The below is a reproduction from a web blog which my Google Alert picked up just recently. We can see how the Malaysian Indians are angry and concerned about their future under the Malay-Muslim suppression on them. (Lily)
News reports and opinions related to Malay Indians' livelihood and human rights.
A call to All Citizens of the world who value, cherish religious freedom and human rights...
Malasian(sic) Indians（http://malayindians.blogspot.com80）
DO NOT visit Malaysia and DO NOT spend money on those who suppress minority Malaysian Indians and destroy their places of worship.
View from Batu Caves with gigantic Lord Muruga statue looking over devotees.
See videos of brutalities of police state of Malaysia: http://www.indianmalaysian.com/tv_2007_temple_klang.html
About 7% or 1.8 million are Indians; of whom, about 80% are Tamils. Out of 1.8 million, 80% are Hindus.
Hinduism was prevalent in Malaysia prior to the arrival of Islam in the 15th century.
Traces of Hindu influence remain in the Malay language, literature and art.
Indian settlers came to Malaysia from Tamil Nadu in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of these came to work as labourers on rubber plantations, while those who were English-educated occupied more professional positions.
Problem in Malaysia estate Indians started in the early 90s when their estates got sold for industrial , housing purpooses. Several tens of thousands of them became urban slum dwellers and had all the attendant problems -- crime, discrimination, drugs etc. In the estates -- they may have been poor, but had a peaceful life and no worries about housing etc. The temples in those lands suddently became illegal. So while illegal muslim structures moe often thatn not got legal lands, not suprisngly hindu structures did not and were demolished. (This was compounded by the fact that the Islamic state considers the roadside devatas, shrines too many for a small Hindu population and do not undertand the concepts behind them.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Seminar in London: Islam, a blessing to Malaysians?
December, 14, 2007
Islam: A Blessing to Malaysians?
Posted in Malaysia at 7:18 pm by egalitaria
Come to a seminar on “Islam: A Blessing to Malaysians?”
Ibn Khaldun Seminar 2
Jointly Organised by: The Centre for Public Policy Studies & Malaysia Think Tank London
Islam: A Blessing to Malaysians?
Time: 8pm – 10pm
Date: Tuesday, 18th December 2007
Venue: Menara Integriti, Institut Integriti Malaysia (Off Jln Duta) http://www.iim.com.my/v3/st_corporate/petalokasi.php
Entrance is Free of Charge
As a way of life, Islam provides guidance on how one should live one’s life. Muslims believe that the guidance is complete, covers all aspects of life, and is a blessing to all. But why is it that when the word ‘Islam’ is mentioned nowadays, peace and blessing are not necessarily the first thing that come to mind? In this panel discussion, the main speaker will present his thoughts on how Islam could be translated into liberal policies that will give choice and freedom to fellow Malaysians. The main presenter will bring to the table his experience as an ethnic minority Malay Muslim living in Britain, and his experience in British politics. Other panelists will provide critical comments on his presentation.
This event is designed to be an open discussion and a learning platform for everyone, including the panelists, who welcome contributions from the audience.
Main Presenter: Wan Saiful Wan Jan, Director General of Malaysia Think Tank London
Panelists:
• Ustaz Hasrizal Abdul Jamil, Malaysia Think Tank London
• Ven. Choy Chee Kuan, Vice-President, Malaysian Buddhist Association
• Rev. Dr. Hermen Shastri, Secretary-General of Council of Churches Malaysia
• K. Shanmuga, Malaysia Hindu Sangam
About the Main Presenter
Wan Saiful Wan Jan is Director General of Malaysia Think Tank London. Previously, he was at the British Conservative Party Research Department and the Commonwealth Policy Studies Unit. Wan Saiful is a life-member of PAS. While completing his university studies in England, he was actively involved in HIZBI, a movement for Malaysians in the United Kingdom closely associated with PAS. He was among the longest-serving President of HIZBI, and after he stepped down, was appointed as Mursyid. He moved from KL to England in 1993 and has been living there since. In May 2007, he contested in the English local elections as a Conservative Party Candidate. He is actively involved in the Conservative Muslim Forum (CMF) and has co-authored a submission to the shadow cabinet on (British) National and International Security.
Please register by sending your details to tricia_yeoh@cpps.org.my or log onto www.cpps.org.my and www.malaysiathinktank.org for more information.
Posted by S. Kalyanaraman at 4:27 PM
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