins back Sel. Azmin, Wee and Hassan can keep their mouth shut forever.
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written by maju mundur, August 27, 2009
written by maju mundur, August 27, 2009
Aiya, KZ, they are talking about muslim who consume alcohol in the public only lah!!!!!!!t
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written by wu hope, August 27, 2009
written by wu hope, August 27, 2009
Only when PAS leaders esp Datuk Dr Hasan Ali to consider to use EDUCATION to replace barred, banned, canned, arrest, seized etc then PAS may stand a chance to reach Putrajaya.
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written by malaysian su...oops! chinese fellow, August 27, 2009
written by malaysian su...oops! chinese fellow, August 27, 2009
hei guys...i think we should respect the rights of the Muslims as well yea...
What Hassan Ali is proposing only concerns Muslims anyways...
why make a big fuss?
For me, Pakatan got to learn that if it wants to speak or make executive decisions that has some relations to OBVIOUS Islamic laws, they should consult Hassan Ali first and get some kind of consensus as he is in charge of Islamic Affairs anyways...
i dont see any reason why the other excos should not do so as he has the right to be consulted as Islamic affairs fall under his purview...
What Hassan Ali is proposing only concerns Muslims anyways...
why make a big fuss?
For me, Pakatan got to learn that if it wants to speak or make executive decisions that has some relations to OBVIOUS Islamic laws, they should consult Hassan Ali first and get some kind of consensus as he is in charge of Islamic Affairs anyways...
i dont see any reason why the other excos should not do so as he has the right to be consulted as Islamic affairs fall under his purview...
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written by wangsa, August 27, 2009
written by wangsa, August 27, 2009
dominic... corruption = mutilation and not canning... i support hudud
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written by Aries, August 27, 2009
written by Aries, August 27, 2009
Hassan Ali has proven himself yet again : TO BE CONTROVERSIAL AND HEROIC, but of course only to those who are ignorant, gullible, concurring and unquestioning, silly and chronically blind followers.
He has never shied away from courting unproductive and destructive arguments and controversies; perhaps he has an inferiority complex that makes him clamouring for attention. One is curious to know if that is a kind of disorder?
His status as an executive councillor in the Selangor State provided him with a platform to showcase his incongruous and sometimes heretic-like dictates and mischiefs.
His has also proven himself to be a thorn in the flesh for the PR administration in Selangor and beyond.
That is a problematic child that the people have to bear with for as long as he is elected.
He has never shied away from courting unproductive and destructive arguments and controversies; perhaps he has an inferiority complex that makes him clamouring for attention. One is curious to know if that is a kind of disorder?
His status as an executive councillor in the Selangor State provided him with a platform to showcase his incongruous and sometimes heretic-like dictates and mischiefs.
His has also proven himself to be a thorn in the flesh for the PR administration in Selangor and beyond.
That is a problematic child that the people have to bear with for as long as he is elected.
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written by todominik, August 27, 2009
written by todominik, August 27, 2009
to dominik...
Drinking, you'll get caned, the skin will heal back, but the scars will remain unlike staying in prison.
Stealing just to satisfy excessive wealth (ie corruption) is chop of left hand (do it again after conviction, the next hand), hand wont heal back and the scars will remain, not only that, the loss of the hand will show to the public who is the thief.
Stealing for the sake of survival, poor man steals rice, no punishment but welfare, but the welfare officer or leader in charge gets punished for letting the poor man to become poor in the first place.
"Something seems to be wrong somewhere", is that you didn't get your facts right, you do get punished for corruption. Please, proper shariah law has so many "if and if not" its complication, like in stealing, makes it wrong to simplify and water down the law in one grammatical sentence.
Drinking, you'll get caned, the skin will heal back, but the scars will remain unlike staying in prison.
Stealing just to satisfy excessive wealth (ie corruption) is chop of left hand (do it again after conviction, the next hand), hand wont heal back and the scars will remain, not only that, the loss of the hand will show to the public who is the thief.
Stealing for the sake of survival, poor man steals rice, no punishment but welfare, but the welfare officer or leader in charge gets punished for letting the poor man to become poor in the first place.
"Something seems to be wrong somewhere", is that you didn't get your facts right, you do get punished for corruption. Please, proper shariah law has so many "if and if not" its complication, like in stealing, makes it wrong to simplify and water down the law in one grammatical sentence.
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written by Habis Lah, August 27, 2009
written by Habis Lah, August 27, 2009
I am a non Muslim. My children were taught from very young that drinking alcoholic drinks, and so is smoking, is a wasteful and bad habit that they should avoid or avoid consuming in excess quantity. I have examples to give to them of how relatives sufferred deaths from excessive drinking. But I have no way to shield them, or even force them to comply, 100% from this bad habit. Fortunately, with a bit of leading by example and this early day teaching, my children have grown up to respect alcoholic drinks, not objecting others to drink but never drink to the excess. My Muslim brothers obviously cant do the exact of what I have done. But believe me, leading by example and teaching children to appreciate the right from the wrong, do help. Not enforcement, as can be seen from many instances
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written by jkgfhdh, August 27, 2009
written by jkgfhdh, August 27, 2009
Padan muka, Hasan Ali!!!
Hope the Sultan kicks his ass! Dumb, little Napolean Mullah wannabe!
Hope the Sultan kicks his ass! Dumb, little Napolean Mullah wannabe!
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written by alias, August 27, 2009
written by alias, August 27, 2009
Hasan Ali : A little napoleon in our midst... Kick him out!!
If Hasan is so confident that Muslims should be arrested for the sin of drinking beer/alcohol, then stake out the Toto/4D/3+1D outlets as well! Gambling, in Islam, is just as sinful as consuming alcohol, is it not, Hasan?
So, Hasan Ali, please don't act so righteous. Who are you trying to impress? And don't stammer when you explain to the Sultan.
If Hasan is so confident that Muslims should be arrested for the sin of drinking beer/alcohol, then stake out the Toto/4D/3+1D outlets as well! Gambling, in Islam, is just as sinful as consuming alcohol, is it not, Hasan?
So, Hasan Ali, please don't act so righteous. Who are you trying to impress? And don't stammer when you explain to the Sultan.
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written by M.Miaw, August 27, 2009
written by M.Miaw, August 27, 2009
Hassan Ali might well be an UMNO mole to disrupt rakyat's confidence in PR now, in preparation for the next GE. Beware!
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written by bob, August 27, 2009
written by bob, August 27, 2009
The constitution guarantees freedom of concience. What good is it having a MB from PKR, a party which promises to uphold the constititution and guarantee our freedoms, when this idiot from PAS makes up stupid laws like this? I will vote for PKR but it is so sad that myopic idiots like Hasan Ali must be involved.
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written by susie, August 27, 2009
written by susie, August 27, 2009
This Datuk Dr. Hassan think he is so big, bigger than the Sultan. Serve him right. A disgrace for the Muslims. Who needs him to police Muslims? Small minded and foolish.
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written by ny, August 27, 2009
written by ny, August 27, 2009
Poor me, what choice do I have? PR and its Three Ugly Sisters, or BN and its Horsemen of Apocalypse.
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written by mk, August 27, 2009
written by mk, August 27, 2009
give the post to the shah alam mp sdr khalid samad. please read his numerous article and commentaries to get what i mean. this guy hassan ali, how many articles did he wrote? now you know what kind of dark secret he has in his heart and head. scary isn't it to let such people to lead us!!
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written by Dapto, August 27, 2009
written by Dapto, August 27, 2009
Shame on Hassan Ali! As a Pakatan Rakyat leader in Selangor also unable to control his emotion! Should resign himself. So that the obstacle inside the PAS is reduced.
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written by Robert, August 27, 2009
written by Robert, August 27, 2009
If I am the Sultan, I want an explanation too. How can one councilor has so much power that he can suddenly form his own police force in the name of Islam?
This is a total abuse of power and make a mockery of the operation of our law and order. In the name of Islam, I'll also want to empower Mosque officials to arrest any Malays and Muslims that were not seen praying 5 times a day.
This is completely insane and unless we want to turn Malaysia into Afghanistan, we need to curb religious rhetorics and interpretations into government. We will definitely turn back the clock on Malaysia's progress if this nonsense continues. There must be a separation of religion and state for the country to move forward. Religion is a personal issue and is between Allah and the individual. Keep government out of religion.
This is a total abuse of power and make a mockery of the operation of our law and order. In the name of Islam, I'll also want to empower Mosque officials to arrest any Malays and Muslims that were not seen praying 5 times a day.
This is completely insane and unless we want to turn Malaysia into Afghanistan, we need to curb religious rhetorics and interpretations into government. We will definitely turn back the clock on Malaysia's progress if this nonsense continues. There must be a separation of religion and state for the country to move forward. Religion is a personal issue and is between Allah and the individual. Keep government out of religion.
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written by Jonathan, August 27, 2009
written by Jonathan, August 27, 2009
Hassan clearly thinks he is Kelantan where he can get away conning the people....wrong state boss...we are now determined to kick you out even if it means putting a BN fella there....
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written by Concerned Liberal, August 28, 2009
written by Concerned Liberal, August 28, 2009
“First they came for the Communists, and I didn’t speak up, because I wasn’t a Communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up, because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up, because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak up for me.” – Martin Niemoller
This is not about religion. This is about machiavellian politicians *using* religion to further their own agendas, including a ‘divide and rule’ plan. Under this mandate they will clamp down and restrict Muslims, and when we are pacified , mark my words they will strip away non-muslims’ liberties one by one too. I’d sooner emigrate before I see my country degrade to a totalitarian theocracy like Iran.
But of course in all likelihood, knowing how myopic our oh-so-brilliant politicians are, this could be nothing more than a misguided attempt at currying favour with their grossly overestimated conservative malay base. The moderates/liberals are just too busy improving their lot to be noticed.
Its still extremely disheartening though to see our tax dollars funding such narrow minded xenophobes claiming divine mandates and installing themselves as our moral guardians and protectors. Surely we are all sensible enough to decide whats good for us and whats not.
This is not about religion. This is about machiavellian politicians *using* religion to further their own agendas, including a ‘divide and rule’ plan. Under this mandate they will clamp down and restrict Muslims, and when we are pacified , mark my words they will strip away non-muslims’ liberties one by one too. I’d sooner emigrate before I see my country degrade to a totalitarian theocracy like Iran.
But of course in all likelihood, knowing how myopic our oh-so-brilliant politicians are, this could be nothing more than a misguided attempt at currying favour with their grossly overestimated conservative malay base. The moderates/liberals are just too busy improving their lot to be noticed.
Its still extremely disheartening though to see our tax dollars funding such narrow minded xenophobes claiming divine mandates and installing themselves as our moral guardians and protectors. Surely we are all sensible enough to decide whats good for us and whats not.
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written by Pangait, August 30, 2009
written by Pangait, August 30, 2009
Mosque officials should be confined to do mosque jobs and continue the noble works as missionaries. Not many would share Hasan Ali's edict.
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written by anak_perelih, September 07, 2009
written by anak_perelih, September 07, 2009
Hasan Ali did the right thing... you guys want PAS to lose miserably in the next election...??? with PAS lose miserably... so does PR government... Please remember PAS is contesting in Malay/Muslim area... without what HAsan Alli is doing... UMNO's propaganda of "PAS kuda tungangan DAP" make sense with the MAlay/Muslim in the rural areas as they don get the altertantive news/info... all they depends are Utusan and RTM/TV3.... anyway.. it's to uphold PAS principles too... Please to think strategically....
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