JAKARTA, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-based International Malay Secretariat is prepared to propagate the vision of towering Malays worldwide to encourage the Malays to become a dynamic group and capable of contributing to their countries.
President of the secretariat, Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib, said that though the concept of the towering Malays originated in Malaysia from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, its benefits, vision and objectives also benefited the Malays in other countries.
"Especially in this era of globalisation, the Malays must emerge as a towering race, have a global attitude and spirit, and have an important role in whatever field in the world," he told Bernama here today.
He will put forward the concept by the Umno President to the Malay leaders in meetings and congresses at the international level, or at least to share with them the vision of bringing glory to the Malay race.
He said there were an estimated 300 million Malays in the world with almost 200 million of them in Indonesia, and with concerted efforts, they could contribute for the good of the global community.
Muhammad, who is also Umno Information Chief, said that with such a huge population, the Malays should have their own economic networking.
"As the Malays are associated closely with Islam, it cannot be avoided if the Malay image of being good and peace-loving can also help restore the image of Islam in the eyes of the world, what more now when Islam is linked to terrorism," he added.
Muhammad, who is also the Malaysian National Silat Federation (Pesaka) president, is here with other leaders of silat organisations from several countries as guests of the Ikatan Pencak Silat Seluruh Indonesia (IPSI) in conjunction with its 57th anniversary celebration.
The highlight of the celebration is the Pencak Silat Award Night 2005, the main itinerary of which is the conferment of the "Pendekar Kehormat" award to Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at Padepokan Pencak Silat in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah here at 7 pm tonight.
On the Malay art of self-defence, Muhammad said it played an important role in strengthening the resilience of the Malays.
"Don't look and assess the silat only through its assault tactics because the art ensures spiritual fulfilment of one's physical development to become a good individual capable of confronting challenges," he added.
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11 July 2005
SILAT MASTER AMONG 330 PEOPLE HONOURED BY PENANG
PENANG, July 11 (Bernama) -- Seni Silat Lincah Malaysia founder Datuk Omardin Mauju was among 338 conferred state honours and awards today in conjunction with the 67th birthday of Penang Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas last Saturday.
Omardin received the Darjah Mulia Pangkuan Negeri (DMPN), which carries the title "Datuk" at the second session of the investiture at Dewan Sri Pinang here.
Sixteen people received the Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN), which also carries the title "Datuk".
They included Penang Development Corporation (PDC) General Manager Datuk Ahmad Fuad Ismail, Sixth Brigade Commander Brig-Jen Allatif Mohamed Noor and Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP) President Md Aris Ariffin.
Fourteen people received the Darjah Johan Negeri (DJN) and five, the Bintang Cemerlang Negeri (BCN).
Fifty-five people received the Pingat Kelakuan Terpuji (PKT). 123 the Pingat Jasa Kebaktian (PJK), 118 the Pingat Jasa Masyarakat (PJM) and six, the Pingat Bakti Setia (PBS).
So far, 476 of the 1,307 people honoured have received their awards. The others will receive theirs tomorrow and on Thursday.
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Omardin received the Darjah Mulia Pangkuan Negeri (DMPN), which carries the title "Datuk" at the second session of the investiture at Dewan Sri Pinang here.
Sixteen people received the Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN), which also carries the title "Datuk".
They included Penang Development Corporation (PDC) General Manager Datuk Ahmad Fuad Ismail, Sixth Brigade Commander Brig-Jen Allatif Mohamed Noor and Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP) President Md Aris Ariffin.
Fourteen people received the Darjah Johan Negeri (DJN) and five, the Bintang Cemerlang Negeri (BCN).
Fifty-five people received the Pingat Kelakuan Terpuji (PKT). 123 the Pingat Jasa Kebaktian (PJK), 118 the Pingat Jasa Masyarakat (PJM) and six, the Pingat Bakti Setia (PBS).
So far, 476 of the 1,307 people honoured have received their awards. The others will receive theirs tomorrow and on Thursday.
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18 June 2005
SILAT DEVELOPS STRONG IDENTITY, SAYS MUHAMMAD
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- National Silat Federation President Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib said tonight the Malay traditional martial arts form of silat could help build an individual's sense of tradition, ethics and values.
"Through the theory and practice of silat, a strong sense of sportmanship as well as a high level of discipline is developed.
"This means that the Malays can forge forward into the international arena in more ways than one," he said at a dinner of the Seni Silat Cekak Association of Malaysia.
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"Through the theory and practice of silat, a strong sense of sportmanship as well as a high level of discipline is developed.
"This means that the Malays can forge forward into the international arena in more ways than one," he said at a dinner of the Seni Silat Cekak Association of Malaysia.
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12 June 2005
Seni Silat Lincah plans to form Silat Faculty at USM
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The Seni Silat Lincah Organisation Malaysia (PSSLM) plans to set up a silat faculty at Universiti Science Malaysia (USM) as a move to uphold the identity of the martial art.
Its founder Datuk Omardin Mauju said he had sent a proposal to the university and was waiting for a reply.
"We held priliminary discussions with the university and they suggested that we write and make a formal proposal. This we already did and we are now waiting for the reply," he told reporters here, today.
He had earlier attended the opening of the 27th annual general meeting of the organisation by Information Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir.
Omardin said among the aims of the faculty was to gather the experts from all the barnches of silat who could teach the art to others.
"He said currently silat is being practised in 50 countries and the faculty could also draw these people to study the art here.
Meanwhile, Abdul Kadir said his ministry would assist the organisation to expand through the electronic media.
RTM had aired the programme "Mahaguru", a silat programme but it had ended.
"I will also seek to enable the various silat groups to participate in the Merdeka celebrations," he said.
Abdul Kadir also launched the organisation's website at www.silatlincah.com.my.
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Its founder Datuk Omardin Mauju said he had sent a proposal to the university and was waiting for a reply.
"We held priliminary discussions with the university and they suggested that we write and make a formal proposal. This we already did and we are now waiting for the reply," he told reporters here, today.
He had earlier attended the opening of the 27th annual general meeting of the organisation by Information Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir.
Omardin said among the aims of the faculty was to gather the experts from all the barnches of silat who could teach the art to others.
"He said currently silat is being practised in 50 countries and the faculty could also draw these people to study the art here.
Meanwhile, Abdul Kadir said his ministry would assist the organisation to expand through the electronic media.
RTM had aired the programme "Mahaguru", a silat programme but it had ended.
"I will also seek to enable the various silat groups to participate in the Merdeka celebrations," he said.
Abdul Kadir also launched the organisation's website at www.silatlincah.com.my.
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04 June 2005
PESAKA TO PROBE ALLEGATION OF NEGLECTED SILAT EXPONENTS
KANGAR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National Silat Federation (Pesaka) will investigate an allegation that silat exponents from Kedah who competed in the national junior meet that ended here today had been neglected.
Its Secretary General, Megat Zulkarnain Omardin, said Kedah Pesaka would also be asked to submit an official report on the incident as soon as possible.
Pesaka had come to know of the incident through the media, he told reporters after the closing of the six-day Fifth National Junior Championships here today.
Some 20 silat exponents from Kedah, including seven girls, were found staying at the Kampung Santan community hall without proper facilities since the tournament started on May 30.
A visit to the hall by the media in the morning and afternoon several days ago found that the athletes slept on mats and used their bags for pillows.
The girls stayed at a different building.
Megat Zulkarnain said he had received an initial report from Kedah Pesaka saying that the community hall was used as a training venue and not for accommodation.
"I will look at the Kedah Pesaka official report and take into consideration the media reports," he said.
He said he was disappointed over the incident as the Perlis government, the hosts, provided the best venue, accommodation and transportation.
Perlis provided accommodation at the Perlis Polytechnic in Pauh as well as transport facilities to the tournament venue at the Dewan 2020 here.
Megat Zulkarnain said he was afraid that the incident would prompt parents not to allow their children to take part in the national-level tournament after this.
On the action that can be taken on Kedah Pesaka for neglecting their athletes, he said, it would be decided at the next executive council meeting.
"I cannot give any further comment because I need to see the reasons for the incident. I need to see the official report from Kedah Pesaka first," he added.
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Its Secretary General, Megat Zulkarnain Omardin, said Kedah Pesaka would also be asked to submit an official report on the incident as soon as possible.
Pesaka had come to know of the incident through the media, he told reporters after the closing of the six-day Fifth National Junior Championships here today.
Some 20 silat exponents from Kedah, including seven girls, were found staying at the Kampung Santan community hall without proper facilities since the tournament started on May 30.
A visit to the hall by the media in the morning and afternoon several days ago found that the athletes slept on mats and used their bags for pillows.
The girls stayed at a different building.
Megat Zulkarnain said he had received an initial report from Kedah Pesaka saying that the community hall was used as a training venue and not for accommodation.
"I will look at the Kedah Pesaka official report and take into consideration the media reports," he said.
He said he was disappointed over the incident as the Perlis government, the hosts, provided the best venue, accommodation and transportation.
Perlis provided accommodation at the Perlis Polytechnic in Pauh as well as transport facilities to the tournament venue at the Dewan 2020 here.
Megat Zulkarnain said he was afraid that the incident would prompt parents not to allow their children to take part in the national-level tournament after this.
On the action that can be taken on Kedah Pesaka for neglecting their athletes, he said, it would be decided at the next executive council meeting.
"I cannot give any further comment because I need to see the reasons for the incident. I need to see the official report from Kedah Pesaka first," he added.
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PESAKA TO PROBE ALLEGATION OF NEGLECTED SILAT EXPONENTS
KANGAR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National Silat Federation (Pesaka) will investigate an allegation that silat exponents from Kedah who competed in the national junior meet that ended here today had been neglected.
Its Secretary General, Megat Zulkarnain Omardin, said Kedah Pesaka would also be asked to submit an official report on the incident as soon as possible.
Pesaka had come to know of the incident through the media, he told reporters after the closing of the six-day Fifth National Junior Championships here today.
Some 20 silat exponents from Kedah, including seven girls, were found staying at the Kampung Santan community hall without proper facilities since the tournament started on May 30.
A visit to the hall by the media in the morning and afternoon several days ago found that the athletes slept on mats and used their bags for pillows.
The girls stayed at a different building.
Megat Zulkarnain said he had received an initial report from Kedah Pesaka saying that the community hall was used as a training venue and not for accommodation.
"I will look at the Kedah Pesaka official report and take into consideration the media reports," he said.
He said he was disappointed over the incident as the Perlis government, the hosts, provided the best venue, accommodation and transportation.
Perlis provided accommodation at the Perlis Polytechnic in Pauh as well as transport facilities to the tournament venue at the Dewan 2020 here.
Megat Zulkarnain said he was afraid that the incident would prompt parents not to allow their children to take part in the national-level tournament after this.
On the action that can be taken on Kedah Pesaka for neglecting their athletes, he said, it would be decided at the next executive council meeting.
"I cannot give any further comment because I need to see the reasons for the incident. I need to see the official report from Kedah Pesaka first," he added.
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Its Secretary General, Megat Zulkarnain Omardin, said Kedah Pesaka would also be asked to submit an official report on the incident as soon as possible.
Pesaka had come to know of the incident through the media, he told reporters after the closing of the six-day Fifth National Junior Championships here today.
Some 20 silat exponents from Kedah, including seven girls, were found staying at the Kampung Santan community hall without proper facilities since the tournament started on May 30.
A visit to the hall by the media in the morning and afternoon several days ago found that the athletes slept on mats and used their bags for pillows.
The girls stayed at a different building.
Megat Zulkarnain said he had received an initial report from Kedah Pesaka saying that the community hall was used as a training venue and not for accommodation.
"I will look at the Kedah Pesaka official report and take into consideration the media reports," he said.
He said he was disappointed over the incident as the Perlis government, the hosts, provided the best venue, accommodation and transportation.
Perlis provided accommodation at the Perlis Polytechnic in Pauh as well as transport facilities to the tournament venue at the Dewan 2020 here.
Megat Zulkarnain said he was afraid that the incident would prompt parents not to allow their children to take part in the national-level tournament after this.
On the action that can be taken on Kedah Pesaka for neglecting their athletes, he said, it would be decided at the next executive council meeting.
"I cannot give any further comment because I need to see the reasons for the incident. I need to see the official report from Kedah Pesaka first," he added.
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02 June 2005
Martial arts for all pupils
KANGAR, Wed. - All schoolchildren in Perlis will soon be required to attend martial arts classes as part of co-curriculur activities.
This is aimed at instilling discipline among them and, hopefully, preventing them from falling victim to school bullies.
With such training and discipline, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim said here today, students might not behave like the Fifth Formers at the Sekolah Menengah Agama Padang Tengku in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, who assaulted 13-year-old Mohd Afiq Qusyairi.
Reiterating his earlier calls to students to take up martial arts, Shahidan said he had always had high regard for those who practised martial arts "as they often display a high degree of discipline".
"Which is why it is imperative for our children to learn martial arts in schools. be it silat, karate or taekwondo," he said when officiating at the fifth National Silat Youth championships at Dewan 2020 here last night.
He did not say when the classes would begin, but it is understood that the state Education Department has made the necessary preparations in time for the second school term, which begins in two weeks. He said the State Government would recruit qualified instructors from the National Sports Council to teach martial arts in schools.
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This is aimed at instilling discipline among them and, hopefully, preventing them from falling victim to school bullies.
With such training and discipline, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim said here today, students might not behave like the Fifth Formers at the Sekolah Menengah Agama Padang Tengku in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, who assaulted 13-year-old Mohd Afiq Qusyairi.
Reiterating his earlier calls to students to take up martial arts, Shahidan said he had always had high regard for those who practised martial arts "as they often display a high degree of discipline".
"Which is why it is imperative for our children to learn martial arts in schools. be it silat, karate or taekwondo," he said when officiating at the fifth National Silat Youth championships at Dewan 2020 here last night.
He did not say when the classes would begin, but it is understood that the state Education Department has made the necessary preparations in time for the second school term, which begins in two weeks. He said the State Government would recruit qualified instructors from the National Sports Council to teach martial arts in schools.
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