Try this at home....have a nice day..
Brunei Local Artist
Funny Local Video - Even though the video was not selected (kalah) in Brunei Video contest, BUT I like and love the clip. It really make me LAUGH....
Video ini berkaitan dengan 49 ways to identify that you are really Brunei...
Have FUN and ENJOY it, guy.
RELIGIOUS ADVICE
ISLAM kata "jangan".Jangan sengaja lewatkan solat. Perbuatan ini Allah tidak suka.
Jangan masuk ke bilik air tanpa memakai alas kaki (selipar). Takut kalau-kalau terbawa keluar najis, mengotori seluruh rumah kita.
Jangan makan dan minum dalam bekas yang pecah atau sumbing. Makruh kerana ia membahayakan.
- Jangan biarkan pinggan mangkuk yang telah digunakan tidak berbasuh. Makruh dan mewarisi kepapaan.
- Jangan tidur selepas solat Subuh, nanti rezeki mahal (kerana berpagi-pagi itu membuka pintu berkat).
- Jangan makan tanpa membaca BISMILLAH dan doa makan Nanti rezeki kita dikongsi syaitan.
- Jangan keluar rumah tanpa niat untuk membuat kebaikan. Takut-takut kita mati dalam perjalanan.
- Jangan pakai sepatu atau selipar yang berlainan pasangan. Makruh dan mewarisi kepapaan.
- Jangan biarkan mata liar di perjalanan. Nanti hati kita gelap diselaputi dosa.
- Jangan menangguh taubat bila berbuat dosa kerana mati boleh datang bila-bila masa.
- Jangan ego untuk meminta maaf pada ibu bapa dan sesama manusia kalau memang kita bersalah.
- Jangan mengumpat sesama rakan taulan. Nanti rosak persahabatan kita hilang bahagia.
- Jangan lupa bergantung kepada ALLAH dalam setiap kerja kita. Nanti kita sombong apabila berjaya. Kalau gagal kecewa pula.
- Jangan bakhil untuk bersedekah. Sedekah itu memanjangkan umur dan memurahkan rezeki kita.
- Jangan banyak ketawa. Nanti mati jiwa
- Jangan biasakan berbohong, kerana ia adalah ciri-ciri munafik dan menghilangkan kasih orang kepada kita.
- Jangan suka menganiaya manusia atau haiwan, Doa makhluk yang teraniaya cepat dimakbulkan ALLAH.
- Jangan terlalu susah hati dengan urusan dunia. Akhirat itu lebih utama dan hidup di sana lebih lama dan kekal selamanya.
- Jangan mempertikaikan kenapa ISLAM itu berkata JANGAN. Sebab semuanya untuk keselamatan kita.
- ALLAH lebih tahu apa yang terbaik untuk hamba ciptaanNya.
- Jangan biarkan SAJE email ni.
- Hantarkan kepada semua saudara islam yang anda kenal !! Wasalam "Sebarkanlah ajaranku walau satu ayat pun" (Sabda Rasulullah SAW) "Nescaya Allah memperbaiki bagimu amalan-amalanmu dan mengampuni bagimu dosa-dosamu.
- Dan barangsiapa mentaati Allah dan Rasul-Nya, maka sesungguhnya ia telah mendapat kemenangan yang besar."
MJ CONSPIRACY (MURDER)
Hopefully my blog will never read by CIA, CNN or other security agency in the world.
MIKAEEL (murder) Conspiracy
Michael Jackson (MJ) was known as the most loving person in the world. He gave up most of his assets for charity and all his life, he fought for equality of the African Americans, AIDS victims, Against Drug Abuse, Against Abortion, Against Child Labor and secretly channelled his properties for the hungry children of the world.
However, he wasn't peace at heart. He always think of himself as a child trapped inside a man's body. Being Peter Pan is all his dream, never to grow up, forever a child. That inspires him to build Neverland - a heaven for children. Children of all ages and races are welcomed to Neverland.. MJ had so much love to give.
However, he made a mistake which he didn't know of the consequences. He saw the peaceful life his brother, Jermaine (Muhammad Abdul Aziz) had as a Muslim - true, Jermaine faced so much pressure that he moved to Bahrain .
In 1989, MJ made a press conference which shocked the world, "I have seen the Islam in the life of my brother, I have read the books about Islam. And I'd love to someday feel the calmness and peace of Islam...."Since that, MJ's life was never the same again.
He was accused of so many accusations against child molestation. MJ was not someone who can deal with much pressure as he is a 'delicate child'. All the extortion and black mail followed after that. Everything he did was being seen as wrong in the eyes of the Media. All these are to influence his fans to hate MJ. If he is hated, then he would not be influencial anymore.
For several years, he stayed in England . Getting motivation from a long time friend, Cat Stevens, who had converted into Islam - named Yusuf Islam. From him, MJ learnt how Yusuf had survived being Muslim.
He made friends with a song writer, Zain Bhikha too, who wrote a song titled, "GIVE THANKS TO ALLAH", which he wanted MJ to sing whenever he is ready.Following his trial, MJ withdrew to Bahrain , where he was the special guest of sheik Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the son of Bahrain ’s king. It was then that Michael began to give conversion more “serious thought.
”MJ stayed in Bahrain for approximately 3 years. He studied Islam, the prayers and learn to read the Koran (al-Quran). Finally, he came back to Los Angeles and in November 2008 MJ had formally converted to Islam in a ceremony at a close friend’s house in Los Angeles .
He perform Haj with the King of Bahrain and son on December 2008. He had a hidden agenda when he wanted to make a final comeback. He annouced in a press conference on March 2009, "This will be my final concert. I'll see you all in July...."He planned that during his concert, he would announce that this is the FINAL concert as he wouldn't be performing anymore. He will declare that he is a Muslim and will only sing with Yusuf Islam and Friends.
At the end of the concert, he will be singing the song, "GIVE THANKS TO ALLAH" with Yusuf Islam. That is the reason why he chose London as his final concert venue instead of the USA . It was because he thought he could escape the USA 's extortion, and that he could perform with yusuf Islam who is in England .
At 12.30am, 25th June 2009, he hugged his production manager and said, "After reherasing for 2 months, I am finally ready for the concert..."Before leaving to sleep, he waved his dancers, "It was a good night everyone. I'll see you all tomorrow..."The next thing... He was pronouced dead at 2.26am....When 911 was called, there are so much questions asked. It is as if they didn't know who MJ is and where he lived. The questions asked are more towards to delay time.
The hospital said the autopsy result can only be obtained after 2 months - very illogical as even the worst African technology could obtain the result in less than 2 weeks.
MJ's family members opt for second private autopsy as they started to feel something fishy is going on. The result came out in about 4 days - MJ was drugged with high dosage of anaesthetic - drug that brings about a reversible loss of consciousness, if used to much could stop the heart from beating.
Another result which was not aired in the media was, MJ's stomach is empty of this drug, but his blood were filled with it - same case as the death of Marilyn Monroe.The private doctors also found many needle marks, afraid to be forced injections given to MJ on his bed.
In CNN Live after a week, Barack Obama was interviewed. And he said, "I love MJ, I grew up listening to his songs. It is a great loss, but rest assured that there is no conspiracy in his death..."Now, why must a President made such statement before the official autopsy result came out? How would he know that there is no conspiracy without the post-mortem result? Seems like someone is afraid of his shadows.
MJ was known to the world as a person who is against drug abuse. Why must he be addicted to drug, then? If he wanted to commit suicide, why rehearse for his concert? And why will he want to see his dancers the next day?Enough about his death. I am sure people around the world is not stupid anymore. These supreme power can fool us during the Marilyn Monroe conspiracy, Martin Luther King and Princess Diana. But in this MJ's case, they left too many loopholes for those who think...!!
MJ left us with this unfinished studio-recorded song, GIVE THANKS TO ALLAH.. You can download this song here: http://www.filefactory.com/file/ahb80ff/n/Micheal_Jackson_-_Give_Thanks_To_Allah_mp3MJ's family was about to give him a Muslim burial with the help of The Brotherhood of Islam.
But, the CIA showed up at Neverland's door - blackmailed them that if they do so publicly, Katherine (MJ's mother) would be pull off from MJ's 3 children's custody as well as MJ's estates. Instead, they'll hire Debbie Rowe for the purpose, and the court will be in their favour.
So much for democracy and fairness...Finally, they agreed to let MJ have a Muslim Burial in Neverland. But in condition, must show to the public a Christian Memorial Service, as to prove to the world that MJ was never a Muslim.
So, Staples Centre was just a normal show. That's why the coffin was closed and sealed.MJ was buried days earlier. The Gold Coffin was empty. They were about to bury the Coffin according to Christianity ways in Hollywood - as in their deal with the USA Government.
These happened, because the USA is afraid of the rising numbers of Muslims in the world. (Sheikh Ha**d)The Brotherhood of Islam
Buletin of Bahrain
Lyric
GIVE THANKS TO ALLAH.
Give thanks to Allah,
for the moon and the starsprays in all day full,
what is and what wastake hold of your imandon’t giving to shaitan oh you who believe please give thanks to Allah.
Allahu Ghefor Allahu Rahim Allahu yuhibo el Mohsinin,
hua Khalikhone hua Razikhone whahoa ala kolli sheiin khadir
Allah is Ghefor Allah is Rahim Allah is the one who loves the Mohsinin,
he is a creator,
he is a sustainer and he is the one who has power over all.
Give thanks to Allah,
for the moon and the starsprays in all day full,
what is and what wastake hold of your imandon’t giving to shaitan oh you who believe please give thanks to Allah.
Allahu Ghefor Allahu Rahim Allahu yuhibo el Mohsinin,
hua Khalikhone hua Razikhone whahoa ala kolli sheiin khadir
Allah is Ghefor Allah is Rahim
Allah is the one who loves the Mohsinin,
he is a creater,
he is a sistainer and he is the one who has power over all.
----end-----
MIKAEEL (murder) Conspiracy
Michael Jackson (MJ) was known as the most loving person in the world. He gave up most of his assets for charity and all his life, he fought for equality of the African Americans, AIDS victims, Against Drug Abuse, Against Abortion, Against Child Labor and secretly channelled his properties for the hungry children of the world.
However, he wasn't peace at heart. He always think of himself as a child trapped inside a man's body. Being Peter Pan is all his dream, never to grow up, forever a child. That inspires him to build Neverland - a heaven for children. Children of all ages and races are welcomed to Neverland.. MJ had so much love to give.
However, he made a mistake which he didn't know of the consequences. He saw the peaceful life his brother, Jermaine (Muhammad Abdul Aziz) had as a Muslim - true, Jermaine faced so much pressure that he moved to Bahrain .
In 1989, MJ made a press conference which shocked the world, "I have seen the Islam in the life of my brother, I have read the books about Islam. And I'd love to someday feel the calmness and peace of Islam...."Since that, MJ's life was never the same again.
He was accused of so many accusations against child molestation. MJ was not someone who can deal with much pressure as he is a 'delicate child'. All the extortion and black mail followed after that. Everything he did was being seen as wrong in the eyes of the Media. All these are to influence his fans to hate MJ. If he is hated, then he would not be influencial anymore.
For several years, he stayed in England . Getting motivation from a long time friend, Cat Stevens, who had converted into Islam - named Yusuf Islam. From him, MJ learnt how Yusuf had survived being Muslim.
He made friends with a song writer, Zain Bhikha too, who wrote a song titled, "GIVE THANKS TO ALLAH", which he wanted MJ to sing whenever he is ready.Following his trial, MJ withdrew to Bahrain , where he was the special guest of sheik Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the son of Bahrain ’s king. It was then that Michael began to give conversion more “serious thought.
”MJ stayed in Bahrain for approximately 3 years. He studied Islam, the prayers and learn to read the Koran (al-Quran). Finally, he came back to Los Angeles and in November 2008 MJ had formally converted to Islam in a ceremony at a close friend’s house in Los Angeles .
He perform Haj with the King of Bahrain and son on December 2008. He had a hidden agenda when he wanted to make a final comeback. He annouced in a press conference on March 2009, "This will be my final concert. I'll see you all in July...."He planned that during his concert, he would announce that this is the FINAL concert as he wouldn't be performing anymore. He will declare that he is a Muslim and will only sing with Yusuf Islam and Friends.
At the end of the concert, he will be singing the song, "GIVE THANKS TO ALLAH" with Yusuf Islam. That is the reason why he chose London as his final concert venue instead of the USA . It was because he thought he could escape the USA 's extortion, and that he could perform with yusuf Islam who is in England .
At 12.30am, 25th June 2009, he hugged his production manager and said, "After reherasing for 2 months, I am finally ready for the concert..."Before leaving to sleep, he waved his dancers, "It was a good night everyone. I'll see you all tomorrow..."The next thing... He was pronouced dead at 2.26am....When 911 was called, there are so much questions asked. It is as if they didn't know who MJ is and where he lived. The questions asked are more towards to delay time.
The hospital said the autopsy result can only be obtained after 2 months - very illogical as even the worst African technology could obtain the result in less than 2 weeks.
MJ's family members opt for second private autopsy as they started to feel something fishy is going on. The result came out in about 4 days - MJ was drugged with high dosage of anaesthetic - drug that brings about a reversible loss of consciousness, if used to much could stop the heart from beating.
Another result which was not aired in the media was, MJ's stomach is empty of this drug, but his blood were filled with it - same case as the death of Marilyn Monroe.The private doctors also found many needle marks, afraid to be forced injections given to MJ on his bed.
In CNN Live after a week, Barack Obama was interviewed. And he said, "I love MJ, I grew up listening to his songs. It is a great loss, but rest assured that there is no conspiracy in his death..."Now, why must a President made such statement before the official autopsy result came out? How would he know that there is no conspiracy without the post-mortem result? Seems like someone is afraid of his shadows.
MJ was known to the world as a person who is against drug abuse. Why must he be addicted to drug, then? If he wanted to commit suicide, why rehearse for his concert? And why will he want to see his dancers the next day?Enough about his death. I am sure people around the world is not stupid anymore. These supreme power can fool us during the Marilyn Monroe conspiracy, Martin Luther King and Princess Diana. But in this MJ's case, they left too many loopholes for those who think...!!
MJ left us with this unfinished studio-recorded song, GIVE THANKS TO ALLAH.. You can download this song here: http://www.filefactory.com/file/ahb80ff/n/Micheal_Jackson_-_Give_Thanks_To_Allah_mp3MJ's family was about to give him a Muslim burial with the help of The Brotherhood of Islam.
But, the CIA showed up at Neverland's door - blackmailed them that if they do so publicly, Katherine (MJ's mother) would be pull off from MJ's 3 children's custody as well as MJ's estates. Instead, they'll hire Debbie Rowe for the purpose, and the court will be in their favour.
So much for democracy and fairness...Finally, they agreed to let MJ have a Muslim Burial in Neverland. But in condition, must show to the public a Christian Memorial Service, as to prove to the world that MJ was never a Muslim.
So, Staples Centre was just a normal show. That's why the coffin was closed and sealed.MJ was buried days earlier. The Gold Coffin was empty. They were about to bury the Coffin according to Christianity ways in Hollywood - as in their deal with the USA Government.
These happened, because the USA is afraid of the rising numbers of Muslims in the world. (Sheikh Ha**d)The Brotherhood of Islam
Buletin of Bahrain
Lyric
GIVE THANKS TO ALLAH.
Give thanks to Allah,
for the moon and the starsprays in all day full,
what is and what wastake hold of your imandon’t giving to shaitan oh you who believe please give thanks to Allah.
Allahu Ghefor Allahu Rahim Allahu yuhibo el Mohsinin,
hua Khalikhone hua Razikhone whahoa ala kolli sheiin khadir
Allah is Ghefor Allah is Rahim Allah is the one who loves the Mohsinin,
he is a creator,
he is a sustainer and he is the one who has power over all.
Give thanks to Allah,
for the moon and the starsprays in all day full,
what is and what wastake hold of your imandon’t giving to shaitan oh you who believe please give thanks to Allah.
Allahu Ghefor Allahu Rahim Allahu yuhibo el Mohsinin,
hua Khalikhone hua Razikhone whahoa ala kolli sheiin khadir
Allah is Ghefor Allah is Rahim
Allah is the one who loves the Mohsinin,
he is a creater,
he is a sistainer and he is the one who has power over all.
----end-----
Kurt Cobain, NIRVANA
The Medias told that Kurt Cobain was dead by himself, suicide. But you are wrong. Read this the true story of Kurt Cobain. 
The LEGENDARY OF Kurt Cobain (Grunge Alternative)
MURDER INVESTIGATION
MURDER INVESTIGATION
Kurt Cobain left a drug rehab center in Marina Del Rey California on April 1, 1994 and was later reported missing. As you probably know, he was found dead just seven days later.
My name is Tom Grant. I'm a California state licensed private investigator and former detective with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. On April 3, 1994, I was hired by Courtney Love, (who was in Los Angeles at the time), to locate her husband after he left a drug rehab center in Marina Del Rey, California. Ms. Love stayed in Los Angeles while I flew to Seattle to search for Cobain with his best friend Dylan Carlson. In fact, Carlson and I had been in the Cobain residence the night before Kurt's body was discovered in the room above the garage.
The police immediately concluded "suicide." I wasn't so sure. Neither was Rosemary Carroll, Courtney Love's own entertainment attorney. Ms. Carroll was also a close friend to both Courtney and Kurt.
Something was wrong here... terribly wrong.
After several months of intensive investigation, including dozens of taped interviews with Cobain's closest friends and family members, I reached the conclusion that Courtney Love and Michael Dewitt, (the male nanny who lived at the Cobain residence), were involved in a conspiracy that resulted in the murder of Kurt Cobain.
After several months of intensive investigation, including dozens of taped interviews with Cobain's closest friends and family members, I reached the conclusion that Courtney Love and Michael Dewitt, (the male nanny who lived at the Cobain residence), were involved in a conspiracy that resulted in the murder of Kurt Cobain.
It appears this was not the first attempt on Cobain's life by Courtney Love. It was obviously, however, the first to succeed.
In December of 1994, I began speaking publicly about the suspicious circumstances surrounding Cobain's death. Attempts to inform the public about this case have been met with physical threats as well as threats of legal action against anyone in the media who "gives Tom Grant a platform."
Motivated by profit rather truth, Courtney Love and her attorneys have taken drastic measures in an effort to keep the public from learning the true facts of this case. In spite of all the hot air, this investigation has received coverage in hundreds of major magazines, television and radio talk shows around the world.
Motivated by profit rather truth, Courtney Love and her attorneys have taken drastic measures in an effort to keep the public from learning the true facts of this case. In spite of all the hot air, this investigation has received coverage in hundreds of major magazines, television and radio talk shows around the world.
As I predicted when I first began speaking out, no legal action has been taken against myself or anyone in the media who have covered this story.
The pathetic cowards of this world can only blow smoke. Once they've been exposed, they run and hide
The events surrounding the death of Kurt Cobain are filled with lies, contradictions in logic, and countless inconsistencies.
Here is just some of...WHAT YOU WERE NEVER TOLD:
COURTNEY LOVE WAS FACING A DIVORCE
COURTNEY LOVE WAS FACING A DIVORCE
Kurt was in the process of leaving Seattle and his wife Courtney, when he was found dead.
Courtney knew Kurt wanted out of the marriage. Just weeks prior to his death, she asked one of her attorneys to get the "meanest, most vicious divorce lawyer" she could find.
SOMEONE WAS USING KURT'S CREDIT CARD
Courtney knew Kurt wanted out of the marriage. Just weeks prior to his death, she asked one of her attorneys to get the "meanest, most vicious divorce lawyer" she could find.
SOMEONE WAS USING KURT'S CREDIT CARD
One of Kurt's credit cards was missing when his body was discovered.
Someone was attempting to use the missing credit card after Cobain died, but the attempts stopped when his body was discovered.
Someone was attempting to use the missing credit card after Cobain died, but the attempts stopped when his body was discovered.
COBAIN WAS IN FEAR OF HIS LIFE
The shotgun found at the scene was purchased BEFORE Cobain left for rehab in Los Angeles, NOT AFTER he fled the rehab as reported by misinformed media sources.
The shotgun was fully loaded with three shells. It was purchased and loaded for protection, not suicide.
The shotgun was fully loaded with three shells. It was purchased and loaded for protection, not suicide.
The police claim there were no legible fingerprints on this shotgun!
The truth is, the shotgun wasn't even checked for fingerprints until May 6th, nearly one month after Cobain's body was found.
The truth is, the shotgun wasn't even checked for fingerprints until May 6th, nearly one month after Cobain's body was found.
THERE WAS NO "SUICIDE" NOTE!!
The note found at the scene by the police was immediately labeled as a "suicide note." The police report states it was "apparently written by Cobain to his wife and daughter, explaining why he had killed himself."
But this note was not addressed to Kurt's wife and daughter and it says nothing about "killing himself!" This note was clearly written to Cobain's fans telling them he was quitting the music business. There was only a short footnote to Courtney and Frances and the handwriting contained in those lines has been questioned by several handwriting experts.
COURTNEY HAD ANOTHER NOTE SHE KEPT IN SECRET!
Courtney was in possession of a second note after Kurt's body was found! SHE DIDN'T TELL ANYONE about this second note until several months later when information about it slipped out during an interview with Rolling Stone Magazine.
The second note, the one that Courtney kept in secret, clearly defines the first note which was found at the scene of Cobain's death. The "second note" from Kurt plainly states he was leaving Courtney and he was leaving Seattle. He was NOT leaving the planet!
COBAIN WAS INJECTED WITH 3 TIMES A LETHAL DOSE OF HEROIN!!
Cobain's heroin, (morphine), blood level was 1.52 mgs per liter. This would require a minimum injection of 225 mgs of heroin, three times a lethal dose, even for a hardcore heroin addict! The drug Diazepam, was also found in Cobain's blood system.
THE OBVIOUS QUESTIONS:
1. If Cobain injected himself with a deliberate heroin overdose, why would he ALSO shoot himself in the head with a shotgun, leaving his baby daughter - the love of his life - with horrific visual images to remember him by? Why not just "go to sleep" on the overdose and never wake up?
2. IF Cobain injected three times a lethal dose of heroin, COULD he then pick up a shotgun and shoot himself? Wouldn't he have been immediately incapacitated?
Based on the heroin, (morphine), blood levels found in Cobain's body, preliminary research indicates Kurt Cobain would have been immediately incapacitated. He could not have picked up that shotgun. He could not have pulled that trigger!
Based on the heroin, (morphine), blood levels found in Cobain's body, preliminary research indicates Kurt Cobain would have been immediately incapacitated. He could not have picked up that shotgun. He could not have pulled that trigger!
IN ADDITION...
Cobain was not barricaded inside the room as reported by misinformed media sources.
The stool which was supposedly wedged" against the door was actually just sitting in front of the two unlocked doors that only led out to a balcony.
The stool which was supposedly wedged" against the door was actually just sitting in front of the two unlocked doors that only led out to a balcony.
Cobain did not leave his Driver�s License out for identification as reported by misinformed media sources.
The first police officer on the scene found Cobain's closed wallet, opened it to remove Kurt's driver's license, and displayed it in order to take a photograph.
THE FACT IS...
The police and the Medical Examiner have no forensic evidence that proves Cobain's death was a suicide. On the other hand, there's a substantial amount of evidence for murder.
The official verdict of "suicide" was simply a rush to judgement which eventually painted the authorities into a corner as reports of so-called "copy-cat" suicides began making the news.
As you examine this case carefully, you're going to discover there's much more to the events surrounding Cobain's death than what you've been told.
Read more:
http://www.cobaincase.com/
Next Tsunami, 22 July 2009
Based on finding of researchers, there will be 2nd Tsunami come to Asia Ocean....For those who believe or alert about what researcher said, so stay at home or save your life at that day. 22 July 2009 is the day of TSUNAMI....I don't believe it, but previously there were news similar about it at Jakarta and The Philippines. So have a nice day.
SCP, 15 July 2009
SCP Ensures All Retirees A Minimum Of $400 A Month(Brudirect: 18 July 2009 06:18 Written by The Brunei Times)
Employees will be required to chip in a monthly minimum of 3.5 per cent of their earnings for the Supplemental Contributory Pension (SCP) scheme when it is implemented next year, according to a circular letter released by the Ministry of Finance on its official website yesterday.
Employers will contribute the equivalent amount. Self-employed citizens or permanent residents will contribute the same amount but the remainder will be shouldered by the government.
Out of the total seven per cent, six per cent will be placed in the employee's SCP while the remainder goes into a "survivorship protection" account, which essentially guarantees the beneficiary in the event of death before the mandatory retirement age.
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on Wednesday announced the new mandatory retirement age of 60 that will come into force on January 1. The current mandatory retirement age is 55.
The SCP is a defined contribution scheme that requires participants and employers to contribute by law every month. As with the existing Employees' Trust Fund (TAP), all citizens and permanent residents working in the public, private and informal sectors are required to join the SCP.
The main objective of the SCP is to ensure everyone will be able to retire at the compulsory age of 60 with a minimum pension of $150 a month. Added with the existing $250 "Old Age" pension, participants will have at least $400 a month to live on for the rest for their lives when they retire.
However there will be a contribution cap for businesses, where employers will only contribute up to a salary of $2,800 salary even if the employee earns more than that. However, the employee can opt to contribute more so as to receive a higher monthly annuity on retirement.
The minimum contribution is $17.50 a month based on a $500 salary. If an employee earns less than $500 a month, the government will top up the contribution to bring it up to $17.50.
The SCP scheme requires a participant to contribute for at least 35 years, beginning from the day he or she starts work. If an employee's seven per cent monthly contribution is still insufficient to enjoy a $150 annuity after he or she retires, the government will help him or her to "catch up" with a maximum contribution of $30 a month.
However, an employee who has joined TAP before the age of 25 will only receive the "catch up" contributions when he or she reaches that age.
Under the survivorship rules, if an employee dies before retirement, the spouse and/or children will receive at least the minimum $900 a month for 15 years. However, if the wife remarries, the payment will be made to the children only.
The SCP is mandatory for participants of the TAP scheme in the private, public as well as the informal sector.
Source:
HM B'day Titah of 15 July 2009
Menjunjung kasih due to the most waiting TITAH from the HM's people (rakyat). Daulat tuanku.
Brunei's Retirement Age Goes Up To 60
(BruDirect: by M K Anwar Wednesday, 15 July 2009 02:27)
BSB - The increase in the mandatory retirement age to 60 years and the introduction of a new Supplemental Contributory Pension scheme were among the highlights of His Majesty the Sultan's titah in conjunction with His Majesty's 63rd birthday, telecast nationwide last night.
His Majesty said that despite the postponement of many of the events to celebrate His Majesty's 63rd birthday, the monarch noted that the zest of July 15 was still strong and fresh as what has been previously.
His Majesty appreciates this spirit and expressed his thanks to everyone for the support.His Majesty highlighted Brunei's continuing peace and prosperity which should make us more committed to increase our efforts to maintain it.
Despite the effects of the global financial crisis can be felt in most countries including Brunei, the nation's economy continues to hang on because of the consistent efforts in strengthening and expanding it since the 1997 financial crisis.
The Sultan added that this is further supported by the positive report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently which stated that the country is implementing a strong macroeconomic policy and an effective management of the oil and gas resources.
His Majesty acknowledged the involvement of everyone especially those who have given their support and assistance in the rehabilitation.
With such enthusiasm, His Majesty was confident that this will increase the welfare and the strength of the country.
Besides facing different natural disasters, floods and landslides, the country is now facing the Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic.
The ruler advised that as a religious country, we not only combat it using the typical way but also increase our prayers, reading of the doa and qunut nazilah and the hajat prayers."Whatever happens, the country's development will continue to move forward," His Majesty said.
On the nation's economy, His Majesty highlighted the National Development Plan 2007-2012, which is a package that can ensure that the nation's economy would expand, improve infrastructure and social development and through it the economic diversification.
Through the NDP, B$9.5 billion has been allocated to implement the development projects and also some B$1.1 billion for industrial and trade development.
Priority will be given in facilitating the industrial activities and the creation of dynamic and progressive local entrepreneurs.
Meanwhile, in the business sector, His Majesty noted that efforts have been made by the relevant government agencies in easing the process of setting up business to a more efficient and same standard as other countries.
Recently, His Majesty's government approved several initiatives such as the land strata title, reduction of the national tender fees and exploring the capabilities of the ICT which all can facilitate and develop the nation's industry and businesses.
In recent years, His Majesty has also stressed the importance in increasing the level of Brunei's food security.
In relation to this, recently an initiative was launched to achieve self-sustainability in the production of rice from 20 per cent in 2010 to 60 per cent by 2015.
Last April, the planting of padi that can be done twice annually using a high quality yield began and hopefully by next month, people will enjoy the first harvest. In line with this, more new sites will be offered to the private sector, locally and abroad for the commercial planting of padi and towards becoming a viable enterprise.
Meanwhile, touching on the issue of poverty, His Majesty stated that the government will continue to increase its efforts in assisting the needy.
One example highlighted by His Majesty is the implementation of the housing assistance project for the poor and needy.
The project involves the joint cooperation by other government agencies, corporate bodies and the public who donate into a fund through the zakat payment obligation.
Again, talking about zakat, His Majesty said that he is yet to see the progress of several issues raised during the Islamic Religious Council meeting held six months ago.
As one of the policies in strengthening the economy through conservation and saving culture, the government encourages this and because of this, His Majesty hoped that the financial institutions will provide the opportunities and ways so that everyone can save and at the same time receive good returns.
Besides this, the laws and regulations must also be strengthened to prevent people form being deceived by illegal activities such as get-rich-quick schemes.
In a commitment to ensure the prosperity and security of the people, His Majesty together with former Malaysian premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi signed Letters of Exchange on the demarcation of maritime boundaries with Malaysia.
His Majesty said that through this agreement, Brunei will have sovereignty on the continental shelf and 200 nautical miles of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
With this, Brunei will enjoy the benefits from the exploration of hydrocarbon and other maritime resources.
More opportunities will be opened wide and these will include investment, businesses and employment especially for those requiring professional skills.
His Majesty also stated that Brunei as an energy producer must use the resources efficiently while preventing wastages.
The monarch believes that time has come for the government agencies to revamp their polices and put forward steps towards efficient use of energy.
One example stated by His Majesty is that every year the government agencies use $68 million worth of electricity and if this can be reduced by 10 per cent, the country can save up to $6.8 million every year.
The approach by several countries like Japan as the most efficient energy user must be taken as an example, His Majesty added.
1). Filling vacancies speeded up
Touching on unemployment, the beloved ruler stated that this is a common economic issue and that the support by several private companies in providing work opportunities is greatly appreciated.
It is understood that the process in filling up a post in the government sector last year took between six and eight months and this has resulted in vacancies in new positions and retirements increasing to 5,000.
In His Majesty's opinion, the process should be shortened so that the number decreases and the applicants don't have to wait that long.
2).New Pension Scheme
On the welfare of the nation's human resource, the government takes their retirement seriously, especially those with low income. Towards this His Majesty announced a new additional retirement scheme called the Supplemental Contributory Pension (SCP). This new scheme is aimed as an addition to the current Employee Provident Fund (TAP).
His Majesty explained that under the new scheme, a retiree will get a minimum monthly annuity after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age.
The SCP is also equipped with a survivorship protection to guarantee a participant's obligation especially if the person dies before reaching the mandatory retirement age.
And just like the TAP scheme, SCP will cover all citizens and permanent residents who are working in the public and private sector. This will also be expanded to the informal sector.
All participants and employers by law must contribute a certain amount every month and part of this will be used as contribution for the survivorship protection.
In order not to burden the employers, especially companies, the calculation of the contributions will be fixed to an appropriate amount.
For TAP participants who are unable to make adequate contributions before they reach retirement, they will also enjoy the benefits of the SCP because His Majesty has consented that the government provide additional assistance to this group in the form of a catch-up contribution or backdated contribution.
The scheme will be enforced from January 1, 2010 and an act will be introduced for its implementation.
3).Retirement age to be 60
His Majesty also took the opportunity to announce that starting January 1, 2010, the mandatory retirement age limit for citizens and permanent residents taking part in the TAP and SCP schemes will be increased to 60 years.
Moving on to the international arena, His Majesty stated that the country will continue to strengthen its bilateral relations and cooperation with other countries.
Brunei, His Majesty acknowledged, will also play a role in regional and international security affairs through participation in peacekeeping missions like what has been done in Southern Philippines, Lebanon and Aceh. The country will also provide humanitarian assistance to those experiencing natural disasters.
In line with the nation's capabilities, the participation in these missions will be considered from time to time.
In concluding the titah, His Majesty expressed his appreciation and thanks to everyone who has contributed their services to the government and also for the efforts in celebrating His Majesty's 63rd birthday this year.
-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
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HM's TITAH 13 July 2009
Titah was deliveried at 13 July 2009. News papers sold like "goring pisang panas" the day after.
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1). Some Government Servants ‘Robots' His Majesty Says
Briefing at Disaster Centre
BSB- In a hard hitting Royal message clearly displeased with the performance of some of his top civil servants the Brunei ruler called their attitude robotic.
They failed to take necessary decisions when mandated to do so, he charged.
In his wide ranging 35-minute royal briefing he also questioned the need for his ministers and deputy ministers to bring large entourage with them to trips abroad.
Perhaps, he feels, it is for their personal benefit. Is that a good idea? He asked. The monarch did not think so. On the other hand a junior officer often travelled alone. Even the embassy in that country would not know about his trip. Is that wise, the ruler asked. Who is going to help him in case of trouble? Being not concerned about the lower rank is not the mark of a good leader.
Some civil servants lack commonsense and are without initiative. All the time they have to be told what to do, the monarch declared in admonishing them.
If they are not told what to do then they would not do anything at all even though they had the mandate to make suitable decisions and take necessary steps that had to do with the safety and the welfare of their officers, the ruler added.
He took the spread of the H1N1 pandemic in the country as an example whereby the heads of departments' defiance in not having the commonsense, ignoring the guidelines set by the Health Ministry, as they continued sending officers abroad.
They were waiting for the directive from the Prime Minister's office on July 7 telling them what to do, the monarch said. But there were some department heads that had the wisdom in not sending their people abroad.
The Brunei ruler was speaking at a briefing of the National Management Disaster Centre in Berakas. He told them to be ready at all times and be on the look out for any potential national disasters such as terrorism, tsunamis or earthquakes.
There have been recently floods, landslides and swine flu pandemic. And these have affected the social activities and resulted in the suspension of the Royal Birthday Celebrations, the ruler told them.
BSB - His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei expressed his unhappiness on many issues and made pointed queries during the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) meeting at the Fire and Rescue Department at the Old Airport yesterday.
Also present was His Royal Highness Prince Hj Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office.
His Majesty clearly made his dislike known on the initiative by government agencies in lobbying for donations for the monarch's birthday celebration.
The monarch questioned why the Islamic Religious Knowledge (IRK) is not among the compulsory core subjects in the new Sistem Pendidikan Negara 21 (SPN21).
The ruler wanted to know why low ranking officials travel alone to attend meetings while big groups accompany high-ranking officers when they travel abroad.
The Sultan also expressed his unhappiness as the initiative to boost self-sufficiency in food supply kicked-started only after the monarch himself repeatedly mentioned about food security in many of his titahs.
His Majesty said in his titah that the NDMC should be forward thinking in looking at events that have not happened but could occur at any time such as terrorism, tsunami and earthquake in the country. His Majesty added that he prays to Allah for the nation to be free from such calamities.
His Majesty and HRH the Crown Prince at the meeting with Cabinet Ministers.
"What are the steps taken or our preparations? We should not laugh at this matter. In Brunei, we hardly see big floods and landslides. But recently such phenomenon (big floods) occurred and the flood reached a level hardly seen before and landslides damaged many houses, buildings and also claimed lives.
"These remind us to be cautious and not to wait for such calamities to happen. This is not right. Now, we are facing Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic, a scary global catastrophe where many social activities have been affected including celebrations in Brunei marking the birthday, which have been postponed. However, I believe the celebratory atmosphere and spirit is still in the air," His Majesty said.
Touching on His Majesty's celebration, the monarch thanked all parties who were involved in making the preparations. The celebrations are organised by the government, private sector and individuals and the monarch appreciates such efforts.
"But I want to comment on the initiatives taken by the government all of which don't please me, as they seem to burden the people. The organising committees make big plans by lobbying earnestly and ask the public to donate. Big companies are the main target.
"Those who come forward to donate would be given publicity, and gatherings would be held to accept the donations. It did not end there. Electronic and print media publish the news where the minister or high ranking officials appear to accept the donation as if the celebration is used to lobby for donation," the Sultan said.
"What I want to question here is whether such lobbying or campaigning for donation is appropriate and for the public to rush to donate for the celebration. In other words, the celebration becomes a tool for the public to donate in a swarm.
"I am convinced that in the name of celebration and with such a tagline, the response could be overwhelming. But the question lies in whether all people are sincere or are they forced to donate. This should be looked into and scrutinised and not be made into an annual routine or trend.
"Frankly speaking, I don't like the celebration to be used as a tool to attract donations or to accumulate donations. Is the budget not enough or is it not joyful enough?" His Majesty asked.
"I don't encourage wastage or to burden the people. What is more important, the celebration runs smoothly.
We organise the event in large scale. In some other instances, we do the budget allocation and then calculate from it. Once the project runs, we demand a company to pay, and on some occasions the company is incapable to pay. The government in turn ends up paying for it. Is this not a disaster? A disaster in burdening the government and bringing misery to the people," the monarch added.
Touching on the Influenza A (H1N1), the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared it as a pandemic on June 11, requiring all countries to take precautionary measures against the spread of the virus. Brunei is no exception. From time to time, the nation has and will take preventive measures, but the cases continue to rise with one death already recorded.
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam is welcomed by the Minister of Home Affairs.
"Our preventive efforts are to advise the public to maintain cleanliness, reduce social activities and to quarantine travellers who have just returned from abroad for a period of seven days.
"All these are just advices. The most important preventive measure is to temporarily prevent Bruneians from travelling to the affected areas, especially to countries worst affected. But this is not being carried out or thought until a circular was issued by the Prime Minister's Office on July 7, 2009.
"However before this, there were ministries or departments that sent their officials overseas including to the affected countries, even though the officials asked others to refrain from going abroad as the virus could spread to other staff or the individual himself/herself or the family.
"Such officials travelled as instruction was yet to be issued by the PM's Office. This is what I did not like to hear. The Heads of Department work just like a robot with no discretion or common sense.
"They just wait for instructions. If there is no instruction, they will not take any steps even though they are mandated to make certain considerations and take logical steps, especially relating to the safety and welfare of the staff," His Majesty said.
"Whilst we tackle H1N1 through health measures, we also recite doa with 'Qunut Nazilah' or Hajat prayer. The more the better as it is a commendable spiritual weapon in Islam especially when we are running out of options particularly when physical control seems to be ineffective as H1N1 cases continue to rise.
"Is it not appropriate for such spiritual efforts to be multiplied? But as I can see, there is no effort to upgrade this. Hajat prayer at mosques on Friday is not as intense as we would expect.
Qunut Nazilah' is only confined to Friday prayers when it could be extended to other prayers. In addition, there is no guidance or encouragement to the public to recite 'doa' or 'Zikir'. We have many religious officers but not even a single officer is seen handling a special programme, be it on television or radio to inform and lead the public on the importance of 'do& and Zikir' in an effort to protect oneself from such pandemic.
"We hardly see on TV any guidance or information such as 'Don Wirid' or `Zikir' which are good to be read and so on. Do you also have to wait for my order to do that?" the monarch asked his Cabinet Ministers.
"Schools have now reopened but there is yet any initiative to ask the students to recite 'ddoa' before learning to seek for Allah's blessings. Is it difficult to do, when religious officials are aware that children's 'ddoa' or prayers are swiftly answered as they are free of sin. Can't you think about this?" His Majesty asked.
"I wish to highlight another example of a big disaster, which is lack of food resources.
We have been independent for a long time, but the self-sufficiency of rice production is just 3.12 per cent. It's like nothing has been done. Has anyone ever thought of it seriously?
"Has anyone ever mentioned or highlighted such a 'magical' (3.12 per cent) figure among the ministers? No one," the Sultan said.
"Why is it not highlighted? Is it because we are scared to plan until I myself mention it repeatedly? Imagine if the supplier stops supplying us due to this crisis or other causes. I wish to mention a neighbouring country as an example whereby their self-sufficiency is 70 per cent. But they still continue and plan to go for 100 per cent self-sufficiency.
"After I repeatedly brought up this matter, the concerned ministry answered the call and praise to Allah, I am now glad to hear that in 2010 we will achieve self-sufficiency of 20 per cent and 60 per cent in 2015. This is the way to prepare and counteract disaster in the form of shortage of food supply and this is the way of looking at matters and not just with a 'wait and see' attitude.
"Six months ago, I attended an Islamic Religious Council meeting where 1 brought up the issue of a huge balance of `Zakat' money, which reached over $100 million. What puzzled me was that why such a huge balance existed. What was the meaning of such balance?
"Is it right that there are no more eligible recipients to receive them? In this context, I emphasised three categories of recipients namely the poor, needy and debtors or `Al-Gharimini.
"Is it true that there are no more poor, needy and 'Al-Gharimin' categories in Brunei? The answer is, they still exist So, if they still exist, how come such a huge balance existed? Why I raised this matter was, the issue of poverty, if left unchecked, would lead to disaster," said the ruler.
"Haven't we heard of people committing many criminal activities due to poverty? People kill due to poverty, people change religion due to poverty. Are these not a problem? This also goes to those who are in debt.
"Praise to Allah, the Islamic Religious Council has settled dues of 190 people under the 'AlGharimin' category for those under the national housing scheme, landless scheme, Kg Sg Bunga and Yayasan housing schemes amounting to two million, three hundred and seventy seven thousand, five hundred and seventy five and fifty four cents, ($2,377,575,54). Money that is still left unspent is around $50 million. Disaster is not just confined to flood, landslide, HINT but also many others," His Majesty said.
"In the field of administration and management, the Islamic Religious Council has outlined a guideline to send officers and staff overseas. There are instances whereby some ministries and departments are not aware of their staff welfare when sending them overseas.
"An officer travels alone to attend meetings, seminars and so on. This matter only happens to low ranked officers while directors (and above) as well as ministers, deputy ministers will be accompanied by many officers and staff and possibly with the diplomatic staff for consultations and discussions.
"Aren't there any similar needs for low ranked officers? The officer travels alone and possibly travels without the knowledge of the diplomatic staff. Is it a right approach or is the idea mature enough?" His Majesty asked.
"I believe it is not a mature idea but an idea that is selfish, an idea that doesn't show concern towards the subordinates.
"I do not see the rationale behind sending an officer alone. In addition, there are risks should the person need any assistance, whom to consult or should the person fall ill. These are the disasters faced by the officer who travels alone.
"If an officer is sent, then whom will he or she refer to in order to exchange ideas should the matter relating to policy arises. The managers and administrators should look into this matter.
"Another issue is when the travelling officer is a woman or when male and female officers who have no legitimate relationship travel together. This is worst in the context of religion, which could jeopardise the family," opined His Majesty.
"Several months ago, we were busy with SPN21. When I look at it, there is an obvious weakness. I found that Islamic Religious Knowledge (IRK) is not in the compulsory core subjects along with Malay, English, Mathematics and Science.
"It is astonishing to note that IRK sits together along with other subjects including music and drama. It is surprising to see IRK along with music and drama and not with the four compulsory core subjects.
"Why Malay subject is part of the compulsory core? Maybe, it is because it is mentioned in the Constitution as the official language. What is lacking in Islamic religion? It is also in the Constitution," His Majesty asked.
"In my opinion, it is more than just a compulsory core as it is the religion from Allah that is obligatory for all Muslims, which otherwise would become a sin for them," the monarch said.
"If the religious subject is taught along with drama and music, the latter (drama and music) would certainly be popular, highly in demand than the former (religious subject) in the context of mankind's psychology. Is this not a problem?" asked His Majesty.
2). Nor Is It A Charity Lobby, He adds
BSB - Do not make the coming Royal Birthday celebrations on July 15 here a media circus or a charity lobby, His Majesty has decreed.
It should not be turned into a publicity stunt whereby top government servants who are members of the celebration committee turn up before television cameras, and appear in newspapers and in the media seen receiving large donations with much fanfare from the donors, especially the larger companies.
Are they all sincere or on the other hand forced to donate? That had to be looked into and investigated and solved, the monarch stated. He did not favour excessive lobbying to celebrate the event.
He did not wish this donation syndrome to become a routine trend each year. He did not want the event to become a charity attraction to attract donations.
Aren't they enough funds? How big and merrier do you want it to be? His Majesty is not asking you to waste money? He doesn't want a big show. What is important is the celebration to run smoothly, the ruler said.
But now it has become excessive doing the large projects and doing them first and paying for it later.
When a project is under way the organization will ask for payment. But some do not pay and in the end the government is asked to pay. What sort of disaster is this?
Disasters burden the government and consequently the people, the ruler warned.
However he thanked all concerned for their efforts to making the celebration a success. Only that he was against excesses. He realised that public and the people participated and he thanked them but he was concerned with the activities of some government officials.
He said he was against bringing hardship on the people.
His Majesty was speaking at the briefing of the National Disaster Centre briefing yesterday.
3). Use Prayers As 'Spiritual Weapons' To Fight Off H1N1 Outbreak: HM
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday stressed the importance of using prayers, doa, zikir as "spiritual weapons" to combat the Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak in the country.
During the meeting with ministers and senior government officials at the National Disaster Management Centre, the monarch spoke of how the country has used normal means, as advised by the health authorities, to deal with the pandemic thus far.
However, His Majesty pointed out that as an Islamic country, Brunei was not doing enough to tap into the advantages of religion to ward off the spread of infection. Doa, Qunut Narita and Sunat Hajat prayers were among the arsenal which should be utilised, His Majesty added.
"We all know that these means are very important (and) that is why we do it," His Majesty said. "They constitute as the spiritual weapons which are encouraged by religion; the more prayers, zikir and Sunat Hajat (we offer to Allah SWT), the better."
Considering the scenario that if we lose the capability to control the spread of infection, should physical means become ineffective as the number of cases continue to rise, would it not be appropriate if these spiritual efforts are increased further, His Majesty asked.
Despite this, the benevolent ruler noted that it did not seem that efforts were being made in this direction. His Majesty observed that the Sunat Hajat prayers, which take place prior to the Friday prayers, was not receiving the response that is hoped for.
"Qunut Nazilah is also only (recited) on Fridays, when instead it can be done during all fardhu (compulsory) prayers," His Majesty pointed out, adding that there was no leadership or encouragement for the public to recite prayers and perform mass zikir.
In the same regard, the monarch also spoke of the lack of special programmes on radio and television to inform the public on the importance of doa and zikir in protecting oneself, as well as the country, from the outbreak.
His Majesty said that the Ministry of Religious Affairs had the human capacity to do this, but there has yet been any development towards this initiative.
"There are a lot of religious officers but not even one has stepped up to organise special programmes on radio and television to inform and lead the public regarding the importance of doa and zikir in protecting oneself and the country from the outbreak," His Majesty said.
The monarch also noted there have been no guidelines or information on doa wirid and zikir and other relevant prayers, which would be beneficial to be practised at this time.
"Does even this (initiative) have to wait for (my approval) as well?"
As schools have now opened, His Majesty said that there has been no initiative to include students to recite prayers for protection against the outbreak, before they start classes.
"What is so hard in carrying this out?" His Majesty asked. "(Especially as) religious people, I believe and realise that doa of children, who bear no sins, are effective."
"Has this not been thought of yet?"
The monarch made these statements in his titan yesterday, which also scrutinised other aspects of the government's operations.
4). Why Is There So Much Excess Of Zakat Funds?
BSB - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday questioned the existence of zakat or tithe collection funds, which amounted to over $100 million.
"What baffles me is that why there is an excess of so much in the funds?" His Majesty asked.
"If there is so much left in the funds, it must mean this is the balance left over after all the funds have been distributed to those who fit the categories of people considered poor and needy."
Delivering his titah at the National Disaster Management Council meeting yesterday, His Majesty asked whether the funds meant that there is no one left in the categories of poor and needy to request for financial assistance, resulting in the WO million worth of tithes.
"Is there really no one else in Brunei who deserves to receive a portion of these funds?" wondered His Majesty as he sought for answers from the relevant authorities in the meeting.
In this context, His Majesty said he would seriously focus on three significant categories of people who deserve to receive the zakat or tithe funds, namely the fakir (destitute and needy), miskin or poor and the algharimin for those who are under heavy debts.
"Is it true that Brunei has no more of these three categories of people that still need our assistance?" asked His Majesty.
His Majesty said that people who fit under the three categories still exist in our society, but asked why is there still so much balance in the funds.
"Why I raise this issue now is because I must simply remind you that poverty, if unchecked, can lead to disaster, aside from the compulsory law of zakat which must be given to those who deserve it and must not be held back," said His Majesty.
"Have we not heard of people committing various crimes due to desperation, people committing suicide because of poverty and even people converting their religion because of poverty."
"Is this not considered a disaster?' asked His Majesty, pointing out that this too can happen to those under heavy debts and the reason Allah (SWT) considered those in debt as one of the categories who deserve a portion of the funds.
"Praise be to Allah because so far, the Islamic Religious Council has approved the payment of debts for 190 people who fall under the A lgharimin category amounting to the sum of $ 2.377 million," said His Majesty.
This is only two million out of the $50 million which is still available. It is possible that there arc many still out there under the Algharimin category who deserve a portion of the zakat funds, said His Majesty.
"We should not underestimate the gravity of this situation as poverty can be considered a disaster in many aspects of the word.
"Disaster is not only floods, landslides or the existence of H1N1 flu. Disaster can exist in many forms," His Majesty added.
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1). Some Government Servants ‘Robots' His Majesty Says
Briefing at Disaster Centre
BSB- In a hard hitting Royal message clearly displeased with the performance of some of his top civil servants the Brunei ruler called their attitude robotic.
They failed to take necessary decisions when mandated to do so, he charged.
In his wide ranging 35-minute royal briefing he also questioned the need for his ministers and deputy ministers to bring large entourage with them to trips abroad.
Perhaps, he feels, it is for their personal benefit. Is that a good idea? He asked. The monarch did not think so. On the other hand a junior officer often travelled alone. Even the embassy in that country would not know about his trip. Is that wise, the ruler asked. Who is going to help him in case of trouble? Being not concerned about the lower rank is not the mark of a good leader.
Some civil servants lack commonsense and are without initiative. All the time they have to be told what to do, the monarch declared in admonishing them.
If they are not told what to do then they would not do anything at all even though they had the mandate to make suitable decisions and take necessary steps that had to do with the safety and the welfare of their officers, the ruler added.
He took the spread of the H1N1 pandemic in the country as an example whereby the heads of departments' defiance in not having the commonsense, ignoring the guidelines set by the Health Ministry, as they continued sending officers abroad.
They were waiting for the directive from the Prime Minister's office on July 7 telling them what to do, the monarch said. But there were some department heads that had the wisdom in not sending their people abroad.
The Brunei ruler was speaking at a briefing of the National Management Disaster Centre in Berakas. He told them to be ready at all times and be on the look out for any potential national disasters such as terrorism, tsunamis or earthquakes.
There have been recently floods, landslides and swine flu pandemic. And these have affected the social activities and resulted in the suspension of the Royal Birthday Celebrations, the ruler told them.
BSB - His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei expressed his unhappiness on many issues and made pointed queries during the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) meeting at the Fire and Rescue Department at the Old Airport yesterday.
Also present was His Royal Highness Prince Hj Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office.
His Majesty clearly made his dislike known on the initiative by government agencies in lobbying for donations for the monarch's birthday celebration.
The monarch questioned why the Islamic Religious Knowledge (IRK) is not among the compulsory core subjects in the new Sistem Pendidikan Negara 21 (SPN21).
The ruler wanted to know why low ranking officials travel alone to attend meetings while big groups accompany high-ranking officers when they travel abroad.
The Sultan also expressed his unhappiness as the initiative to boost self-sufficiency in food supply kicked-started only after the monarch himself repeatedly mentioned about food security in many of his titahs.
His Majesty said in his titah that the NDMC should be forward thinking in looking at events that have not happened but could occur at any time such as terrorism, tsunami and earthquake in the country. His Majesty added that he prays to Allah for the nation to be free from such calamities.
His Majesty and HRH the Crown Prince at the meeting with Cabinet Ministers.
"What are the steps taken or our preparations? We should not laugh at this matter. In Brunei, we hardly see big floods and landslides. But recently such phenomenon (big floods) occurred and the flood reached a level hardly seen before and landslides damaged many houses, buildings and also claimed lives.
"These remind us to be cautious and not to wait for such calamities to happen. This is not right. Now, we are facing Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic, a scary global catastrophe where many social activities have been affected including celebrations in Brunei marking the birthday, which have been postponed. However, I believe the celebratory atmosphere and spirit is still in the air," His Majesty said.
Touching on His Majesty's celebration, the monarch thanked all parties who were involved in making the preparations. The celebrations are organised by the government, private sector and individuals and the monarch appreciates such efforts.
"But I want to comment on the initiatives taken by the government all of which don't please me, as they seem to burden the people. The organising committees make big plans by lobbying earnestly and ask the public to donate. Big companies are the main target.
"Those who come forward to donate would be given publicity, and gatherings would be held to accept the donations. It did not end there. Electronic and print media publish the news where the minister or high ranking officials appear to accept the donation as if the celebration is used to lobby for donation," the Sultan said.
"What I want to question here is whether such lobbying or campaigning for donation is appropriate and for the public to rush to donate for the celebration. In other words, the celebration becomes a tool for the public to donate in a swarm.
"I am convinced that in the name of celebration and with such a tagline, the response could be overwhelming. But the question lies in whether all people are sincere or are they forced to donate. This should be looked into and scrutinised and not be made into an annual routine or trend.
"Frankly speaking, I don't like the celebration to be used as a tool to attract donations or to accumulate donations. Is the budget not enough or is it not joyful enough?" His Majesty asked.
"I don't encourage wastage or to burden the people. What is more important, the celebration runs smoothly.
We organise the event in large scale. In some other instances, we do the budget allocation and then calculate from it. Once the project runs, we demand a company to pay, and on some occasions the company is incapable to pay. The government in turn ends up paying for it. Is this not a disaster? A disaster in burdening the government and bringing misery to the people," the monarch added.
Touching on the Influenza A (H1N1), the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared it as a pandemic on June 11, requiring all countries to take precautionary measures against the spread of the virus. Brunei is no exception. From time to time, the nation has and will take preventive measures, but the cases continue to rise with one death already recorded.
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam is welcomed by the Minister of Home Affairs.
"Our preventive efforts are to advise the public to maintain cleanliness, reduce social activities and to quarantine travellers who have just returned from abroad for a period of seven days.
"All these are just advices. The most important preventive measure is to temporarily prevent Bruneians from travelling to the affected areas, especially to countries worst affected. But this is not being carried out or thought until a circular was issued by the Prime Minister's Office on July 7, 2009.
"However before this, there were ministries or departments that sent their officials overseas including to the affected countries, even though the officials asked others to refrain from going abroad as the virus could spread to other staff or the individual himself/herself or the family.
"Such officials travelled as instruction was yet to be issued by the PM's Office. This is what I did not like to hear. The Heads of Department work just like a robot with no discretion or common sense.
"They just wait for instructions. If there is no instruction, they will not take any steps even though they are mandated to make certain considerations and take logical steps, especially relating to the safety and welfare of the staff," His Majesty said.
"Whilst we tackle H1N1 through health measures, we also recite doa with 'Qunut Nazilah' or Hajat prayer. The more the better as it is a commendable spiritual weapon in Islam especially when we are running out of options particularly when physical control seems to be ineffective as H1N1 cases continue to rise.
"Is it not appropriate for such spiritual efforts to be multiplied? But as I can see, there is no effort to upgrade this. Hajat prayer at mosques on Friday is not as intense as we would expect.
Qunut Nazilah' is only confined to Friday prayers when it could be extended to other prayers. In addition, there is no guidance or encouragement to the public to recite 'doa' or 'Zikir'. We have many religious officers but not even a single officer is seen handling a special programme, be it on television or radio to inform and lead the public on the importance of 'do& and Zikir' in an effort to protect oneself from such pandemic.
"We hardly see on TV any guidance or information such as 'Don Wirid' or `Zikir' which are good to be read and so on. Do you also have to wait for my order to do that?" the monarch asked his Cabinet Ministers.
"Schools have now reopened but there is yet any initiative to ask the students to recite 'ddoa' before learning to seek for Allah's blessings. Is it difficult to do, when religious officials are aware that children's 'ddoa' or prayers are swiftly answered as they are free of sin. Can't you think about this?" His Majesty asked.
"I wish to highlight another example of a big disaster, which is lack of food resources.
We have been independent for a long time, but the self-sufficiency of rice production is just 3.12 per cent. It's like nothing has been done. Has anyone ever thought of it seriously?
"Has anyone ever mentioned or highlighted such a 'magical' (3.12 per cent) figure among the ministers? No one," the Sultan said.
"Why is it not highlighted? Is it because we are scared to plan until I myself mention it repeatedly? Imagine if the supplier stops supplying us due to this crisis or other causes. I wish to mention a neighbouring country as an example whereby their self-sufficiency is 70 per cent. But they still continue and plan to go for 100 per cent self-sufficiency.
"After I repeatedly brought up this matter, the concerned ministry answered the call and praise to Allah, I am now glad to hear that in 2010 we will achieve self-sufficiency of 20 per cent and 60 per cent in 2015. This is the way to prepare and counteract disaster in the form of shortage of food supply and this is the way of looking at matters and not just with a 'wait and see' attitude.
"Six months ago, I attended an Islamic Religious Council meeting where 1 brought up the issue of a huge balance of `Zakat' money, which reached over $100 million. What puzzled me was that why such a huge balance existed. What was the meaning of such balance?
"Is it right that there are no more eligible recipients to receive them? In this context, I emphasised three categories of recipients namely the poor, needy and debtors or `Al-Gharimini.
"Is it true that there are no more poor, needy and 'Al-Gharimin' categories in Brunei? The answer is, they still exist So, if they still exist, how come such a huge balance existed? Why I raised this matter was, the issue of poverty, if left unchecked, would lead to disaster," said the ruler.
"Haven't we heard of people committing many criminal activities due to poverty? People kill due to poverty, people change religion due to poverty. Are these not a problem? This also goes to those who are in debt.
"Praise to Allah, the Islamic Religious Council has settled dues of 190 people under the 'AlGharimin' category for those under the national housing scheme, landless scheme, Kg Sg Bunga and Yayasan housing schemes amounting to two million, three hundred and seventy seven thousand, five hundred and seventy five and fifty four cents, ($2,377,575,54). Money that is still left unspent is around $50 million. Disaster is not just confined to flood, landslide, HINT but also many others," His Majesty said.
"In the field of administration and management, the Islamic Religious Council has outlined a guideline to send officers and staff overseas. There are instances whereby some ministries and departments are not aware of their staff welfare when sending them overseas.
"An officer travels alone to attend meetings, seminars and so on. This matter only happens to low ranked officers while directors (and above) as well as ministers, deputy ministers will be accompanied by many officers and staff and possibly with the diplomatic staff for consultations and discussions.
"Aren't there any similar needs for low ranked officers? The officer travels alone and possibly travels without the knowledge of the diplomatic staff. Is it a right approach or is the idea mature enough?" His Majesty asked.
"I believe it is not a mature idea but an idea that is selfish, an idea that doesn't show concern towards the subordinates.
"I do not see the rationale behind sending an officer alone. In addition, there are risks should the person need any assistance, whom to consult or should the person fall ill. These are the disasters faced by the officer who travels alone.
"If an officer is sent, then whom will he or she refer to in order to exchange ideas should the matter relating to policy arises. The managers and administrators should look into this matter.
"Another issue is when the travelling officer is a woman or when male and female officers who have no legitimate relationship travel together. This is worst in the context of religion, which could jeopardise the family," opined His Majesty.
"Several months ago, we were busy with SPN21. When I look at it, there is an obvious weakness. I found that Islamic Religious Knowledge (IRK) is not in the compulsory core subjects along with Malay, English, Mathematics and Science.
"It is astonishing to note that IRK sits together along with other subjects including music and drama. It is surprising to see IRK along with music and drama and not with the four compulsory core subjects.
"Why Malay subject is part of the compulsory core? Maybe, it is because it is mentioned in the Constitution as the official language. What is lacking in Islamic religion? It is also in the Constitution," His Majesty asked.
"In my opinion, it is more than just a compulsory core as it is the religion from Allah that is obligatory for all Muslims, which otherwise would become a sin for them," the monarch said.
"If the religious subject is taught along with drama and music, the latter (drama and music) would certainly be popular, highly in demand than the former (religious subject) in the context of mankind's psychology. Is this not a problem?" asked His Majesty.
2). Nor Is It A Charity Lobby, He adds
BSB - Do not make the coming Royal Birthday celebrations on July 15 here a media circus or a charity lobby, His Majesty has decreed.
It should not be turned into a publicity stunt whereby top government servants who are members of the celebration committee turn up before television cameras, and appear in newspapers and in the media seen receiving large donations with much fanfare from the donors, especially the larger companies.
Are they all sincere or on the other hand forced to donate? That had to be looked into and investigated and solved, the monarch stated. He did not favour excessive lobbying to celebrate the event.
He did not wish this donation syndrome to become a routine trend each year. He did not want the event to become a charity attraction to attract donations.
Aren't they enough funds? How big and merrier do you want it to be? His Majesty is not asking you to waste money? He doesn't want a big show. What is important is the celebration to run smoothly, the ruler said.
But now it has become excessive doing the large projects and doing them first and paying for it later.
When a project is under way the organization will ask for payment. But some do not pay and in the end the government is asked to pay. What sort of disaster is this?
Disasters burden the government and consequently the people, the ruler warned.
However he thanked all concerned for their efforts to making the celebration a success. Only that he was against excesses. He realised that public and the people participated and he thanked them but he was concerned with the activities of some government officials.
He said he was against bringing hardship on the people.
His Majesty was speaking at the briefing of the National Disaster Centre briefing yesterday.
3). Use Prayers As 'Spiritual Weapons' To Fight Off H1N1 Outbreak: HM
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday stressed the importance of using prayers, doa, zikir as "spiritual weapons" to combat the Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak in the country.
During the meeting with ministers and senior government officials at the National Disaster Management Centre, the monarch spoke of how the country has used normal means, as advised by the health authorities, to deal with the pandemic thus far.
However, His Majesty pointed out that as an Islamic country, Brunei was not doing enough to tap into the advantages of religion to ward off the spread of infection. Doa, Qunut Narita and Sunat Hajat prayers were among the arsenal which should be utilised, His Majesty added.
"We all know that these means are very important (and) that is why we do it," His Majesty said. "They constitute as the spiritual weapons which are encouraged by religion; the more prayers, zikir and Sunat Hajat (we offer to Allah SWT), the better."
Considering the scenario that if we lose the capability to control the spread of infection, should physical means become ineffective as the number of cases continue to rise, would it not be appropriate if these spiritual efforts are increased further, His Majesty asked.
Despite this, the benevolent ruler noted that it did not seem that efforts were being made in this direction. His Majesty observed that the Sunat Hajat prayers, which take place prior to the Friday prayers, was not receiving the response that is hoped for.
"Qunut Nazilah is also only (recited) on Fridays, when instead it can be done during all fardhu (compulsory) prayers," His Majesty pointed out, adding that there was no leadership or encouragement for the public to recite prayers and perform mass zikir.
In the same regard, the monarch also spoke of the lack of special programmes on radio and television to inform the public on the importance of doa and zikir in protecting oneself, as well as the country, from the outbreak.
His Majesty said that the Ministry of Religious Affairs had the human capacity to do this, but there has yet been any development towards this initiative.
"There are a lot of religious officers but not even one has stepped up to organise special programmes on radio and television to inform and lead the public regarding the importance of doa and zikir in protecting oneself and the country from the outbreak," His Majesty said.
The monarch also noted there have been no guidelines or information on doa wirid and zikir and other relevant prayers, which would be beneficial to be practised at this time.
"Does even this (initiative) have to wait for (my approval) as well?"
As schools have now opened, His Majesty said that there has been no initiative to include students to recite prayers for protection against the outbreak, before they start classes.
"What is so hard in carrying this out?" His Majesty asked. "(Especially as) religious people, I believe and realise that doa of children, who bear no sins, are effective."
"Has this not been thought of yet?"
The monarch made these statements in his titan yesterday, which also scrutinised other aspects of the government's operations.
4). Why Is There So Much Excess Of Zakat Funds?
BSB - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday questioned the existence of zakat or tithe collection funds, which amounted to over $100 million.
"What baffles me is that why there is an excess of so much in the funds?" His Majesty asked.
"If there is so much left in the funds, it must mean this is the balance left over after all the funds have been distributed to those who fit the categories of people considered poor and needy."
Delivering his titah at the National Disaster Management Council meeting yesterday, His Majesty asked whether the funds meant that there is no one left in the categories of poor and needy to request for financial assistance, resulting in the WO million worth of tithes.
"Is there really no one else in Brunei who deserves to receive a portion of these funds?" wondered His Majesty as he sought for answers from the relevant authorities in the meeting.
In this context, His Majesty said he would seriously focus on three significant categories of people who deserve to receive the zakat or tithe funds, namely the fakir (destitute and needy), miskin or poor and the algharimin for those who are under heavy debts.
"Is it true that Brunei has no more of these three categories of people that still need our assistance?" asked His Majesty.
His Majesty said that people who fit under the three categories still exist in our society, but asked why is there still so much balance in the funds.
"Why I raise this issue now is because I must simply remind you that poverty, if unchecked, can lead to disaster, aside from the compulsory law of zakat which must be given to those who deserve it and must not be held back," said His Majesty.
"Have we not heard of people committing various crimes due to desperation, people committing suicide because of poverty and even people converting their religion because of poverty."
"Is this not considered a disaster?' asked His Majesty, pointing out that this too can happen to those under heavy debts and the reason Allah (SWT) considered those in debt as one of the categories who deserve a portion of the funds.
"Praise be to Allah because so far, the Islamic Religious Council has approved the payment of debts for 190 people who fall under the A lgharimin category amounting to the sum of $ 2.377 million," said His Majesty.
This is only two million out of the $50 million which is still available. It is possible that there arc many still out there under the Algharimin category who deserve a portion of the zakat funds, said His Majesty.
"We should not underestimate the gravity of this situation as poverty can be considered a disaster in many aspects of the word.
"Disaster is not only floods, landslides or the existence of H1N1 flu. Disaster can exist in many forms," His Majesty added.
BRUNEIAN outside Brunei for criminal
DRUG: CHINA JAILS BRUNEIAN FOR DRUGS
A. BruDirect:
Written by James Kon Tuesday, 07 July 2009 05:43)
http://www.brudirect.com/index.php/200907061956/Second-Stories/china-jails-bruneian-for-drugs.html
Another Caught In Tianjin With Heroin
1). A Bruneian woman, caught trying to smuggle heroin into China earlier this year, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Shanghai Intermediate People's Court of the Republic's People of China. The 26-year-old Bruneian woman was detained, as soon as she arrived at the Pudong International airport on flight MH388 from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on January II, 2009.
2). The latest Bruneian drug mule who has been ensnared by the syndicate is a 29-year-old man, who was detained in Tianjin, China on June 23 for trying to smuggle heroin....also via Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
B. The Brunei Times
By Malai (http://www.bt.com.bn/en/home_news/2009/07/07/heroin_life_term_for_brunei_woman)
3). ...Two other drug smuggling cases involving Bruneians namely in Santiago, Chile and Sydney, Australia are still under investigation...
...believed to be a victim of an international syndicate...The smuggling activity is believed to be the latest modus operandi of an international African drug syndicate which operates through Internet chatting sites and meets up in Malaysia.
A. BruDirect:
Written by James Kon Tuesday, 07 July 2009 05:43)
http://www.brudirect.com/index.php/200907061956/Second-Stories/china-jails-bruneian-for-drugs.html
Another Caught In Tianjin With Heroin
1). A Bruneian woman, caught trying to smuggle heroin into China earlier this year, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Shanghai Intermediate People's Court of the Republic's People of China. The 26-year-old Bruneian woman was detained, as soon as she arrived at the Pudong International airport on flight MH388 from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on January II, 2009.
2). The latest Bruneian drug mule who has been ensnared by the syndicate is a 29-year-old man, who was detained in Tianjin, China on June 23 for trying to smuggle heroin....also via Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
B. The Brunei Times
By Malai (http://www.bt.com.bn/en/home_news/2009/07/07/heroin_life_term_for_brunei_woman)
3). ...Two other drug smuggling cases involving Bruneians namely in Santiago, Chile and Sydney, Australia are still under investigation...
...believed to be a victim of an international syndicate...The smuggling activity is believed to be the latest modus operandi of an international African drug syndicate which operates through Internet chatting sites and meets up in Malaysia.
JoKe CoRnEr
A QUICK LAUGH FOR 5 MINS
Teacher: History is a very interesting subject. It tells you about what had happened in the past.
Student: Please teacher, I don't think I want to study history.
Teacher: Why?
Student: There is no future in it.
Teacher : Ted, if your father has $10 and you ask him for $6, how much would your father still have?
Ted : $10.
Teacher : You don't know maths.
Ted : You don't know my father!
Mother : David, come here.
David : Yes, mum?
Mother : You really disappoint me. Your results are getting worse.
David : But I will only get my report book tomorrow.
Mother : I know that. But I am going to Hong Kong tomorrow, so I am scolding you now.
Father : Why did you fail your mathematics test?
Son : On Monday, teacher said 3+5=8
Father : So?
Son : On Tuesday, she said 4+4=8 And on Wednesday, she said 6+2=8. If she can't make up her mind, how do I know the right answer?
A mother and son were doing dishes while the father and daughter were watching TV in the living room. Suddenly, there was a loud crash of breaking plates, then complete silence. The daughter turned to look at her father.
Daughter: It's mummy!
Father : How do you know?
Daughter: She didn't say anything.
Girl: Do you love me?
Boy: Yes Dear
Girl: Would you die for me?
Boy: No, mine is undying love
Man: How old is your father?
Boy: As old as me
Man: How can that be?
Boy: He became a father only when I was born
Waiter: I've stewed liver, boiled tongue and frog's leg.
Customer: Don't tell me your problems. Give me the menu card.
Teacher: Simon, your composition on 'My Dog' is exactly the same as your brother's.Did u copy his?
Simon: No, teacher, it's the same dog!
Father : Your teacher says she finds it impossible to teach you anything!
Son : That's why I say she's no good!
Teacher: 'Where were u born?'
Student: ' Singapore , Sir.'
Teacher: 'Which part?'
Student: 'All of me, Sir.'
A teacher was asking her class: 'What is the difference between 'unlawful' and 'illegal'?' Only one hand shot up. 'Ok, answer, Joan' said the teacher.
''unlawful' is when u do something the law doesn't allow and 'illegal' is a sick eagle.
' Teacher: 'How come you do not comb your hair?'
Ah Kow: 'No comb, Sir.'
Teacher: 'Use your dad's then.'
Ah Kow: 'No hair, Sir.'
A boy came home from school with his exam results.
'What did u get?' asked his father.
'My marks are under water,' said the boy.
'What do u mean 'under water'?'
'They are all below 'C' (sea) level'
Well, that's the end of the jokes. Hope you had a good laugh! Do send it to all your friends and family so that they will have a good laugh too.:D Have a nice day!
Teacher: History is a very interesting subject. It tells you about what had happened in the past.
Student: Please teacher, I don't think I want to study history.
Teacher: Why?
Student: There is no future in it.
Teacher : Ted, if your father has $10 and you ask him for $6, how much would your father still have?
Ted : $10.
Teacher : You don't know maths.
Ted : You don't know my father!
Mother : David, come here.
David : Yes, mum?
Mother : You really disappoint me. Your results are getting worse.
David : But I will only get my report book tomorrow.
Mother : I know that. But I am going to Hong Kong tomorrow, so I am scolding you now.
Father : Why did you fail your mathematics test?
Son : On Monday, teacher said 3+5=8
Father : So?
Son : On Tuesday, she said 4+4=8 And on Wednesday, she said 6+2=8. If she can't make up her mind, how do I know the right answer?
A mother and son were doing dishes while the father and daughter were watching TV in the living room. Suddenly, there was a loud crash of breaking plates, then complete silence. The daughter turned to look at her father.
Daughter: It's mummy!
Father : How do you know?
Daughter: She didn't say anything.
Girl: Do you love me?
Boy: Yes Dear
Girl: Would you die for me?
Boy: No, mine is undying love
Man: How old is your father?
Boy: As old as me
Man: How can that be?
Boy: He became a father only when I was born
Waiter: I've stewed liver, boiled tongue and frog's leg.
Customer: Don't tell me your problems. Give me the menu card.
Teacher: Simon, your composition on 'My Dog' is exactly the same as your brother's.Did u copy his?
Simon: No, teacher, it's the same dog!
Father : Your teacher says she finds it impossible to teach you anything!
Son : That's why I say she's no good!
Teacher: 'Where were u born?'
Student: ' Singapore , Sir.'
Teacher: 'Which part?'
Student: 'All of me, Sir.'
A teacher was asking her class: 'What is the difference between 'unlawful' and 'illegal'?' Only one hand shot up. 'Ok, answer, Joan' said the teacher.
''unlawful' is when u do something the law doesn't allow and 'illegal' is a sick eagle.
' Teacher: 'How come you do not comb your hair?'
Ah Kow: 'No comb, Sir.'
Teacher: 'Use your dad's then.'
Ah Kow: 'No hair, Sir.'
A boy came home from school with his exam results.
'What did u get?' asked his father.
'My marks are under water,' said the boy.
'What do u mean 'under water'?'
'They are all below 'C' (sea) level'
Well, that's the end of the jokes. Hope you had a good laugh! Do send it to all your friends and family so that they will have a good laugh too.:D Have a nice day!
History Mystery of USA
This article sent by email. Do you like history? If not, please read this. I think you may like it.
Have a history teacher explain this----- if they can.
Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846. John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.. Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.
John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960. Both were particularly concerned with civil rights. Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.
Both Presidents were shot on a Friday. Both Presidents were shot in the head Now it gets really weird. Lincoln 's secretary was named Kennedy. Kennedy's Secretary was named Lincoln . Both were fabled to have been assassinated by Southerners. Both were succeeded by Southerners named Johnson.
Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln , was born in 1808. Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908. John Wilkes Booth, is officially fabled to have assassinated Lincoln , was born in 1839.
Lee Harvey Oswald, is officially fabled to have assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939. Both fabled assassins were known by their three names. Both names are composed of fifteen letters. Now hang on to your seat..
Lincoln was shot at the theater named 'Ford.' Kennedy was shot in a car called ' Lincoln ' made by 'Ford.' Lincoln was shot in a theater and his fabled assassin ran and hid in a warehouse.
Kennedy was shot from a warehouse and his fabled assassin ran and hid in a theater. Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.
And here's the kicker... A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe , Maryland.
A week before Kennedy was shot, he was with Marilyn Monroe.
Creepy huh? Send this to as many people as you can, cause: Hey, this is one history lesson most people probably will not mind reading!
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Tahukah anda bahawa majalah> <http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/54/400list08_The-400-Richest-Americans_Ran> k_15.html> Forbes Top400 telah menyenaraikan Mark Zuckerberg sebagai> individu ke-321 terkaya Amerika daripada 400 individu lain pada 2008? Namun> apa yang lebih penting, Zuckerberg merupakan individu termuda pernah> disenaraikan Forbes, ketika usianya baru mencecah 24 tahun dengan kekayaan> peribadi sebanyak USD1..5 billion. > Tahukah anda bahawa Mark Zuckerberg, CEO Facebook adalah merupakan seorang> ahli aktif kepada sebuah pertubuhan persaudaraan Yahudi Amerika Utara,> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2116949> Alpha Epsilon Pi> Fraternity (AEPi)? > >
Sedikit Info tentang AEPi:> > 1) Diasaskan untuk membantu lelaki Yahudi mencari pasangan Yahudinya. > 2) Ia juga bertujuan untuk mengekal dan menguatkan hubungan sesama Yahudi> diperingkat sekolah tinggi dan di bidang pekerjaan nanti... > 3) Mengekalkan idealisme Yahudi supaya terjaga di sudut nilai, etika, dan> menyiapkan peserta untuk menjadi> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2214267> pemimpin negara> dan organisasi Yahudi pada masa depan dan dalam pelbagai lapangan bidang> profesional. > 4) Mark Zuckerberg termasuk dalam senarai> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2117027> alumni AEPi yang> masyhur namanya. > 5) AEPi berkait secara langsung dengan Israel melalui> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2421027> Ikatan Inisiatif> Israel> 6) AEPi sangat berkait rapat dengan kebanyakan pertubuhan Yahudi/Zionis> antarabangsa seperti> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2558455> AIPAC,> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2558457> Hillel,> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2558479> Israel on Campus> Coalition, Aish HaTorah,> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2558483> Chabad on Campus,> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2558485> Hasbara> Fellowships, <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=3348839>> B'inai Brith International,> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=3348803> Shaare Zedek,> <http://mhmail.malaysiaairlines.com/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx> Chai Lifeline,> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=3348819> Holocaust Museum,> dan <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2558487> Gift of Life.> > Dan tahukah anda bahawa keuntungan Facebook datang daripada iklan-iklan yang> dipapar.
Semakin banyak pengguna dan pengunjung Facebook, maka semakin> banyak pulalah keuntungannya. Pergi ke manakah pula semua keuntungan> tersebut? > Persoalan paling besar di sini ialah, adakah keuntungan besar yang> diperolehi oleh Facebook turut digunakan untuk membiayai dana perang Israel> menentang umat Islam di Gaza, Palestin dan umat Islam di seluruh dunia? > > Korang Masih Nak Guna Facebook Semata Mata Untuk Usha Awek2 Cun?!!> Fikirkanlah. . > > Setiap Sen Yang Kita Berikan Pada Mereka Akan Mengalirkan Darah Saudara Kita> Setitik.> >
Aku tak laa baik sangat. Semayang pun selalu miss. Tapi aku Boikot dan Tinggalkan Facebook sebab aku anggap diorang sebagai saudaraku sendiri. Aku> tak sanggup tengok saudaraku diseksa sedemikian rupa. Aku masih ada> perikemanusiaan. p/s- Artikel pasal Mark Zuckerberg dan Facebook aku ambil bulat2 dari> Sejarah2U <http://sejarah2u.blogspot.com/> so..kepada saudara muslimin> muslimat..tolong war2kn perkara ini!!!!!!
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Aku betul betul tak tau pasal benda nih. Korang tau tak pasal benda nih?!> Ades.. > > Sebab aku tak tau, so aku assume ramai lagi tak tau pasal benda nih. So, aku> tulis jer benda nih utk korang hayati dan renungi. Pada yang dah tau tu> bagus la. Senang aku takyah cakap banyak lagi. Aku baru tau pasal benda nih> petang tadi. Nabi cakap, sampaikan dariku walaupun sepotong ayat. Aku pun> sampaikanlah kat korang. Facebook adalah produk Yahudi!! Sebagaimana kalo> korang ikuti post aku sebelum nih yang> <http://jerungperkasa.com/http:/jerungperkasa.com/agama/tolong-tinggalkan-fo> topages> menyarankan korang meninggalkan Fotopages, kali ni sekali lagi > topages> aku> menyarankan anda semua diluar sana untuk Tinggalkan Facebook Demi Darah> Saudara Kita di Palestin Sana !! Mungkin korang boleh beralih arah ke> Friendster plak. > >
Aku Bukan Cakap Kosong. Baca Dibawah!! > > Tahukah anda bahawa Facebook telah berjaya mengaut keuntungan sebanyak> USD300 juta pada tahun 2008? Ini tidak menghairankan kerana ia disokong oleh> 140 juta pengguna aktif di seluruh dunia dan sejumlah 8.5 juta foto dimuat> turun setiap hari. > Tahukah anda bahawa pengasas Facebook, iaitu Mark Zuckerberg dilahirkan> dalam sebuah keluarga> <http://www.mark-zuckerberg.net/mark-zuckerberg-early-life.asp>> Yahudi-Amerika dan dibesarkan di Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County , New York> ? > Tahukah anda bahawa Mark Zuckerberg semasa menuntut di Universiti Harvard> telah <http://www.mark-zuckerberg.net/mark-zuckerberg-college-years..asp>> menggodam laman sesawang universiti untuk mendapatkan profail peribadi para> pelajar tanpa kebenaran mereka? Maka, adakah jaminan terhadap profail> peribadi para pelanggan Facebook tatkala kini beliau adalah merupakan> CEO-nya? > Tahukah anda bahawa <http://www.time.com/time/> Majalah Time telah> mengiktiraf Zuckerberg dalam ranking ke 52 daripada 101 tokoh sebagai antara> 'tokoh paling berpengaruh dunia 2008ââ'*², iaitu sebaris dengan nama besar> Barrack Obama dan Dalai Lama? >
Tahukah anda bahawa majalah> <http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/54/400list08_The-400-Richest-Americans_Ran> k_15.html> Forbes Top400 telah menyenaraikan Mark Zuckerberg sebagai> individu ke-321 terkaya Amerika daripada 400 individu lain pada 2008? Namun> apa yang lebih penting, Zuckerberg merupakan individu termuda pernah> disenaraikan Forbes, ketika usianya baru mencecah 24 tahun dengan kekayaan> peribadi sebanyak USD1..5 billion. > Tahukah anda bahawa Mark Zuckerberg, CEO Facebook adalah merupakan seorang> ahli aktif kepada sebuah pertubuhan persaudaraan Yahudi Amerika Utara,> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2116949> Alpha Epsilon Pi> Fraternity (AEPi)? > >
Sedikit Info tentang AEPi:> > 1) Diasaskan untuk membantu lelaki Yahudi mencari pasangan Yahudinya. > 2) Ia juga bertujuan untuk mengekal dan menguatkan hubungan sesama Yahudi> diperingkat sekolah tinggi dan di bidang pekerjaan nanti... > 3) Mengekalkan idealisme Yahudi supaya terjaga di sudut nilai, etika, dan> menyiapkan peserta untuk menjadi> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2214267> pemimpin negara> dan organisasi Yahudi pada masa depan dan dalam pelbagai lapangan bidang> profesional. > 4) Mark Zuckerberg termasuk dalam senarai> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2117027> alumni AEPi yang> masyhur namanya. > 5) AEPi berkait secara langsung dengan Israel melalui> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2421027> Ikatan Inisiatif> Israel> 6) AEPi sangat berkait rapat dengan kebanyakan pertubuhan Yahudi/Zionis> antarabangsa seperti> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2558455> AIPAC,> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2558457> Hillel,> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2558479> Israel on Campus> Coalition, Aish HaTorah,> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2558483> Chabad on Campus,> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2558485> Hasbara> Fellowships, <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=3348839>> B'inai Brith International,> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=3348803> Shaare Zedek,> <http://mhmail.malaysiaairlines.com/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx> Chai Lifeline,> <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=3348819> Holocaust Museum,> dan <http://www.aepi.org/site/pp.asp?c=geJQIUOwErH&b=2558487> Gift of Life.> > Dan tahukah anda bahawa keuntungan Facebook datang daripada iklan-iklan yang> dipapar.
Semakin banyak pengguna dan pengunjung Facebook, maka semakin> banyak pulalah keuntungannya. Pergi ke manakah pula semua keuntungan> tersebut? > Persoalan paling besar di sini ialah, adakah keuntungan besar yang> diperolehi oleh Facebook turut digunakan untuk membiayai dana perang Israel> menentang umat Islam di Gaza, Palestin dan umat Islam di seluruh dunia? > > Korang Masih Nak Guna Facebook Semata Mata Untuk Usha Awek2 Cun?!!> Fikirkanlah. . > > Setiap Sen Yang Kita Berikan Pada Mereka Akan Mengalirkan Darah Saudara Kita> Setitik.> >
Aku tak laa baik sangat. Semayang pun selalu miss. Tapi aku Boikot dan Tinggalkan Facebook sebab aku anggap diorang sebagai saudaraku sendiri. Aku> tak sanggup tengok saudaraku diseksa sedemikian rupa. Aku masih ada> perikemanusiaan. p/s- Artikel pasal Mark Zuckerberg dan Facebook aku ambil bulat2 dari> Sejarah2U <http://sejarah2u.blogspot.com/> so..kepada saudara muslimin> muslimat..tolong war2kn perkara ini!!!!!!