PETALING JAYA – More than 46,000 Malaysians have signed an online petition calling for Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to take on the post of Education Minister.
The petition titled “Tun Dr Mahathir for Education Minister” on change.org was initiated on Friday evening, shortly after Mahathir announced he would not take up the post following feedback that it would contravene one of Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) election pledges.
Mahathir also stressed that he would not assume the Education portfolio unless there is a demand for him to do so.
Raveen Dev, who started the petition, stated that the signatures would send a clear message to the government that the rakyat believe Mahathir is the best candidate for the position.
“We the rakyat value education reforms and we are confident with Tun Dr Mahathir’s ability to bring much needed change to the education system in this country,” he said.
“If you, like us, believe Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad should be the Education Minister and will bring much needed reforms to the education system in this country, please do take a moment to sign this petition and share it among your friends and family,” he said in the petition pledge.
On Thursday, Mahathir announced that he would be taking on the education portfolio, saying that some methods of teaching in the country which were outdated, needed to be revamped.
In a new Cabinet line-up announced on Friday evening, Simpang Renggam MP Dr Maszlee Malik was named as the new Education Minister.
Mahathir had once served as the Education Minister under the Barisan Nasional government from 1974 to 1977.
Many signatories to the petition had commented positively on the initial idea of having Mahathir as the Education Minister once again.
Steven Tan commented that he believed Mahathir would be the best candidate to improve the country’s education system.
Another signatory, Simon Gan, said that Mahathir had the right qualities in bringing the country’s education to new heights.
“I believe that Tun M is the right person with the right vision, attitude, character and motivation to positively transform the globally lagging education landscape in Malaysia,” he added.
The petition is available at this link: https://www.change.org/p/pakatan-harapan-tun-dr-mahathir-for-education-m…
– Sundaily
Siti Kasim raises objections over Dr Mazlee Malik being Education Minister
PETALING JAYA: Lawyer and activist Siti Kasim has raised objections on Dr Maszlee Malik’s appointment as Education Minister, questioning his stance as a “progressive Muslim”.
“His stand is not acceptance but tolerance. Maybe that is enough for some people but when people talk about tolerating a necessary evil and they are referring to marginalised communities and non-Muslims, the line should be drawn there,” she said on a Facebook post on Saturday (May 18).
When contacted, Siti Kasim said she has nothing against Dr Maszlee personally and that she has in fact met him many times in forums.
However, she is concerned that Dr Maszlee is holding the Education Ministry portfolio as she feels the current education system is heavily influenced by religion.
“I don’t believe in indoctrination from any kind of religion. We should be educating children, not indoctrinating them. How do we know that he would not impose his religious leanings on the education system,” she said.
“I would be very happy if I am proven wrong but I wonder why can’t we appoint someone like Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah,” she added, saying that he had the relevant experience.
She said she would not have raised any objections had Dr Maszlee been appointed to any other ministry.
On her Facebook post, she also shared a link to an online petition for Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to be reinstated as the Education Minister.
The petition was started by Raveen Dev at change.org on Friday (May 18) and is addressed to Pakatan Harapan.
It has received over 57,000 signatures at the time of writing.
Dr Maszlee’s appointment has sparked debates about his experience and views, especially regarding his alleged support of controversial preacher Zakir Naik.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Bangi MP Dr Ong Kian Ming has voiced his support for Dr Maszlee, saying that the latter’s CV is impressive and that he should not merely be seen as an ‘Islamic scholar’. – ANN
Ikhwani Anwarista Appointed Education Minister. Ikhwan (Muslim Brotherhood) Gets Closer And Closer.
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PLEASE PASS THE WORD AND PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION.
Folks I hope you are aware that many Malaysians have become alarmed over the appointment of Dr Maszlee Malik as the Education Minister.
In less than 24 hours over 40,000 Malaysians have signed a Petition demanding that our Prime Minister YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed be reappointed as the Minister of Education. Here is Free Malaysia Today with the story :
new education minister not gone down well with critics, rights activists
point to his leanings to Salafist Islam, similar to Saudi Arabia
concern over Maszlee’s speaking out against non-Sunnis
disappointment with Dr M’s decision to give up education portfolio
An online petition started yesterday
in less than 24 hours, petition reaching 50,000 signatures
over 48,000 signing it (already)
Mahathir initially education minister
I cannot break (promise) at the moment, unless there is a demand that I take up education portfolio,” Dr Mahathir said yesterday
Maszlee, lecturer at International Islamic University
joined PPBM in March
sympathised with Zakir Naik, wanted in India over money laundering, extremism
Zakir received support from Perlis mufti, also closely associated with Maszlee
Maszlee part of Perlis fatwa committee
Asri and Perlis mufti dept under scrutiny from (Suhakam) hearing
case of missing Perlis activist Amri Che Mat
mufti accused by Amri’s wife for harrassing her family
Maszlee close brother in arms of Perlis Mufti
hardliner pretending to be ‘moderate says activist Sheryll Stothard
Siti Kassim described Maszlee as intolerant
portrays himself as “accommodating and open”
Attempts to get Maszlee’s response in vain
calls to him were cut short
My comments : Since yesterday the Whatsapps have gone viral that the new Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik is a ‘closet salafist’.
Actually he is quite an Anwarista and a supporter of the disastrously failed and bunglingly confused Ikhwan Muslimin or Muslim Brotherhood which was founded by Hassan Al Banna in Egypt.
The Ikhwan Muslimin or Muslim Brotherhood is another Arab religious cult that has failed disastrously all over the Middle East.
Dr Maszlee is said to be a protege of Perlis Mufti Dr Mohamed Asri Zainal Abidin.
Another Whatsapp says Maszlee is an AJK of the Majlis Fatwa Perlis.
Here is a graphic making the rounds :
And here is a picture of some of the folks that Maszlee (extreme left) likes to hang out with. Err isnt that fellow sitting across him, the guy who was mentioned in some news about some s_x video ?
He he he mu berape bini ? Mu dah jadi Menteri boleh kahwing lagi !
People who know Maszlee personally say that he is a family friend and supporter of Anwar Ibrahim. While studying in Jordan he used to travel to London and meet the Ikhwan Muslimin crowd over there.
As FMT states above, he has spoken up to support Indian “terror preacher” Zakir Naik
- Assistant professor at Intnl Islamic University Dr Maszlee Malik agreed with Mujahid.
- He said Zakir is a soft-spoken preacher and does not condemn other religions.
- “I urge non-Muslims to hear him out to get a clearer picture on Islam.”
- Zakir’s presence in Malaysia has ruffled feathers, with MIC Youth reportedly lodging multiple police reports against him.
Maszlee has also written many articles in his blog (http://maszleemalik.blogspot.my) in support of Muhammad Morsi the deposed “Muslim Brotherhood” president of Egypt.
Here are some of his writings in support of Mohamed Morsi and the Ikhwan Muslimin or Muslim Brotherhood :
- Kejatuhan kerajaan Morsi ..berpunca daripada kumpulan serpihan Hosni Mubarak
- Pandangan itu disuarakan penganalisis politik Mesir, Dr. Maszlee Malik
- menyifatkan perkembangan berkenaan sebagai sesuatu yang amat malang
- mereka gagalkan usaha Morsi untuk melakukan perubahan di Mesir,” kata pensyarah (UIA) itu
Here is more :
- pensyarah (UIAM) Dr Maszlee Malik berkata, rakyat negara itu meminta ‘kuasa besar’ menghormati demokrasi, kedaulatan undang-undang dan hak rakyat.
- “Gerakan Islam sanggup berpegang kepada prinsip demokrasi berbanding sikap hipokrasi golongan liberal dan sekular yang kononnya ‘menjunjung’ demokrasi dan hak asasi manusia berhubung isu Mesir ini,” katanya.
Gerakan Islam refers to the Ikhwan Muslimin. And exactly repeating the Ikhwan Muslimin views about the Shias:
- Penyelewengan Syiah mencabar perlembagaan negara yang meletakan agama Islam sebagai agama rasmi negara kata Pensyarah Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia, Dr Maszlee Malik.
Now please read this Facebook posting by someone. I received it via WhatsApp.
This FB posting
- begins with a greeting to “Ikhwan”
- congratulates Maszlee Malik
- it mentions a mysterious “top leader kita” (who can that be?)
- it says jangan bimbang dengan DAP dan Tun Dr Mahathir
- ikhwah (brothers) sudah bertapak dalam ppbm
- pastikan ppbm dalam kontrol kita
- ikhwah kita masuk Amanah, PKR, PPBM beramai2
For a certainty Maszlee Malik, the new Minister of Education is pro Ikhwan Muslimin or Muslim Brotherhood.
Not too long ago I mentioned that the Muslim Brotherhood has their candidate running for a Parliamentary seat in our 14th General Elections.
I did not mean Maszlee Malik. I was actually referring to another guy. That other guy (who is now an MP – he won his seat) is in this picture above.
This is the Muslim Brotherhood’s classic infiltration technique. Muslim Brotherhood supporters are in Amanah, PPBM and certainly PKR where Anwar Ibrahim is the Brotherhood’s super star. They are also in PAS.
Anwar Ibrahim says he will be travelling overseas including to some Islamic countries. You can guess he will be meeting his old Ikhwan Muslimin buddies – to huddle and to strategise on issue. Just dont cuddle too much ok.
Folks, they are back. – http://syedsoutsidethebox.blogspot.my/
-SUNDAILY / ANN / SYEDSOUTSIDETHEBOX
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