Category: Cultural EN

by CAP President Haji S.M.Mohamed Idris Ramadhan is the most sacred month in the Muslim calendar when the noble Qur’an was revealed to our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. as a guidance to mankind.  It prescribes fasting as a way to attain Taqwa (God-consciousness) and the Prophet is reported to have narrated:  “Allah said, every action of the son of Adam is for him except fasting, for that...

Pokémon Go, a location-based augmented reality game, does not need much introduction as the game has been downloaded more than 130 million times worldwide since its initial launch on 6 July 2016. However, Ars Technica reported that the game which had almost 45 million daily users in July, declined to just over 30 million since the start of August. The technical on-line magazine said that the...

We are in the last few days of Ramadhan when Muslims are required to spend more time in prayer, introspection and giving charity.  Regrettably, they are bombarded with advertisements to buy and consume more. “Hari Raya Sales”, “Raya Ni Mesti Cun, Jualan Hebat up to 50%” are some of the advertisements to tempt consumers. Advertising sales without misleading consumers and violating...

“Ramadan Buffet…The Buka Puasa feast in this hotel is recognized to be among the most exciting spreads…has drawn an increasing number of patrons for corporate entertainment and family dining… The menu comprises more than 100 dishes daily…as you break your fast to the tantalizing treats available, live Ghazal Asli music fills the air…a Surau is made available for our Muslim patrons’...

Today is the beginning of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and Muslims worldwide will observe fasting and in the evening perform the tarawih prayer in mosques and surau. Ramadan is a holy month, a month when the al-Quran that is full of lessons for mankind was revealed. We should be prepared to welcome this month with the hope that it will make us a better human being in the sight of Allah SWT....

CAP calls on the government to ensure that all poultry slaughter houses that the poultry supplied to the Muslims should have halal certificates. This matter is urgent in view of the doubts raised concerning the halal status of method and process of slaughtering chickens in the slaughterhouses in the country. The cleanliness of the centres have also come under wide criticism. Every time the issue...

CAP is disturbed to note the number of abuse cases involving children reported of late. Toddlers being sexually abused, a stepchild apparently beaten to death, young girls raped — the list goes on. Alarmingly, parents or caregivers are the perpetrators in many cases of child abuse. These are the very people that society expects to protect the child. It has been said that society reaps what...