Persoalan sama ada perlu atau tidak Akta Hubungan Kaum diwujudkan di negara kita adalah sangat subjektif dan memerlukan kajian lanjut yang komprehensif serta tidak mempunyai agenda politik tertentu. Ini adalah kerana penggubalan akta ini bukanlah satu ancaman atau ugutan perkauaman di negara kita tetapi hanya akan digunakan sekiranya terdapat pelanggaran dalam hubungan antara kaumyang boleh menjejaskan perpaduan rakyat.
Pada dasarnya akta berkenaan penting bagi memastikan negara sentiasa berada dalam keadaan aman tenteram dan rakyat pelbagai kaum dapat hidup dengan harmoni dan tolaransi.
Di samping itu, akata ini boleh bertindak sebagai mekanisme merapatkan perpaduan dan kesepakatan antara etnik di negara kita.
Kewujudan akta ini juga adalah salah satu bentuk usaha penguatkuasaan kerajaan bagi memastikan keselamatan dan kesejahteraan negara terkawal dan dipelihara sebaik mungkin.
Akta ini kelak diharapkan dapat menjadi landasan pembentukan sebuah masyarakat berbilang kaum yang bersatu hati dengan mengambilkira keadilan dan kesamarataan serta mengelak berlakunya konflik dan perselisehan kaum.
Memalui akta ini juga diharapkan hasrat kerajaan merealisasikan sebuah masyarakat Malaysia ang teguh persefahaman, penuh semangat perpaduan, bersaing secara sihat ke arah melahirkan suasana integrasi kaum yang bersatupadu dan realistik di negara kita dapat dicapai.
Dalam soal perpaduan kaum ini, ramai tokoh pemimpin dan pemikir negara menyambut pemimpin dan pemikir negara menyambut baik cadangan penggubalan akta berkenaan.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Race Relations Models in United Kingdom
The Race Relation Act 1976 was established by the British Parliment tp prevent discrimination on the grounds of race and was later amended by the Race Relations Amendment Act 2000 by including a statutory duty on public bodies to promote race equality, and to demonstrate that procedures to prevent race discrimination are effective.
Items that are covered include discrimination on the grounds of race, colour,nationality, ethnic and national origin in the fields of employment, the provision of goods and services, education and public functions. The amendments covered:
Items that are covered include discrimination on the grounds of race, colour,nationality, ethnic and national origin in the fields of employment, the provision of goods and services, education and public functions. The amendments covered:
- Discrinination by police and other public authorities;
- Specified authorities: general statutory duty;
- Certain appointment functions oputside the employment field;
- Police: extension of liability of chief officers,etc;
- Criminal investigations and proceedings; and
- immigration and asylum appeals.
The Act also established the Commission for racial Equality with a view to review the legislation. In 2003, additional regulation made certain forms of discrimination due to religious beliefs illegal.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Change on Sept.16 "Won't Happen"
Terengganu Pas commissioner Datuk Mustafa Ali said the Sept. 16 date set by Pakatan Rakyat leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for a change in the Federal Government would not occur because of technical and political reasons.
Mustafa said he was speaking as a political observer and was not representing the party.
He said the change could not be effected without a vote of no-confidence on the prime minister or without his resignation.
"Parliment adjourns during Ramadan, there is no one who can cast a vote of no-confidence. Not wvwn having the right numbers of parliment crossing over can have an effect.
"Sept.16 won't see a change in government as I don't see a vote of no-confidence happening now. It. can happen at another sitting."
"Tere is a theory that with the approriate number of signatures presented to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the government could be changed, but the prime minister was appointed by the king and as such, he cannot appoint a new prime minister while he is still. Once appointted, he cannot be fired" he said at a press conference.
Anwar has often stated that he needed about 30 Barisan Nasional MPs to jump ship to form a new government.
Mustafa said fro his experience, a defection by MPs to the opposition had never happened.
Usually, it was the opposition members who crossed over to the government side, hust as it occured in 1994. On why he decided to speak out, Mustafa said he was asked by many people about the change in goverment.
Mustafa said he was speaking as a political observer and was not representing the party.
He said the change could not be effected without a vote of no-confidence on the prime minister or without his resignation.
"Parliment adjourns during Ramadan, there is no one who can cast a vote of no-confidence. Not wvwn having the right numbers of parliment crossing over can have an effect.
"Sept.16 won't see a change in government as I don't see a vote of no-confidence happening now. It. can happen at another sitting."
"Tere is a theory that with the approriate number of signatures presented to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the government could be changed, but the prime minister was appointed by the king and as such, he cannot appoint a new prime minister while he is still. Once appointted, he cannot be fired" he said at a press conference.
Anwar has often stated that he needed about 30 Barisan Nasional MPs to jump ship to form a new government.
Mustafa said fro his experience, a defection by MPs to the opposition had never happened.
Usually, it was the opposition members who crossed over to the government side, hust as it occured in 1994. On why he decided to speak out, Mustafa said he was asked by many people about the change in goverment.
Dr Mahathir 's Return to UMNO
Kedah UMNO will not stand in the way of Tun Dr.Mahathir Mohamad if he wishes to rejoin Umno and will welcome the man who led the party for 22 yaers.
"We hope this move by Dr Mahathir will help strengthen Umno," its liason chief , datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid, told Bernama.
UMNO vice-president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said yesterday the former prime minister, who had announced in May that he was quitting the aprty, had agreed to rejoin UMNO when they met on Saturday. Kubang Pasu UMNO chief Datuk Mohd Johari Baharom, who is deputy minister in the Prime Minister's Department, also said he did not have any problem accepting Dr. mahathir back.
"However,it is up to the supreme council to accept or turn down Dr. mahathir's application"
In Ipoh, supreme council member datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Dr. mahathir should be accepted back into the fold as this would strengthen the party.As a former party president, we have to value hima and his credibility. All grassroot members should receive him back into the party as his advice and guidance are needed."
Negeri Sembelan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan also welcomed Dr. Mahathir's return, aying h even willing to offer his UMNO Rantau branch chief's post to the latter if he was interested . I am confident that his presence in the party would help to further strengthen and unite UMNO." Hasan said after chairing the state executive council meeting at Wisma Negeri.
"We hope this move by Dr Mahathir will help strengthen Umno," its liason chief , datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid, told Bernama.
UMNO vice-president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said yesterday the former prime minister, who had announced in May that he was quitting the aprty, had agreed to rejoin UMNO when they met on Saturday. Kubang Pasu UMNO chief Datuk Mohd Johari Baharom, who is deputy minister in the Prime Minister's Department, also said he did not have any problem accepting Dr. mahathir back.
"However,it is up to the supreme council to accept or turn down Dr. mahathir's application"
In Ipoh, supreme council member datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Dr. mahathir should be accepted back into the fold as this would strengthen the party.As a former party president, we have to value hima and his credibility. All grassroot members should receive him back into the party as his advice and guidance are needed."
Negeri Sembelan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan also welcomed Dr. Mahathir's return, aying h even willing to offer his UMNO Rantau branch chief's post to the latter if he was interested . I am confident that his presence in the party would help to further strengthen and unite UMNO." Hasan said after chairing the state executive council meeting at Wisma Negeri.
Jui Meng declares he's going for MCA presidency
Former MCA vice-president Datuk Chua Jui Meng has decided to contes the post of president in the party elections next month.
He will face vice-president datuk Ong Tee Keat, who had announced his intention in July to vie for the top post, following incumbent Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting's decision not to seek re-election.
"Ive deliberated on this matter for a long time and have been getting feed-back from the grassroots. I strongly feel that the only post that I should go for is the president's post in order to bring about total change and transformatio to the party,"he said at a press conference.
Chua, who took on ka Ting three years ago and lost, said he would be campaigning on a transformation platform, as there was an urgent need to rebuild and restore the party as well as to return it to relevance.
"I contest not out to disrespect to Tee Keat,who is still a good friend and whom I hold in good regard but because the risk is too great for MCA if it did not transform itselve in the next three years."
The former health minister said he was offering himselve as a presidential candidate with experience, passion and who would also bring chjange required to transform MCA.
The Bakri division chief vowed that if elected president, he would swear in front of every member and the media that he will not be corrupt.
"The rest of the party leaders will have to follow suit. Corruption is the worst crime in the eyes of the Chinese and with this, the community will realise our seriousness in tackling graft. Once this is done, we can encourage othe parties to follow suit."
He also said he was not to teaming up with any leaders."My team is the MCA delegates and their votes will determine the party leadership. However, I will welcome the support of anyone."
He will face vice-president datuk Ong Tee Keat, who had announced his intention in July to vie for the top post, following incumbent Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting's decision not to seek re-election.
"Ive deliberated on this matter for a long time and have been getting feed-back from the grassroots. I strongly feel that the only post that I should go for is the president's post in order to bring about total change and transformatio to the party,"he said at a press conference.
Chua, who took on ka Ting three years ago and lost, said he would be campaigning on a transformation platform, as there was an urgent need to rebuild and restore the party as well as to return it to relevance.
"I contest not out to disrespect to Tee Keat,who is still a good friend and whom I hold in good regard but because the risk is too great for MCA if it did not transform itselve in the next three years."
The former health minister said he was offering himselve as a presidential candidate with experience, passion and who would also bring chjange required to transform MCA.
The Bakri division chief vowed that if elected president, he would swear in front of every member and the media that he will not be corrupt.
"The rest of the party leaders will have to follow suit. Corruption is the worst crime in the eyes of the Chinese and with this, the community will realise our seriousness in tackling graft. Once this is done, we can encourage othe parties to follow suit."
He also said he was not to teaming up with any leaders."My team is the MCA delegates and their votes will determine the party leadership. However, I will welcome the support of anyone."
Amaran Polis terhadap penyebar isu perkauman
Timbalan Ketua Polis Negara, Tan Sri Ismail Omar hari ini memberi amaran akan mengambil tindakan tegas terhadap mereka yang cuba menggugat keselamatan dan ketenteraman negara menerusi penyebaran isu berunsur perkauman.
Beliau berkata, tindakan sama turut akan diambil ke atas individu yang cuba mengesploitasi kenyataan berkenaan dalam bentuk blog, khidmata pesanan ringkas(SMS atau khidmat pesanan multimedia(MMS)
Beliau bagi amaran yang keras kepada semua pihak tidak kira siapa mereka itu supaya berhenti membua apa-apa kenyataan berbaur perkauman sama ada dalam media cetak atau media elektronik kerana perbuatan tersebut melanggar undang-undang.
Ismail juga menyarankan orang ramai supaya tidak mengambil sebarang tindakan berdasarklan emosi dan perasaan kerana ia akan menimbulkan suasana kurang selasa di kalangan penduduk pelbagai kaum.
Berhubung kenyataan Ketua UMNO Nahagian Bukit Bendera, Datuk Ahmad Ismail, beliau berkata, polis masih menjalankan siasatanberhubungan kenyataan itu. Beliau jawab pihak polis akan menyiapkan siasatan itu secepat mungkin untuk tindakan selanjutnya.
Beliau meminta orang ramai supaya tidak mudah terpedaya dengan penyebaran kenyataan berbaur perkauman sebaliknya mendapat gambaran yang sebenar-benarnya dengan daripada pihak polis.
Orangramai ramai boleh menghubung Ketua Polis Negara Negeru atau ketua Polig daerah untuk mengetahui keadaan semasa pada bila-bila masa.
Serentak dengan perkembangan semasa juga, beliau telah mengeluarkan arahan kepada Ketua Polis Negeri dan Ketua Polis Daerah supaya meningkatkan pemantauan di tempat-tempat awam.
Beliau menggesa orang ramai supaya menyemai rasa tanggungjawab sebagai rakyat Malaysia dadalam sanubari mereka dan sentiasa mematuhi undangan-undang bagi mengelak sebarang gambaran perkara ti diingini berlaku.
Katanya Malaysia adalah sebuah negara yang berdaulat serta mempunyai undang-undang. Setiap rakyat perlu menghormatinya kerana hanya dengan itu kita dapat menjamin kestabilan
negara.
Beliau berkata, tindakan sama turut akan diambil ke atas individu yang cuba mengesploitasi kenyataan berkenaan dalam bentuk blog, khidmata pesanan ringkas(SMS atau khidmat pesanan multimedia(MMS)
Beliau bagi amaran yang keras kepada semua pihak tidak kira siapa mereka itu supaya berhenti membua apa-apa kenyataan berbaur perkauman sama ada dalam media cetak atau media elektronik kerana perbuatan tersebut melanggar undang-undang.
Ismail juga menyarankan orang ramai supaya tidak mengambil sebarang tindakan berdasarklan emosi dan perasaan kerana ia akan menimbulkan suasana kurang selasa di kalangan penduduk pelbagai kaum.
Berhubung kenyataan Ketua UMNO Nahagian Bukit Bendera, Datuk Ahmad Ismail, beliau berkata, polis masih menjalankan siasatanberhubungan kenyataan itu. Beliau jawab pihak polis akan menyiapkan siasatan itu secepat mungkin untuk tindakan selanjutnya.
Beliau meminta orang ramai supaya tidak mudah terpedaya dengan penyebaran kenyataan berbaur perkauman sebaliknya mendapat gambaran yang sebenar-benarnya dengan daripada pihak polis.
Orangramai ramai boleh menghubung Ketua Polis Negara Negeru atau ketua Polig daerah untuk mengetahui keadaan semasa pada bila-bila masa.
Serentak dengan perkembangan semasa juga, beliau telah mengeluarkan arahan kepada Ketua Polis Negeri dan Ketua Polis Daerah supaya meningkatkan pemantauan di tempat-tempat awam.
Beliau menggesa orang ramai supaya menyemai rasa tanggungjawab sebagai rakyat Malaysia dadalam sanubari mereka dan sentiasa mematuhi undangan-undang bagi mengelak sebarang gambaran perkara ti diingini berlaku.
Katanya Malaysia adalah sebuah negara yang berdaulat serta mempunyai undang-undang. Setiap rakyat perlu menghormatinya kerana hanya dengan itu kita dapat menjamin kestabilan
negara.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Penulis blog Singapura didakwa Hina Hakim
Seorang penulis blog, Gopalan Nair yang didakwa menghina seorang hakim, mengaku tidak bersalah di mahkamah, pada 8 September.
Nair dihadapkan ke mahkamah kerana menuduh seorang hakim 'melacurkan diri' apabila bersekongkol dengan Perdana Menteri, Lee Hsien Loong dan bapanya bekas Perdana Menteri, Lee Kuan Yew dalam kes saman fitnah ke atas seorang pemimpin pembangkang.Nair yang mengaku tidak bersalah mewakili dirinya sendiri ketika dipanggil hakim untuk membela diri.
Hakim Belinda Ang juga pernah mengadili kes terhadap Presiden Parti Demokratik, Chee Soon Juan.
Nair, bekas peguam dan mendapat kerakyatan Amerika Syarikat, dituduh secara menulis di dalam blognya bahawa Ang bertindak tidak lebih sebagai pekerja kepada Lee Kuan Yew dengan melaksanakan setiapa arahannya.
Perbicaraan kes ini akan berlangsung selama 10 hari dan Nair juga akan berhadapan dengan beberapa kes lain di mahkamah.
Nair dihadapkan ke mahkamah kerana menuduh seorang hakim 'melacurkan diri' apabila bersekongkol dengan Perdana Menteri, Lee Hsien Loong dan bapanya bekas Perdana Menteri, Lee Kuan Yew dalam kes saman fitnah ke atas seorang pemimpin pembangkang.Nair yang mengaku tidak bersalah mewakili dirinya sendiri ketika dipanggil hakim untuk membela diri.
Hakim Belinda Ang juga pernah mengadili kes terhadap Presiden Parti Demokratik, Chee Soon Juan.
Nair, bekas peguam dan mendapat kerakyatan Amerika Syarikat, dituduh secara menulis di dalam blognya bahawa Ang bertindak tidak lebih sebagai pekerja kepada Lee Kuan Yew dengan melaksanakan setiapa arahannya.
Perbicaraan kes ini akan berlangsung selama 10 hari dan Nair juga akan berhadapan dengan beberapa kes lain di mahkamah.
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