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Biskut Oreo memang ada tanda salib.
ini bukan lawak, salib yang diguna pakai ialah jenis salib ‘cross of loraine’.
Salib ini dibawa berperang bersama oleh tentera Knight Templar semasa mereka menentang Salahuddin Al Ayubi time peristiwa merebut tanah Baitulmaqdis.
Pembuat biskut yang mereka bentuk biskut oreo ni ialah yang betul2 minat pasal sejarah knight templar.
kenapa kita orang melayu tak viralkan biskut oreo ini?
sbb kita masih malas membaca sejarah, kita cuma minat benda yang viral, yang tak sahih tanpa fakta ilmiah.
anyway ia cuma makanan, tak jejaskan akidah pun.
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29 December 2015
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Stir over Langkawi housing project’s cross-shaped air wells prompts developer to repaint them
Stir over Langkawi project’s cross-shaped air wells prompts developer to paint them over http://bit.ly/1Tnjmcs
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ALOR SETAR – A Langkawi housing project’s rooftop air wells that resembled crosses from afar has prompted the project’s developer to paint over the structures after they created a stir on social media, Malaysia’s The Star reported.
The project’s developer had begun repainting the structures at the project in Kelibang, near Kuah in Langkawi, which resembled crucifixes on Monday (Dec 28), the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) said.
Photos of the roof features hit social media on Dec 22, with some Muslims expressing their displeasure, while others brushed it off as a harmless coincidence.
Kedah and Perlis Rehda chairman Rick Cheng Wooi Seong confirmed that the rectification work began on Monday (Dec 28) and would take about two weeks to complete.
He said he had spoken to the developer and the Langkawi district council to explain the issue, which went viral on social media on Christmas eve.
The appearance of the air wells was just an oversight on the developer’s part, he said, and called on the public not to put pressure on the company on the matter.
Datuk Cheng said air wells are necessary structures in a housing project especially for terraced houses.
“They provide extra lighting and ventilation,” he added. “Many buyers of our members’ housing projects in Kedah are Malay, and I condemn the irresponsible people who posted such pictures online.”
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28 December 2015
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Malay Mail Online
Even letter ‘t’ is a cross, Christian group says in appeal for tolerance
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — The Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM) has urged Malaysians to be less prejudicial over one another’s religions, after air wells that resembled crosses at a housing development in Kedah prompted complaints and the state government’s intervention.
CFM chairman Rev Dr Eu Hong Seng said it was lamentable that such issues were raised over the mere appearance of the air wells, pointing out that not every object that was shaped like a cross was religiously significant to Christians.
“People need to be more broad minded. Something may appear like a cross, but it doesn’t necessarily represent the Christian cross,” he told Malay Mail Online when contacted.
“Even the multiplication sign is a cross; even the letter ’t’ is a cross. This matter is very unfortunate, but I am quite sure the majority of people are not affected by the appearance of the air well.”
Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM) general secretary Rev Dr Hermen Shastri agreed the appearance of the air wells that resembled crosses from certain angles was not Christian iconology, and there was no harm for the Kedah government to order the developer of the housing project in Langkawi to paint over the roofs to obscure the offending parts.
But he also asked the whether the state government was overreacting by issuing such an order for what appeared to be an oversight by the developer.
“If they want to do this because it appears like a religious symbol, and they want to avoid it, then it is up to them,” he said.
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27 December 2015
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Free Malaysia Today
Kedah wants developer to fix ‘cross-like shape’ on rooftops
Housing Exco, Tajul Urus Mat Zain says this is a “sensitive issue of a religious nature” and the “property developer should ensure it is rectified”.
ALOR SETAR: The latest in surreal Malaysia continues with the Kedah state government requesting that a commercial developer “fix” the roof on one of its developments in Langkawi because a snapshot taken showed a shape similar to that of the Christian symbol of a cross on the rooftops.
Some commentators have attributed the cross-like shape to the angle at which the photo was taken, whilst others have derided it as a covert attempt at proselytisation.
According to a report by Sinar Online, Housing Exco, Tajul Urus Mat Zain said that they viewed the issue seriously and hoped that the property developer would give its cooperation in rectifying this. He added that the state would actively monitor the “problem”.
He said, “I request that the relevant property development company look into this problem so that the cross-like shape will no longer be seen on the roof of the houses.”
Speaking to Sinar Harian today, he added, “I do not want this matter prolonged because it is a sensitive issue of a religious nature. The property developer should ensure it is rectified.”
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Yesterday, Kedah state executive councillor in charge of housing Datuk Tajul Urus Mat Zain told Malay Mail Online that the housing developer had been ordered to repaint the fire break walls to match the roof tiles to avoid further confusion.
Tajul Urus said that despite the problem not being a big one, and that the appearance of the cross was not the intention of the developer, the state had to step in because the images had gone viral on social media.
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Malay Mail Online
After Langkawi ‘cross’ controversy, MP asks if cross-shaped KLIA also needs to go
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — A federal lawmaker today questioned whether the cross-shaped Kuala Lumpur International Airport must also be torn down over religious sensitivities, following controversy raised over air wells that resembled the Christian icon at a housing development in Langkawi.
DAP MP Lim Lip Eng was responding to questions on the Kedah government’s move to intervene over complaints against the developer over the offending air wells.
“I have read on Facebook that people say KLIA also is shaped like a cross. Will we be demolishing it?” he said during a press conference at his Segambut office here today.
He then suggested that the individuals who raised the issue were suffering from “eye problems”, after aerial angles of the offending homes showed that the air wells were square rather than cross-shaped.
No, you can’t take down the cross at Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan St Mary, Labuk, Sandakan, Sabah.
.@maryyapkc says ‘no’ to bid to remove cross at school in Sandakan http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/302916
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Deputy Education Minister Mary Yap has put her foot down on attempts to have a cross removed from a primary school in Sabah.
“The cross stays,” she is quoted as saying by Sabah-based Daily Express today.
The school involved is Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan St Mary in Labuk, Sandakan.
Yap, who is also Tawau MP, cited a 2013 Education Ministry circular on mission schools.
“In the circular, it is stated, among other pertinent aspects, that mission schools are allowed to upkeep the ethos and characteristics of these schools.
“So that circular needs to be observed and articulated,” she said.
As such, Yap pointed out, the matter has now been resolved.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/302916
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Free Malaysia Today
Bumburing: Gov’t must explain incidents with crucifix
There should be clear guidelines to avoid incidents which smack of religious discrimination.
KOTA KINABALU: Tamparuli assemblyman Wilfred Mojilip Bumburing, incensed over an incident in Shah Alam where a teacher seized a necklace with a cross from a Sabahan student, wants the authorities concerned to explain whether they had something against the crucifix.
He wants the Education Ministry to step forward and explain the “ruling” that the school concerned, SMK Taman Sri Muda in Shah Alam, had tried to impose on students. “If there’s such a ruling, it should be reviewed and nullified,” he demanded in a statement in no uncertain terms.
“If there’s no such ruling, then there should be guidelines so that such incidents which smack of religious discrimination can be avoided.”
He pointed out that this was not the first incident of its kind and referred to the recent incident at a Church in Taman Medan, Petaling Jaya.
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Malaysiakini
un 23, 2015
Student’s cross necklace seized by school
A secondary school student studying in Shah Alam had his cross-shaped necklace confiscated by his discipline teacher last week.
The student, a pupil at the SMK Taman Sri Muda (Section 25, Shah Alam), was told that he had apparently violated the school’s rules.
His father, Jolis Bied, was told by his 17-year-old son of the matter last Wednesday.
Jolis, who works as a taxi driver, subsequently lodged a police report last Thursday (June 18) at the Sri Muda, Shah Alam police station.
The 50-year-old said his son had worn the necklace for two years and the necklace was used for religious purposes.
Contacted by Malaysiakini, Jolis confirmed that he had lodged the police report but has since withdrawn it.
“Yes, I had lodged the report. But I met the school’s principal last Friday and she has apologised to me.
“I then withdrew it the same day. The problem has been solved,” he said.
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Asked why the school’s discipline teacher had confiscated the necklace, the teacher had said that she had merely followed the rules.
“I said I know that the school rules state that students cannot wear silver and gold.
“But my son’s necklace is made from a piece of string (the same type used for shoelaces) while the cross, made of wood,” he said.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/302802
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Malay Mail Online
Sabah school denies crucifix ban, says religious accessories allowed within limits
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 2 — The Sabah school under the spotlight for allegedly prohibiting the use of the Christian crucifix has denied the ban, claiming instead that students are allowed to wear religious accessories within certain limits.
In a statement released by Sabah Education Department director Datuk Jame Alip late last night, it was explained that students who wish to sport religious symbols must first have their parents notify the school and fill in a form to obtain a “permission card”.
“The reason is to prevent the incident of students forging their parent’s signature and abusing the regulation that allows religious accessories to be worn.
“The school also does not want students wearing religious accessories that are ‘fashionable’, too big or inappropriate that can incite misunderstanding and confusion among other religions,” he said in a statement.
The statement from Jame was based on a report from the school’s principal Chong Nyuk Choon.
According to Chong’s report, the allegation, which was first reported in local Sabah newspaper Daily Express, was baseless and inaccurate.
The school principal explained that the rationale behind the school’s requirement for a “permission card” was merely to help the school authorities distinguish between a religious symbol and a fashion accessory.
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The Rakyat Post
Students banned from wearing crucifix in Sabah school
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 1, 2014:
Christian students are being prohibited from wearing the crucifix in a school in Keningau, with those defying the ban risking caning and suspension, the Daily Express reported.
According to the local English daily, the ban imposed by Sekolah Menengah Ken Wah has angered parents and students as well as caused confusion and uneasiness.
The regulation, it was reported came under Kebersihan Diri (personal cleanliness) and stated that students were barred from wearing jewellery and religious symbols.
“Non-Muslim students, especially Christians, are required to obtain permission first from the school’s disciplinary board if they wish to wear the crucifix,” the Daily Express reported.
The paper reported that the ruling was confirmed by a senior teacher who said students would be issued a pass once they got approval to wear religious symbols on school grounds.
Students were also required to bring along the pass with them to school.
http://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2014/12/01/students-banned-wearing-crucifix-sabah-school/
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