YOURSAY ‘‘Breathing down one’s neck’ is ‘harassment’ by any other name.’
Putrajaya breathing down Bible Society's neck
SteveOh: Let them do their worst, Bible Society of Malaysia (BSM). Let the world watch how the 'world's best democracy' treats its minorities. This is just another sideshow to distract from the Main Event. The Bible predicted such persecution. Pray for your persecutors.
Meanwhile, where are the voices of protest in the ‘PM for All's cabinet’? It is time for the civil society to ask the Registrar of Societies (ROS) and the government for a 'please explain'.
Religious policing of this sort during Ramadan is yet another instance of the little Napoleons taking over the country. Muslims and non-Muslims alike are victims of the new unconstitutional incursions into their civil rights.
Malaysia Ku: The reason why PM Najib Abdul Razak refuses to act decisively in this and other issues like the dress codes is for his own survival.
If he does act as such, and if his directives are not obeyed, as it appears a more likely scenario, it will expose the opposition to his status within Umno.
Hence, in his mind, it is best for him merely to be politically-correct in his rhetoric, and thereafter, remain silent when the little Napoleons demonstrate their stuff, albeit with surreptitious support from the anti-Najib faction within Umno.
Malaysia burns because of a mere man's selfishness.
Luwak: Will former BSM chair Lee Min Choon, who is now part of the Putrajaya-backed Christians for Peace and Harmony in Malaysia, be calling Najib on this?
Mamadias: The FBI has conducted raids on many social and religious organisations in the US. If there is nothing to hide, then there is nothing to worry.
Keturunan Malaysia: Mamadias, there is this word called ‘checking’ and there is this word called ‘harassing’. Most times, only those who are dull up there in the crowns find difficulties in differentiating one from another.
‘Breathing down one’s neck’ is ‘harassment’ by any other name, and in the case of the Bible Society, it cannot be otherwise.
All for Malaysia: These societies get tax-free status and collect tonnes of money from their followers with no one questioning how or what they do with the money.
Good point in question is in Singapore, the pastor there was using millions from the kitty to support his wife in her singing career and also in his lifestyle.
The strange thing is that the ‘committee’ members approved the spending. These societies must be curbed and checked on behalf of its members.
Ourvotesdecide: Never judge a person, more so a politician, by his/her words but by his/her action. That has been and still is one of our main Malaysian problems, believing every sweet word and promise made by our political leaders even though time and again they lied to us.
For example, Najib promised to repeal the Sedition Act. But he not only failed to repeal the Sedition Act, he amended the Act to make it even worse than before, and thus ending our freedom of speech and our democratic right to question the abuse of power and corruption by our leaders.
No BS: When one is strong, one is not fearful of influence but steadfast in one's own belief. If one is weak in spirit, even a pair of naked knees is feared to arouse the weak-minded.
Ringgit falls to 10-year low on Fitch, Greece
Swipenter: Soon to come - US$1.00 = RM4.00 and S$1.00 = RM3.00. The issue of huge illicit capital outflows is not addressed by Bank Negara Malaysia or the government.
Just look at Greece now on the verge of a financial collapse. Banks are closed to prevent bank runs and so is the stock market. Just imagine, you can only withdraw 60 euros per day from banks. If retailers are allowed to withdraw all their money, all the banks in Greece will collapse in one big financial tsunami.
The financial strains created by the scandalous, corrupt, free-spending and huge borrowing Umno government could result in the country going the way of Greece.
Fair Play: Swipenter, exactly my sentiments, too. What is really surprising is how our nation can be worse off now than during the period when a fixed exchange rate and capital regime were necessary.
Caripasal: Malaysia is heading toward financial calamity soon. Luckily, most of my money was out from the country long ago. It’s still not too late to do so.
The Analyser: Caripasal, it’s attitudes like yours that have led to the lack of national spirit in Malaysia. Whether it’s upper-class Malays, Chinese, or immigrant workers, everyone is out to bleed this country dry.
It’s no wonder this country is desperate for foreign direct investments (FDIs) when selfish people like you think only of your own wealth and nothing of the nation.
MacMac: Hello, Analyser, you should ask the leadership this pertinent question.
Caripasal: Analyser, I expected someone like you to bash me about my patriotism when I posted the comment. Seriously, do you really think a small fry like me is capable of moving the ringgit down? Most Singaporeans invest their monies overseas, and yet the Singapore dollar strengthens against most currencies every day.
No foreign investors prefer Malaysia because of its corrupt government. In fact the ringgit started to weaken since 1980s, without major capital outflows.
If the government is clean and capable, money will 'flow in' and ringgit will remains strong, regardless of what the rakyat do with their monies.
You should perhaps ask yourself, who actually voted for this government for the past 57 years, and resulting in the present shameless and corrupt government? They are responsible for the weak ringgit.
Perak Boleh: I suggest that we reprint the ringgit and add a banana tree to justify its value.
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