Cops call for calm on Made-in-China ‘Allah’ brand socks controversy … but what about Umno Youth chief ‘While sharpening parang (machete) … Get ready Malays’ Akmal?

Share to help stimulate good governance, ensure future of people & M’sia

No News Is Bad News

 Umno Youth Chief Dr Akmal Salleh not only a racial and religious bigot, he is also a role model Umno hypocrite who slams Chinese-related issues like Bak Kut Teh, etc but sends his daughter to a Chinese primary school.

Cops call for calm on Made-in-China ‘Allah’ brand socks controversy … but what about Umno Youth chief ‘While sharpening parang (machete) … get ready Malays’ Akmal?

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22, 2024: Police CID Director Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain has called on religious leaders and influencers to help maintain public calm over the recent controversy related to the socks printed with the word 'Allah' that were unintentionally sold at a few outlets of convenience store chain KK Super Mart.

He also said police have completed their investigation paper regarding the controversy on the sale of socks bearing the word “Allah” and were now awaiting further instructions from the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC).

That is all well and good.

But what about the racist and religious bigoted Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh? No investigations?

Siti Kasim said Akmal wanted to make it seem like he was a saviour and safeguarding Islam. - Screenshot from video, March 21, 2024

Lawyer and social activist Siti Kasim said: “I recently saw a TikTok video where he (Akmal) was seen calling the Malays to be ready. He was seen sharpening a parang (machete) ... this is something the police must act on.

"It is like he is instigating the Malays to create problems. Islam never teaches us all this.”

No News Is Bad News reproduces below news reports on the related issues:

MALAYSIA

Police urge religious figures to help maintain calm over socks issue, warn parties not to take unlawful action

The investigations and actions are being undertaken in accordance with the law, says CID chief.

Updated 20 minutes ago · Published on 22 Mar 2024 3:30PM

CID director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain has said that four investigation papers have been completed and submitted to the Attorney-General's Chambers. The Vibes pic, March 22, 2024

THE POLICE have called on religious leaders and infuencers to help maintain public calm over the recent controversy related to the socks printed with the word 'Allah' that were unintentionally sold at a few outlets of convenience store chain KK Super Mart.

Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said that the case has had an impact on Malaysians who are Muslim while also eliciting strong reactions of concern from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Yang di-Pertuan Agoong Sultan Ibrahim.

"I myself am quite affected by this case, but when I am in the uniform of the Royal Malaysian Police, the investigation carried out must be in accordance with the law," he said.

He stressed that all parties must be patient and not take personal actions in response to the issue.

He advised religious groups to help calm the situation because action is being taken by the authorities, and those who are guilty will be brought to justice according to the provisions of the law.

Recently, images of the stockings with the word 'Allah' on them went viral on social media.

Certain politicians, especially Umno Youth chief Muhamad Akmal Saleh, and groups have made ascerbic statements against KK Super Mart and the local distributor of the socks that were manufactured in China. 

Both parties have apologised over the matter and explained that they were not aware of the wording on the socks, which were part of a supply from the foreign manufacturer containing an assortment of socks with different designs. 

It has been reported that the police found only five pairs of the contentious socks in KK Mart's premises.

Mohd Shuhaily warned that the police will take stern action against individuals who take the law into their own hands.

He urged the public to be patient and put full faith in the investigations and measures carried out by the authorities. – The Vibes, March 22, 2024

MALAYSIA

Cops submit investigation papers, await charges to be laid against KK Supermart, supplier of socks

Man slapped with six months' jail term, RM15,000 fine after pleading guilty in related 'Allah' development.

Updated 1 hour ago · Published on 22 Mar 2024 1:25PM

A KK Super Mart outlet. CID director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said that out of the 174 witness recordings taken by the police, most involved the company's employees, office workers and lorry drivers. Facebook pic.

THE POLICE have completed their investigation paper regarding the controversy on the sale of socks bearing the word “Allah” and are now awaiting further instructions from the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC).

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said that his office is waiting for the latest instructions from the AGC, after 143 police reports were received and a total of 174 witnesses were interviewed.

He said that four investigation papers were completed after some updates.

The AGC is expected to prepare for prosecution against two parties – convenience store chain KK Super Mart and the distribution company that supplied the socks, Xin Jian Chang Sdn Bhd.

Mohd Shuhaily told a press conference today that charges will be brought against these two parties.

Meanwhile, a charge has been made involving one report related to this case in Batu Kikir, Negeri Sembilan, while sentences have been meted out in two other cases.

The first conviction saw a man who pleaded guilty sentenced to six months’ imprisonment and a fine of RM15,000. 

The second case involved a man who was sentenced to spend six months in prison and pay a fine of RM12,000 after he also pleaded guilty..

Commenting further, Mohd Shuhaily said that out of the 174 witness recordings taken by the police, most involved KK Super Mart employees, office workers and lorry drivers.

He said that based on the investigation, the order for the socks with the word “Allah” was made in February, while the distribution was done in early March. The items were first detected on March 13.

Both KK Super Mart and Xin Jian Chang have tendered apologies over the offensive items which were made in China.

Both have explained that they were not aware of the wording on the socks which were part of a supply from the foreign manufacturer containing an assortment of socks with different designs

It has been reported that the police found only five pairs of the contentious socks in KK Mart's premises.

On Wednesday Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar IBrahim had said that any punishment meted out on the parties should not be excessive.

"People commit mistakes just like how we also make mistakes," he said.

He also stressed that those who made the mistake should not be taken to task to the point of being tormented, in obvious reference to the apology tendered by the parties.

"My advice is that one should not rush headlong or follow one’s narrow thinking,” he added. – The Vibes, March 22, 2024

Wednesday 20 December 2023

Akmal Saleh - a role model Umno hypocrite

Share to help stimulate good governance, ensure future of people & M’sia

No News Is Bad News

From Facebook and its original caption: This shit hypocrite, UMNO Youth Chief who rejects UEC (Chinese School Examination Certificate) is seen picking up his daughter who attends a Chinese school. What a joke . Do viral this.

Akmal Saleh - a role model Umno hypocrite

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21, 2023: Truly, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Salleh is pictured picking up his daughter who attends a Chinese school.

And, he has been objecting to the recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Senior Middle Level which is offered through the Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools.

Why then send your daughter to a Chinese school?

No News Is Bad News reproduces below a background on Akmal:

Akmal Saleh is new Umno Youth chief, says Asyraf

Akmal Saleh is the assemblyman for Merlimau and Melaka executive councillor for health and anti-drugs.

FMT Reporters - 11 Mar 2023, 10:38pm

Dr Akmal Saleh, a state executive councillor in Melaka, is reported to have secured the Umno Youth chief’s post. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA: Unofficial results in Umno’s elections show that Melaka assemblyman Dr Akmal Saleh has won the post of Umno Youth chief, according to the retiring leader Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

Asyraf said Akmal had managed to garner the votes of 102 divisions so far, passing the 96 needed to win the post. Umno has a total of 191 divisions.

His rivals for the post were Paya Besar MP and former deputy finance minister Shahar Abdullah, senator Arman Azha Abu Hanifah and Meor Hassan Mat Ali.

Akmal represents Merlimau in the Melaka state assembly and is a state executive councillor for health and anti-drugs. He is also the deputy head of Melaka Umno Youth.

The post of national Youth leader fell vacant when Asyraf decided not to seek re-election. He had been appointed Umno Youth chief in 2018 after the fall of the Barisan Nasional government.

From his Facebook:

 

Dr Akmal Saleh

*Polemik UEC: Kenapa Saya Perlu Persoalkan dan Tugas Kami Sebagai Cermin Kerajaan.*

By Dr Akmal Saleh

Semasa saya belajar di Russia, saya sempat berkenalan dengan ramai rakyat Malaysia, ada yang belajar di sana, ada yang datang untuk melawat rakan-rakan di Universiti saya. Kebanyakannya juga seperti saya merupakan pelajar bidang perubatan. Ada yang miskin, ada yang kaya raya, dari semua bangsa. Setiap dari kami tanam harapan untuk berkhidmat suatu hari nanti di tanah air, untuk bantu merawat anak Malaysia.

Semasa housemanship di Hospital Ampang – housemanship ibarat practical training untuk graduan perubatan, seperti chambering untuk graduan undang-undang - saya berkesempatan untuk berjumpa dengan beberapa rakan graduan perubatan saya sekali lagi di Kuala Lumpur, alangkah terkejutnya saya apabila ada antara mereka yang masih tidak diterima untuk housemanship. Tanya kenapa, rupanya mereka tidak boleh diterima institusi Malaysia kerana mereka tidak mempunyai Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), maklumlah, ada antara mereka yang belajar di luar negara dari kecil. Jadi mereka perlu mengambil SPM July Paper.

Mereka kecewa tetapi mereka faham dan menghormati perlembagaan negara. “Dimana bumi dipijak, disitu langit dijunjung” kata salah seorang dari mereka, akur.

*UEC, Aliran Agama & Tokenisme*

Apabila kerajaan negeri Melaka membuat keputusan untuk menerima Sijil Peperiksaan Bersepadu (UEC) sebagai salah satu syarat sah untuk pengambilan perkhidmat awam di negeri Melaka, saya asyik teringat nasib rakan saya yang terpaksa mengambil kembali SPM July Paper walaupun merupakan graduan perubatan, sekiranya mahu berkhidmat dengan kerajaan Malaysia.

Apa kelebihan UEC sehingga mendapat tempat istimewa sebegitu? Dimana peruntukan untuk UEC dalam perlembagaan negara sehingga tempatnya lebih tinggi dari sijil sarjana luar negara? Apa kelebihan UEC berbanding Sijil Aliran Agama Islam di Malaysia? Kita perlu meletakkan sesuatu di tempatnya, supaya kelak tidak dijadikan kayu aras dimasa hadapan.

Perlukah kerajaan negeri Melaka diingatkan bahawa UEC bukan sebahagian Dasar Pendidikan Kebangsaan? Perlu diingatkan bahawa UEC langsung tidak mengikut silibus yang ditentukan oleh Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (walaupun peperiksaan tersebut berlangsung di Malaysia). Barangkali pejabat Tuan Ketua Menteri Melaka perlu diberi satu Salinan Dasar Pendidikan Kebangsaan untuk ditelaah sebaik mungkin maqasidnya (higher objective).

*Bukan Isu Kaum Tetapi Isu Pembinaan Negara*

Bukan semua rakyat Malaysia etnik Cina ialah pemegang UEC, itu jelas. Tahun 2018, hanya 80 buah sekolah yang menyediakan UEC. Bagaimana pula nasib etnik Cina yang tergelumang dan bertanding dengan pelajar pelajar STPM/SPM yang ramai, disandarkan pula dengan system pemarkahan mengikut graph yang fluctuate. Di mana keadilan kepada mereka? Apa guna mereka mengambil dan bertungkus lumus di sekolah kebangsaan jika nilainya sama juga dengan UEC?

Sekiranya nilai UEC sama sahaja dengan STPM dan SPM, buat apa perlu ke sekolah kebangsaan? Bukankah lebih mudah belajar sesuatu dalam Bahasa ibunda kita? Umur perlu sedar bahawa ini bukan isu kaum! Ini ialah isu pembinaan bangsa dan negara. Saya mahu anak saya membesar dengan rakan etnik cina dan india disisinya, untuk belajar nilai toleransi, dan nilai assimilisasi, saya mahu anak saya kenal bangsa yang juga banyak membantu membina negara Malaysia ini. Saya mahu mereka sedar bahawa semasa Tunku Abdul Rahman ke London untuk membincangkan kemerdekaan Tanah Melayu, mereka semua berkongsi bilik bersama orang cina dan india. Mereka komponen penting dalam sejarah negara kita.

Tetapi mana mungkin anak-anak saya faham nilai toleransi dengan kaum lain sekiranya nanti setiap bangsa hanya belajar di sekolah Bahasa masing-masing? Mana mungkin kita bina persefahaman tanpa assimilisasi? Cukuplah 50 tahun system pelajaran Malaysia memisahkan anak-anak kita.

*Malaysia-Baru, tetapi Tuan Adly Zahari?*

Malaysia bukanlah sebuah negara yang sempurna, negara semuda kita dengan perlembagaan yang diwarisi zaman kolonial juga masih work-in-progress. Kemelut-kemelut politik yang kita hadapi ialah indikasi bahawa perlembagaan negara kita masih ada ruang untuk diperbaiki. Yang jelas ialah perlembagaan dibuat dengan niat untuk membawa kebaikan di masa hadapan. Dasar Pendidikan Kebangsaan dirangka dengan harapan membina sebuah negara-bangsa yang makmur.

Malaysia baru pasca PRU-14 merupakan tempat yang bagus untuk kita semua bina dan merangka masa hadapan kita, namun apa gunanya kalau Tuan Adly Zahari masih dilanda kesombongan yang diwarisi oleh pemerintahan dulu kala?

Polisi yang tidak terbuka untuk berdialog, sifat berdiam diri apabila di persoalkan, keengganan untuk menerima cadangan penambahbaikkan, barangkali di mata Tuan Adly Zahri ini semua merupakan resipi terbaik untuk membina sebuah negara baru yang diidamkan semua.

Pemuda UMNO Jasin sedia berubah, demi memajukan anak bangsa dan membantu hala tuju negara. Kami sedia bekerjasama dengan sesiapa demi kebaikan bersama. Doa kami Tuan Adly Zahari juga berubah hati untuk bekerjasama untuk kebaikan Melaka.

Wallahualam.

*P.S*: Tuan Adly Zahari, tanggungjawab kita ialah pada rakyat Melaka, bukan pada Putrajaya.

*Dr Akmal Saleh*

Ketua Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO Jasin