Independence Day Of Malaysia

The effort for independence was spearheaded by Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, who led a delegation of ministers and political leaders of Malaya in negotiations with the British in London for Merdeka, or independence along with the first president of the Malayan Chinese Association (MCA) Tun Dato Sir Tan Cheng Lock and fifth President of Malaysian Indian Congress Tun V.T. Sambanthan. Once it became increasingly clear that the Communist threat posed during the Malayan Emergency was petering out, agreement was reached on February 8, 1956, for Malaya to gain independence from the British Empire. However, for a number of logistical and administrative reasons, it was decided that the official proclamation of independence would only be made the next year, on August 31, 1957, at Stadium Merdeka (Independence Stadium), in Kuala Lumpur.

The Federation of Malaysia, comprising the States of Malaya, North Borneo (later renamed Sabah), Sarawak and Singapore was to be officially declared on the date August 31, 1963, on the 6th anniversary of Malayan independence. However, it was postponed to September 16, 1963, mainly due to Indonesian and the Philippines' opposition to the formation of Malaysia. Nevertheless, North Borneo and Singapore declared sovereignty on August 31, 1963. Indonesian opposition later escalated to a military conflict. Indonesia considered Malaysia as a new form of colonization on the provinces of Sarawak and Sabah in the island of Borneo (bordering Kalimantan, Indonesia), which they laid claim on. ^[2] To assure Indonesia that Malaysia was not a form of neo-colonialism, a referendum, organized by the United Nations, and the Cobbold Commission, led by Lord Cobbold, were formed to determine whether the people of Sabah and Sarawak wished to join Malaysia. Their eventual findings which indicated substantial support for Malaysia among the peoples of Sabah and Sarawak, cleared the way for the final proclamation of Malaysia.

The formation of the Federation of Malaysia was then announced on September 16, 1963 as Malaysia Day. The nationwide Independence Day celebration is still held on August 31, the original independence date of Malaya, while Malaysia Day is a public holiday only in East Malaysia. However, this has caused some minor discontent among East Malaysians in particular since it has been argued that celebrating the national day on August 31 is too Malaya-centric.^[3][4][5] It is decided that starting 2010, Malaysia Day will be a nationwide public holiday in addition to Hari Merdeka on August 31.

Never Regret What I Choose..

Direct selling is a popular career choice for many individuals in these tough economic conditions and there is nothing more self-satisfying that being successful. In the modern age, we can't deny the fact that these companies such as Avon, Mary Kay, Amway etc have been well accepted by the general public. Therefore, it is no surprise find both men and women signing on their application forms and have these as their main source of income. In fact, many of these individuals succeeded in buying their own cars and even homes through direct selling; but just how do they do it?  Just continue reading and you will find out.
The Internet is a potpourri of information. You can easily avail tips to be successful in direct selling. Having mentioned that, I have some personal 7 useful tips to share with you in order to be successful in direct selling.
o    Manage your time - Time indeed equates to money! When it comes to direct selling, every minute you waste, is a dollar lost. You will need to manage your time well between setting appointments, going for product discussions, group discussions in addition to your own personal activities.
o    Set realistic goals - When you enter the direct selling industry, it is important to know what are the things that you should be accomplishing. You can write down your goals and take the necessary steps needed in order to achieve them. Do not set goals that is impossible to achieve. Divide them into short and long-term goals.
o    Have a positive attitude - Success is not just about working hard. Actually success is mainly made up of having a positive attitude (at least 90%). Having a positive attitude in direct selling means not giving up easily after failures in getting sales.
o    Take control-  It is most vital that you take control of your own course. Never be afraid to ask if you are unsure. When there is an opening for a business opportunity, take control and move in at the right time!
o    Have a work space - Whether it is in an office or from your own home, it is imperative that you feel comfortable working in your work space. It should also be a space that will motivate you to work harder.
o    Finance management - In direct selling, it is important to become a professional in managing your finances. This is because often than not, your income is mainly based on sales commissions; without which you will have practically little or no income at all even.
o    Be excited - This means that you have to show your prospective customers that you yourself is every bit excited in the product/service that you are trying to sell.
Direct selling involves a lot of patience and effort. However, the efforts will be well worth it as you have every chance to succeed.

Al-Quran Dan Perubahan Dalam Kehidupan

Sebelum turunnya Al-Quran manusia (khususnya di Benua Arab) secara amnya hidup di dalam kepelbagaian ragam kepercayaan, kebudayaan dan etika. Dan kemudian Al-Quran diturunkan dengan membawa rahmat perubahan.

Antaranya ialah:

1. Bidang Akidah: Melalui pernyataan yang dibawa oleh Al-Quran tentang tuhan itu Esa dan Tunggal, maka kepercayaan bertuhan banyak (politheisme) menjadi gugur (tidak diakui oleh Islam). Sebab tidak ada tuhan selain Allah SWT, dan Dialah Yang Maha Pencipta alam semesta ini. Kepercayaan seperti ini dinamakan tauhid.

2. Bidang Ibadah: Al-Quran datang dengan petunjuk bahawa yang berhak untuk disembah hanyalah Allah SWT. Dia Yang Tunggal, pencipta manusia dan alam semesta. Al-Quran dengan petunjuk yang demikian, melarang keras beribadah kepada patung, berhala, matahari, bulan atau selain Allah SWT. Sebab, tidak ada sekutu bagiNya.

3. Bidang Akhlak: Al-Quran memberi petunjuk dan garis pemisah tentang kriteria antara akhlak yang baik dan terpuji dengan akhlak yang buruk dan tercela. Masalah-masalah pembunuhan, perzinaan, perjudian, pencurian dan merampas harta orang lain, tidaklah masuk dalam wawasan akhlak, justeru masalah-masalah tersebut termasuk kedalam tindakan jenayah dan pembuatnya wajib dijatuhkan hukuman.

4. Bidang Siyasah (Politik): Al-Quran dan sunnah Rasul (Al Hadits) tidak mengakui kedaulatan umat atau penguasa. Kedaulatan menurut kedua sumber tersebut dan sumber lain yang diakui kaum muslimin adalah milik Allah dan RasulNya. Hanya 'kekuasaan pemerintahan' sajalah yang dimiliki umat. Dan di dalam Islam tidak diakui (tidak ada) 'Sistem Kerajaan' atau Aristokrasi. Pemerintahan Islam adalah 'Negara Kesatuan', bukan 'Negara Bahagian'. Inilah salah satu contoh yang pernah terjadi dahulu semasa kekhilafahan masih berlaku, dan ia bukan sekadar perbandingan teoritis tetapi merupakan sebuah peraturan yang terbukti di dalam kenyataan kehidupan.

5. Bidang Ekonomi: Al-Quran (dan Sunnah Rasul) telah memberikan batasan pemilikan bagi individu, masyarakat dan negara. Telah ditentukan apa yang boleh dimiliki oleh individu dan apa yang tidak. Juga telah ditentukan tentang pemilikan sesuatu (benda) yang bersifat umum, tidak boleh dimiliki oleh per individu, seperti laut, sungai dan lain-lain.

Peraturan yang terdapat pada Al-Quran (dan Sunnah Rasul) memberikan petunjuk pelaksanaan tentang jaminan pemenuhan keperluan asas setiap individu menurut kadar dan dalam keadaan seadil-adilnya.

Nuzul Quran

Peristiwa Nuzul Al-Quran merupakan peristiwa turunnya ayat al-Qur'an yang pertama kepada Nabi Muhammad s.a.w. hingga seterusnya berperingkat-peringkat menjadi lengkap sebagaimana kitab al-Quran yang ada pada hari ini. Peristiwa Nuzul Al-Quran berlaku pada malam Jumaat, 17 Ramadan, tahun ke-41 daripada keputeraan Nabi Muhammad s.a.w. etika baginda sedang beribadat di Gua Hira, bersamaan dengan tanggal 6 Ogos 610M. Perkataan "Nuzul" bererti turun atau berpindah dari atas ke bawah. Bila disebut bahawa Al-Quran adalah mukjizat terbesar Nabi SAW maka ianya memberi makna terlalu besar kepada umat Islam terutamanya yang serius memikirkan rahsia al-Quran.

Terdapat dua pendapat mengikut ahli sejarah, termasuk pendapat para ahli hadis, tentang Al-Quran yang diturunkan (diwahyukan) kepada Nabi Muhammad saw. 

Pendapat pertama menyatakan bahawa Al-Quran diturunkan pada malam Isnin tanggal 17 Ramadhan, 13 tahun sebelum hijrah (6 Ogos 610 M). Pendapat kedua pula menyatakan bahawa Al-Quran telah diturunkan pada malam Isnin, tanggal 24 Ramadhan (13 Ogos 610 M). Pendapat yang pertama adalah berdasarkan ayat 41 dari Surah Al-Anfaal, manakala pendapat kedua dasarnya adalah ayat 1 Surah Al-Qadr dan ayat 1-4 Surah Ad-Dukhan. 

Walaupun tradisi Nuzul Al-Quran telah lazim diperingati pada tanggal 17 Ramadhan, namun sesungguhnya pendapat kedua adalah lebih kuat dan lebih mungkin benarnya. Ini adalah kerana malam Lailatul Qadar yang dipercayai sebagai malam turunnya Al-Quran bukanlah terjadi pada tanggal 17 Ramadhan.

Adapun dalam firman Allah SWT pada ayat 41 surah Al-Anfaal, yaitu: "…jika kamu beriman kepada Allah dan apa-apa yang Kami turunkan kepada hamba Kami (Nabi Muhammad saw) pada hari Furqan,iaitu di hari bertemunya dua pasukan (diperang Badar, antara muslimin dan kafirin)…" (TTQ 8 : 41) Ayat tersebut tidak ada sangkut-pautnya dengan Nuzul Al-Quran. 

Tetapi sebenarnya ayat tersebut merupakan penjelasan tentang hukum pembahagian harta rampasan perang (seperti yang terdapat pada awal ayat tersebut). " Ketahuilah sesungguhnya apa saja yang dapat kamu peroleh sebagai rampasan perang, maka sesungguhnya seperlima untuk Allah, RasulNya, kerabat-kerabat (Rasul), anak-anak yatim, orang-orang miskin dan ibnussabil (orang yang sedang dalam perjalanan)…" (TTQ 8 : 41). Dan apabila diteliti dengan lebih lanjut, yakni dengan menghubungkan hadis-hadis tentang turunnya Al-Quran, iaitu pada Lailatul-Qadar dan kelahiran Rasullullah pada hari Isnin serta pada catatan-catatan waktu di dalam takwim, maka akan diperolehi kesimpulan yang lebih tepat, iaitu Al-Quran diturunkan pada hari Isnin, malam 21 bulan Ramadhan, 13 tahun sebelum Rasullulah saw berhijrah ke Madinah. 

Menurut para mufassirin, Al-Quran yang diturunkan pada malam "Lailatul Qadar" sebagaimana disebut di atas adalah Al-Quran yang turun sekaligus di "Baitul Izzah" di langit dunia. Sedangkan Al-Quran yang diturunkan ke bumi dan diterima Rasullullah sebagai wahyu terjadi secara beransur-ansur selama sekitar 23 tahun.

Adapun ayat-ayat yang pertama diturunkan (diwahyukan) kepada Nabi Muhammad saw adalah ayat 1-5 surah Al-'Alaq. Dan peristiwa ini terjadi ketika nabi saw sedang bertahannus (menyendiri) di Gua Hira. Sedangkan ayat Al-Quran yang terakhir sekali diturunkan adalah ayat-ayat riba iaitu ayat 278 sehingga 281 dari surah Al-Baqarah.

Berbuka Puasa Bersama Family Melaka

Weekend hari tu kitorang berbuka bersama keluarga di Melaka. Semua orang balik untuk berbuka puasa bersama. Walaupun keluarga kitorang tak berapa ramai, tapi best la gak sebab dapat berbuka bersama dalam Ramadhan tahun ni.

Hope raya nanti kita dapat kumpul macam ni lagi..

Investment In Properties

A property that you buy with the purpose of generating financial returns is called an investment property. This property could be land, a single apartment or house, a block of flats, a commercial or industrial building. Investment properties generate profitsthrough rental income, capital growth or both. Investment properties are generally not used for residential purposes.

You can also generate rental income from your residential home by renting out spare rooms, but this is finding compatible and reliable tenants can be tough. So, buying a separate investment property and using this to generate rental income is usually a better option.

Benefits of Buying Investment Properties

• Investment in property is usually prone to less volatility than shares. The investment in this sector is relatively a safe form of investment.
• The value of your property rises in the long term.
• You become eligible to receive tax deductions. You can include depreciation in the value of the investment property due to wear, tear and obsolescence as deductions in your tax returns.
• You can obtain tax variations and enhance your cash flows.
• You can earn from the rental income.
• You can make use of negative gearing. A negatively geared investment property is one in which the interest on the property loan is higher than the rental income derived from the property. By indicating the difference between the interest and the rental income as losses incurred on the investment, you can get deductions in your tax returns. This is the legal remedy to reduce your taxes.

Ramadhan..

Ramadan (Arabic: رمضان‎ Ramaḍān, Arabic pronunciation: [rɑmɑdˤɑːn]) (also Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and sexual activities from dawn until sunset.^[1] Fasting is intended to teach Muslims about patience, humility, and spirituality. It is a time for Muslims to fast for the sake of God (Arabic: الله‎, trans: Allah) and to offer more prayer than usual. During Ramadan, Muslims ask forgiveness for past sins, pray for guidance and help in refraining from everyday evils, and try to purify themselves through self-restraint and good deeds. As compared to the solar calendar, the dates of Ramadan vary, moving backwards about ten days each year depending on the moon. Muslims believe Ramadan to be the month in which the first verses of the Qur'an were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.[2]

The name "Ramadan" had been the name of the ninth month in Arabian culture long before the arrival of Islam; the word itself derived from an Arabic root rmḍ, as in words like "ramiḍa" or "ar-ramaḍ" denoting intense heat,^[3] scorched ground and shortness of rations. In the Qu'ran, God proclaims that "fasting has been written down (as obligatory) upon you, as it was upon those before you". According to the earliest hadith, this refers to the Jewish practice of fasting on Yom Kippur.^[4][5]