Kedah bars concerts

The Star, Friday, 29 August 2008, By Sira Habibu

ALOR STAR: It’s goodbye to rock, reggae, pop and dangdut concerts in Kedah. The Pakatan Rakyat state government has imposed a blanket ban on such concerts until further notice because, it said, such shows could have a negative influence on youths.

“We do not condone any gelek-gelek (gyrating movements) on stage,” said state executive councillor Dr Ismail Salleh.

“We are currently formulating a comprehensive guideline for concerts. Until then, concerts of such nature are banned,” he told The Star here yesterday.

Dr Ismail, who is state PAS liaison committee member, said the state government was not against entertainment.

“We just do not want to allow the type of entertainment that could negatively influence people,” he said.

Dr Ismail said concerts involving nasyid and patriotic songs were allowed. He said the Ambang Merdeka concert at Stadium Darul Aman tomorrow night would proceed.

“We have invited artiste Roy and Kopratasa band to sing patriotic songs,” he said in response to a last-minute cancellation of a daytime mini-concert in Menara Alor Star recently. Dr Ismail said the guidelines on concerts set by Jakim would be implemented in Kedah.

“The federal guidelines are there but, so far, only Kelantan has implemented them,” he said.

P/S: What happen to Islam Hadhari Pak Lah? They make a rule but didn't implement it...such a Musyrik...

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UiTM = Bodoh Sombong

When you, as bumiputeras, object to allow 'others' to study in UiTM, you are deemed to be intellectually afraid to compete academically with 'others'; in this case, 'the non-bumiputras'.

And we are talking about an intake of only 10 % non-bumiputeras, who may NOT even be the cream amongst them.

And when you are scared to compete academically with "others", even if you think you are the best of the lot, you are nothing more than a "one-eyed king in the kingdom of the blind."

Tan Sri Khalid wasn't asking you to compete with the world's best students, nor did he suggest that you compete with the cream of the non-bumiputeras, that's assuming they would be interested to apply for their course of choice at the UiTM.

It says a lot about your weak mindset when 90 % of you are NOT ready to take head-on 10 % of non-bumiputeras in your class rooms and compete with them in the academic exams. You will always be known as, what we call, "intellectual cowards".

The proposal has nothing to do with wanting to deny 10% bumiputeras of tertiary education as there are other universities in the country .

Tan Sri Khalid, as a Malay/bumiputera himself who had seen enough in the private sector of the kind of quality of bumiputera graduates being mass-produced by some of our local public universities, is making his proposal for your own good, for the good of UiTM, for the good of the Malay/bumiputera community and for the good of the country.

The reasons for your objection are more due to your lack of sense of security, your self-worth, your self confidence and your paranoia of 'others', inculcated by the racially-based parochial policies of this UMNO-led Government over the last 50 years.

And that is sadly, the truth, however much you would want to deny.

In any case, the quality of education in UiTM is nothing to crow about when compared to most other local public and private universities. Don't even try to match UiTM's academic performance with renown universities in other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Incidentally, we do NOT agree with blogger Datuk Ruhanie Ahmad that the proposal has anything to do with politics. That is a silly and ridiculous accusation.

All the tough talk by Datuk Ruhanie Ahmad and others in opposing Tan Sri Khalid's proposal is being "bodoh sombong."
Malaysian Unplug

20 Dates for Under RM20

If you're not careful, dating can be a really expensive pastime. To impress your date, you may pull out all the stops -- fancy meals on the town, lavish trips, or high-priced events. But in many cases, there's no need to spend tons of money to create a fantastic date.

For instance, think of all the favorite dates you've experienced. I'm guessing some of them were memorable moments that didn't cost you a lot of money. As long as a date features an activity you and your date enjoy together, there's no need to splurge for every occasion.

I've devised a simple list of 20 date ideas for under 20 dollars.“Whether you want adventure, romance, outdoor exploration, or cultural exposure, there are plenty of low-cost options to choose from.” Whether you want adventure, romance, outdoor exploration, or cultural exposure, there are plenty of low-cost options to choose from.

Adventurous Dates:

1) Play tourist in your city for a day. Buy a guidebook and discover interesting walking tours.
2) If you and your date enjoy photography, pack your cameras and go on a photography adventure together.
3) Dine at an affordable restaurant offering Eastern cuisine -- like Chinese or Indian -- and enjoy a cheaper and more exotic meal than your usual date fare.
4) Check out your local paper or the Internet for free events or festivals in your area.
5) Visit your city's famous landmarks that you probably take for granted or haven't seen since you were a little kid!

Romantic Dates:

1) Hang out at a cozy or charming cafe for a dessert and a drink.
2) Meet for a glass of wine at a wine bar in an interesting area before taking a stroll in the neighborhood.
3) If you've hung out a few times... invite your date over and make a gourmet pizza together.
4) Take a Salsa dance class, which is often cheap or free.
5) Rent a rowboat with your date on a sunny day.

Outdoor Dates:

1) Go on a bike ride or walk that includes a destination offering ice cream or a cold drink.
2) Shoot hoops, play frisbee, or rollerblade. Sports are great for competitive flirting!
3) If one or both of you have a dog, visit a dog park together.
4) Plan a picnic. Impress your date with a fun dish.
5) Go fly a kite (just don't tell your date that or he/she may get offended...)

Cultural Dates:

1) Check out your city's indie bands. It's a great way to support local musicians and the cover is cheap.
2) Go see live comedy. Even if it stinks, you'll still laugh.
3) See an old film at a repertory movie house.
4) Attend a lecture or a workshop on a topic that you're both interested in learning more about.
5) Enjoy a gallery or museum together (many galleries even have pay what you can).

When planning your next date, remember that you can have fun without spending lots of money. Instead of succumbing to a lavish dating routine, substitute the ordinary extravagance with one of my creative options.

P/S: I choose Adventure Date no. 2...say sweet...click2