Jakarta, Aug 1 (ANTARA) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has called on all leaders to adopt the character of a champion who upholds good personality, defends the truth and justice and maintains toughness and resilience.
"I ask all leaders to imitate the character, value and attitude of a champion," the president said when being awarded a "prime champion" honorary title from the Indonesian Pencak Silat Association (IPSI) here on Monday evening.
IPSI has awarded a similar title to Soeharto when he was still at the helm of the state.
The honorary title in the coming years will be institutionalized and awarded to national leaders.
The granting of the honorary title to Yudhoyono was marked with a procession of a "kris" delivery used as a symbol of a champion by the association's general chairman, Prabowo Subianto.
"I want to comprehend and take the character as an example including the champion's attitude in this country," the head of state said.
Furthermore, the president said the pencaksilat is actually an art of self-defence, and for an attack. But if the sovereignty of the state is at the stake, the people will fight to defend the country in line with the principles of Pencak Silat.
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02 August 2005
Pencak silat brings Malaysia and Indonesia closer together
JAKARTA, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The National Silat Federation of Malaysia (Pesaka) and the Indonesian Pencak Silat Federation (IPSI) are prepared to act as a bridge to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries through joint training programs and exchange of exponents and coaches.
Pesaka president Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib said that through the program, relations between the peoples of the two countries who shared a common culture, including pencak silat, could dampen a potentially fiery situation.
Indonesia had millions of silat exponents who had strong patriotic feelings and they formed the elite group of community leaders in their respective areas who could nurture a feeling of understanding and comradeship between the peoples of the two countries, he told Bernama here today.
He said Pesaka hoped to strengthen ties with IPSI including organising joint training so that the exponents would know each other better, have closer communication and a stronger bond with each other besides raising the quality of the pencak silat itself.
"Imagine if we can capitalise on this relationship to convey accurate information on Malaysia, whether in terms of procedures for Indonesian workers to enter Malaysia or on the laws applicable in Malaysia, which would certainly contribute towards addressing the problems of illegal immigrants," he said.
Muhammad said the information conveyed to the silat exponents would certainly be extended to other family members, relatives and neighbours in their respective villages which might not be found in the newspapers or other media.
"This will have a positive effect that could make it possible for those wishing to come to Malaysia to fulfil the Malaysian immigration and labour requirements and to know a little bit on the Malaysian laws to avoid them from committing crime," he said.
He said cooperation in the economic field could also be enhanced because many silat gurus in Indonesia were being strongly supported by Indonesian corporate leaders.
Written by NASIR YUSOF
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Pesaka president Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib said that through the program, relations between the peoples of the two countries who shared a common culture, including pencak silat, could dampen a potentially fiery situation.
Indonesia had millions of silat exponents who had strong patriotic feelings and they formed the elite group of community leaders in their respective areas who could nurture a feeling of understanding and comradeship between the peoples of the two countries, he told Bernama here today.
He said Pesaka hoped to strengthen ties with IPSI including organising joint training so that the exponents would know each other better, have closer communication and a stronger bond with each other besides raising the quality of the pencak silat itself.
"Imagine if we can capitalise on this relationship to convey accurate information on Malaysia, whether in terms of procedures for Indonesian workers to enter Malaysia or on the laws applicable in Malaysia, which would certainly contribute towards addressing the problems of illegal immigrants," he said.
Muhammad said the information conveyed to the silat exponents would certainly be extended to other family members, relatives and neighbours in their respective villages which might not be found in the newspapers or other media.
"This will have a positive effect that could make it possible for those wishing to come to Malaysia to fulfil the Malaysian immigration and labour requirements and to know a little bit on the Malaysian laws to avoid them from committing crime," he said.
He said cooperation in the economic field could also be enhanced because many silat gurus in Indonesia were being strongly supported by Indonesian corporate leaders.
Written by NASIR YUSOF
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01 August 2005
Keris heist at museum
KUALA LUMPUR: Claiming to be the legendary Malay warrior Hang Jebat, a man smashed a glass cabinet at the National Museum and escaped with an 18th century dagger on Tuesday.
The 35-year-old suspect, broke into a silat stance when approached by a security guard and threatened to slash him with the 98.5cm 'Keris Bali'.
The guard backed down and the suspect drove off in a lorry.
The suspect, however, was arrested four hours later and the dagger recovered.
Brickfields police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Dzuraidi Ibrahim said the suspect is a schizophrenic who has been receiving treatment since 1988 at Seremban Hospital.
The self-employed was yesterday remanded for four days to facilitate investigations.
The drama unfolded about 1.30pm on Tuesday when the suspect went to the weapons gallery on the second floor of the building and tried to smash the glass cabinet by punching it.
After several failed attempts, he finally broke the cabinet with a flying kick.
All this drama was recorded on CCTV.
He then took the dagger and walked towards the back of the museum.
At this juncture a security guard spotted him and caught up with him at the car park and that was when the man broke into a silat stance.
He warned the guard that he was Hang Jebat and that the dagger belonged to him.
He then cooly got into his lorry and drove away after waving to the guard.
Dzuraidi said police found the suspect at his home in Kampung Rinching Hilir, Bangi, later that day.
He was at home with his wife and month-old baby.
The dagger was found in a cupboard in one of the rooms.
The dagger with a sinewy blade is from Bali.
It has figurines of Hindu deities on its hilt and is said to be a ceremonial dagger.
The dagger was sold to the museum by a private collector for RM18,000, five years ago.
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The 35-year-old suspect, broke into a silat stance when approached by a security guard and threatened to slash him with the 98.5cm 'Keris Bali'.
The guard backed down and the suspect drove off in a lorry.
The suspect, however, was arrested four hours later and the dagger recovered.
Brickfields police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Dzuraidi Ibrahim said the suspect is a schizophrenic who has been receiving treatment since 1988 at Seremban Hospital.
The self-employed was yesterday remanded for four days to facilitate investigations.
The drama unfolded about 1.30pm on Tuesday when the suspect went to the weapons gallery on the second floor of the building and tried to smash the glass cabinet by punching it.
After several failed attempts, he finally broke the cabinet with a flying kick.
All this drama was recorded on CCTV.
He then took the dagger and walked towards the back of the museum.
At this juncture a security guard spotted him and caught up with him at the car park and that was when the man broke into a silat stance.
He warned the guard that he was Hang Jebat and that the dagger belonged to him.
He then cooly got into his lorry and drove away after waving to the guard.
Dzuraidi said police found the suspect at his home in Kampung Rinching Hilir, Bangi, later that day.
He was at home with his wife and month-old baby.
The dagger was found in a cupboard in one of the rooms.
The dagger with a sinewy blade is from Bali.
It has figurines of Hindu deities on its hilt and is said to be a ceremonial dagger.
The dagger was sold to the museum by a private collector for RM18,000, five years ago.
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MALAY SECRETARIAT TO PROPAGATE VISION OF TOWERING MALAYS
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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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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