Time for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) to wield the axe on religious extremism before it is too late for Malaysia

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Time for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) to wield the axe on religious extremism before it is too late for Malaysia

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 11, 2024: The Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) is allocated billions of Ringgit in annual national budgets.

It is time to put all that funds into good use for the socio-economic development and benefit of Muslims.

Since it is gravely concern with Muslims’ exposure to non-halal goods and services, it should use the bulk of its funds to fund vending machines nationwide for the sale of alcoholic beverages, fund the employment of Muslims in halal organisations and businesses, including all Muslims working in non-halal banks and all other organisations.

Yes, it all sounds ridiculous and irrational but that is exactly what the multi-billion Jakim organisation is about.

Former Law Minister Zaid Ibrahim is absolutely right in saying that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) Sultan Ibrahim can help transform Malaysia into a thriving economy.

The King has the power to wield the axe on Jakim extremists, Taliban-like Muslim extremism and extremists while the Cabinet must push back against conservative voices or risk killing tourism and the economy.

No News Is Bad News reproduces below news articles on the religious extremism-related issues:

King can help govt transform Malaysia, says Zaid

FMT Reporters-11 Mar 2024, 12:47 PM

Ex-minister Zaid Ibrahim says the Cabinet must push back against conservative voices or risk killing tourism and the economy.

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim is a modern-thinking, progressive king who could help the nation become more ‘like Dubai or Singapore’, said Zaid Ibrahim. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: Zaid Ibrahim has described Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim as a key ally who can help the government transform Malaysia into a more modern nation.

The former law minister said Sultan Ibrahim is the kind of modern-thinking and progressive king who could help the nation become more “like Dubai or Singapore”.

“Don’t waste the opportunity. Don’t be timid.

“Such transformation not only benefits the economy but changes the character of our people. They will be more thinking people and not just mindlessly follow the preachers,” he said in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Zaid Ibrahim

Zaid said tourism destinations, such as Langkawi, were losing out to the likes of Phuket in Thailand because the latter does not “limit the fun” that tourists can take part in.

He added that certain quarters in the country have sought to equate “having fun” to something that is “immoral”.

This is why certain parties have “issues” with concerts by foreign artistes, the performing arts, fashion shows and beauty contests, despite their potential economic benefits, he said.

Zaid claimed that some Malaysians have been influenced by “religious preachers who want to ban everything enjoyable”, adding that this was unbecoming for a “country that describes itself as modern”.

“Why are we held hostage by those who wish to kill fun and by doing so, slowly decapitate our economy and tourism business?

“I suggest the Cabinet seriously consider pushing back this conservative thinking from taking a stronger hold in the country. Politicians should not be scared of reversing the preachers’ expanding influence. They need to fight back,” he said.

Zaid pointed out that even Saudi Arabia has made moves to modernise the country, knowing that its oil production would not last forever.

 Jakim declares that Muslims cannot touch any alcoholic bottles.

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The following is a comment by Zaid Ibrahim on X.
Oleh Zaid Ibrahim
@zaidibrahim

Vending Machines

An MP from Pulai suggested that beer now be sold through vending machines to prevent Muslim workers in convenience stores from touching the bottle. According to many Muslims, they are not to drink alcoholic beverages and are not allowed even to touch the bottle.
JAKIM has warmly welcomed the suggestion, and we can expect speedy implementation soon
By extension, no Malay drivers should be allowed to drive any vehicles carrying beer bottles. 
No Malay customs officers should be allowed to inspect beer consignments and impose duties.
Lastly, the Ministry of Finance need to employ more non-Muslims quickly as many business and commercial activities in the country are not halal-type
Recently, a well-known Muslim preacher advised a Muslim architect not to follow the instructions of his boss to sketch and draw a plan for a temple, failing which he should look for other work
Looking for a job is hard, but it’s more problematic for a Muslim who follows the preacher's advice.
A website of a religious authority advised Muslims not to work in conventional banks as they are haram.
A Muslim can’t work in any establishment that’s not halal
Since we have thousands of preachers giving advice freely on matters of religion, and this advice has far-reaching consequences and economic ramifications, the govt needs to introduce an agenda for deliberation in the forthcoming Conference of Malay Rulers : The debilitating influence of preachers on the economic advancement of the Malays.
My Comments : Can Malays or should Malays travel to non-Muslim countries? Because in non-Muslim countries almost everything is not halal. Their women do not cover their aurat. So should Malays travel to such countries - for any reason at all.
What beneficial knowledge can Malays possibly gain from non-Muslim countries? Because it is the same knowledge that makes the non-Muslim countries not halal in almost every aspect. It is their same knowledge which makes their women expose their aurat.
So why should Malays go to non-Muslim countries to acquire knowledge which have made them non-Muslim and not halal in the first place?  Should Malays be restricted to travelling to Muslim countries only? Should the passports say : "The bearer of this passport is restricted to travel to member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Countries only"? Or something similar?
The economy will have no choice but to hire more non-Malays.
But there are fewer non-Malays.
So their salaries and wages will go up.
Non-Malays will be paid more than Malays.
Ability to speak Mandarin will NOT be an advantage.
Ability to handle non-halal products will be a significant advantage.