Mandatory Halal Certification Proposal 7 Sep 2024 8:59 PM (7 months ago)
Few days ago the Minister in charge of Islamic affairs mentioned that JAKIM is studying if want to make halal certification compulsory for all eateries that does not serve pork or alcohol (refer https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/09/05/2857955/ or https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/09/1101908/jakim-mulls-mandatory-halal-certification-restaurants-not-serving-pork). He admitted that it would require changes in various laws. Obviously the first question would be is this even […]
SMK Pusat Bandar Puchong 1 and Chinese New Year Decorations 7 Jan 2020 5:34 AM (5 years ago)
SMK Pusat Bandar Puchong 1 hits the limelight again after about 5 over years. Previously there was some news about students getting hysteria way back in 2014. Anyway, back to the issue at hand. According to this lawyer, parents (some/few/many?) complained about the decorations done at the school for the upcoming Chinese New Year. so […]
Matriculation Misery for Indians 18 Apr 2019 10:27 PM (6 years ago)
For those who don’t get the above (hint: watch the ending of Bahubali), there is a proverb in Malay: harapkan pagar, pagar makan padi. For last one week, we have been hearing all kinds of rumours about the matriculation results which came out on 15th April. For last few years, Indian community were given […]
Dual Language Program (DLP) latest Circular 2018 1 Nov 2018 10:48 PM (6 years ago)
The latest circular (pekeliling) on Dual Language Program (DLP) was rather quietly published on 5th October 2018. The title – Surat Pekeliling Ikhtisas Bil 8 Tahun 2018 (Garis Panduan Pelaksanaan Dual Language Programme (DLP) di sekolah-sekolah KPM Tahun 2018). Link to DLP circular on MOE website: https://www.moe.gov.my/images/KPM/ZOOupload/SPI%20BIL%208-DLP.pdf The silence is quite understandable as there are […]
Fruit Plus candy contains beef gelatine 21 Jun 2018 9:16 PM (6 years ago)
I’m sure many of us have come across this Fruit Plus candy before. Its commonly available in restaurants, mini markets, convenience store and is also one items provided in party packs for children’s functions. There are a variety of flavors (refer http://www.lbbg.com.my/kheesan/products2/chewy_candies_fruitplus.php) available. For conservative Hindus and Buddhists (and also vegetarians), do remember to read […]
General Elections GE14 Indian Candidates Results 9 May 2018 8:49 AM (6 years ago)
This post is continuously updated until all results are finalised. last updated: 4.25 am 10 May 2018. All updated except 2 seats in Selangor. Selangor P.94 HULU SELANGOR Pengundi: 100,900 Datuk P.Kamalanathan (BN) (27,392) Leow Hsiad Hui (PKR) P.Kumar (BEBAS) (426) Dr. Wan Mat Sulaiman (PAS) GE13 : Datuk P.Kamalanathan (BN) Majority: 3,414 N.11 […]
Amanah Saham 1Malaysia (AS1M) for Indian Community 25 Jan 2018 8:47 PM (7 years ago)
According to the Malaysian Indian Blueprint, one of the initiatives planned for the Indian community is a special allocation to invest in Amanah Saham 1Malaysia (AS1M). This was also mentioned in Budget 2018 speech by Prime Minister. A total of RM1.5billion is allocated via AS1M fund to the community, with a maximum limit of 30,000 […]
Guru punca masalah KBAT (HOTS) ? 9 Nov 2017 8:05 PM (7 years ago)
This is quite a statement. Granted the sample of survey is very small, less than 3% of the schools. Not sure how valid that is. But in that small sample, 60% are below par, and 40% is either good or excellent. Reason being (mainly I suppose) is teachers acceptance and understanding of HOTS (or KBAT […]
Thaipusam Quiz 26 Jan 2016 9:03 PM (9 years ago)
Thaipusam is just over. Many Hindus would have visited Lord Muruga’s abode, and quite a number would have fulfilled their vows, be it carrying paal kudam or kavadi. This is evident from the many photos shared in mainstream media and social media platforms. I was listening to radio during Thaipusam and there were some talk […]
Mechanised paal abhishegam 27 Jan 2015 4:25 PM (10 years ago)
Video source from The Rakyat Post: Picture source from The Rakyat Post So, this year Thaipusam brings a new controversy at Batu Caves. The temple management introduced an mechanised method to conduct paal (milk) abhishegam (offering) for Lord Muruga. Usually, Hindus will do penance of carrying the paal kudam (silver container) for a distance and […]