Zamri Vinoth and rally-goers arrested

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Zamri Vinoth and rally-goers arrested

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The controversial preacher has been taken to the Dang Wangi police station

A strong police presence was noted tonight in central Kuala Lumpur, where the rally against so-called ‘illegal’ houses of worship was to take place.

KUALA LUMPUR: Controversial preacher Zamri Vinoth, who has been at the centre of a rally against so-called “illegal” houses of worship has been arrested by police together with several rally-goers.

News of Zamri’s arrest was posted on his Facebook account. “He has been brought to the Dang Wangi police station,” the statement said.

FMT also observed that other participants of the rally were nabbed, although details are scant. A rally-goer was nabbed after he refused to obey the police, and was also taken to the Dang Wangi station.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus, who confirmed Zamri’s arrest, gave no other details, and urged the media to wait for a press conference tomorrow.

Lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla and Bersatu’s Hulu Langat division information chief Shafiq Abdul Halim were also arrested, Malaysiakini reported, while others believed to have been arrested included Hishamuddin Abu Bakar of the Ummah NGO, Iskandar Khoo of Bersatu, ⁠Gulab Jan (PPIM), and ⁠Tamim Dahari Abd Razak.

In an immediate response, an MP has called for “Zamri and all his accomplices” to face the full force of the law.

RSN Rayer, the MP for Jelutong, urged the police not to release Zamri on police bail but instead keep him in remand and be charged in court. “Show Zamri Vinoth that he is not above the law and not bigger than the prime minister,” Rayer said in a statement tonight.

This morning it was reported that Kuala Lumpur police blocked the rally which was planned near the Sogo shopping complex, citing public safety concerns.

Fadil said they conducted security assessments and gathered feedback from relevant parties after receiving a notification letter from the organisers on Feb 3.

The rally, organised by a coalition of societies led by Zamri, was intended to pressure authorities into action against so-called “illegal” houses of worship.

The issue has gained traction in recent weeks, while several politicians from the Hindu community have called for restraint. Police reports have also been lodged against the rally, urging the police and the government to prevent the protest from going ahead.

This afternoon, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned those who intended to take part in tonight’s rally, saying they must respect the law and not disrupt public safety.

Any action that violated the law or stoked racial tensions would be met with “maximum action”. “Arrest them and throw them out,” he was quoted as saying.

Anwar hails Modi as close friend as Malaysia, India deepen strategic ties

Anwar hails Modi as close friend as Malaysia, India deepen strategic ties



Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a light moment with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during his official visit to Malaysia at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayutu Zainudin

Saturday, 07 Feb 2026 8:37 PM MYT


SERI KEMBANGAN, Feb 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today described Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a great personal friend, saying his visit to Malaysia reflects the strong and enduring ties between the two countries amid growing global uncertainty.

He said he was delighted to welcome Modi to Malaysia as both nations continue to support each other’s growth in Asia.

“At a time of great uncertainty, our region needs voices that speak for dialogue over confrontation, for cooperation over narrow self-interest,” Anwar said during a public engagement session with Modi here.

“Together with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, let me reiterate my commitment to deepening cooperation in trade, technology, education and culture.”

Anwar said the true value of any partnership is measured by the impact it has on ordinary people, adding that he considers Modi not only a strategic partner, but also a close friend.

In his remarks, Modi described Malaysia as a great friend of India and a key partner in Asia’s future, announcing new initiatives including the establishment of a Thiruvalluvar Centre and the opening of a new Indian consulate — signalling deeper bilateral ties.


He said India–Malaysia relations have reached new heights, particularly after both countries elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Anwar’s visit to New Delhi in 2024.

“Today, we walk hand in hand for progress and prosperity,” Modi said, stressing that India’s success is Malaysia’s success — and Asia’s success.

He said the guiding word of the relationship is “IMPACT”, which stands for the India–Malaysia Partnership for Advancing Collective Transformation, reflecting the pace of engagement, the scale of shared ambitions, and tangible benefits for people in both countries.

Touching on cultural ties, Modi said he was pleased to see Thaipusam celebrations at Batu Caves last week, and welcomed the vibrant festivities held in Bagan Datoh, describing them as a reflection of Malaysia’s rich multicultural identity.

He said India deeply cherishes its cultural links with communities in Malaysia, including Sikh gurus and the Sikh diaspora, adding that cultural unity remains a powerful binding force.

“We understand unity in diversity,” Modi said.

Describing Tamil literature as eternal and Tamil culture as global, Modi said Tamil civilisation has contributed significantly to humanity through talent, values and creativity.

He added that he is proud that India’s Vice-President, External Affairs Minister, and several senior leaders hail from Tamil Nadu.

Modi also praised the Indian and Tamil diaspora in Malaysia, noting that the community has been present for centuries and continues to serve Malaysian society with distinction.

“India is proud to have established a Thiruvalluvar Chair at Universiti Malaya, and it will now be set up to further strengthen shared heritage between the two nations,” he said.

On the economic front, Modi highlighted the growing presence of Indian companies in Malaysia, including their role in establishing Malaysia’s first and Asia’s largest insulin manufacturing facility.

He also noted that India has become the world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturer, reflecting the country’s expanding industrial capacity.

Encouraging Malaysians to visit India, Modi urged them to experience the country’s diversity firsthand — and not to travel alone.

“Bring your Malay friends with you,” he said.

Modi also announced Thiruvalluvar scholarships for Malaysian students to pursue studies in India, saying he looks forward to welcoming them under the programme.

He concluded by saying that 1.4 billion Indians are working towards building a developed India by 2047, expressing confidence that India–Malaysia cooperation will continue to benefit both nations — and humanity as a whole.

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And then Modi and Anwar held hands and broke into a dance to 'Chilla Chilla'

'I dated Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - you were a loser if you weren't in Epstein files'

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'I dated Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - you were a loser if you weren't in Epstein files'

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's ex-girlfriend, Lady Victoria Hervey, left her interviewer utterly speechless.


By Rebecca Jones, Deputy Showbiz Editor
19:37, Fri, Feb 6, 2026

Updated: 19:37, Fri, Feb 6, 2026

Lady Victoria Hervey appeared on LBC to discuss Andrew (Image: LBC)




Lady Victoria Hervey, 49, who dated disgraced royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the late 1990s, has opened up about the Jeffrey Epstein files during an interview with LBC journalist Tom Swarbrick this evening, nonchalantly admitting she's in them.

The former model and socialite was addressing the files amid the US Department of Justice releasing over three million pages of documents related to convicted paedophile Epstein on Friday (January 30).

Two images which were released were of Andrew, who was seen kneeling over a woman, who was fully clothed with her face redacted. In one picture, his hand is on the unidentified woman's stomach.


During Victoria's interview on LBC, she soon left host Tom speechless, claiming that people were "losers" if they were not in the Epstein files.

Attack on Rafizi’s Son: Six Months On, We Know Who Didn’t Do It — But Still Don’t Know Who Did

OPINION | Attack on Rafizi’s Son: Six Months On, We Know Who Didn’t Do It — But Still Don’t Know Who Did



7 Feb 2026 • 1:00 PM MYT


TheRealNehruism
An award-winning Newswav creator, Bebas News columnist & ex-FMT columnist

Image credit: Malay Mail


Like so many high-profile cases in Malaysia — from the disappearance of Pastor Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat, to the unresolved deaths of Teoh Beng Hock and Altantuya Shaariibuu, to the agonising saga of Indira Gandhi’s abducted daughter, and now the more recent mystery surrounding Pamela Ling — the brazen daylight attack on Rafizi Ramli’s 12-year-old son seems destined to join a familiar national archive: cases that generate outrage, anxiety, and headlines, but never answers.


For context, on August 13 last year, Rafizi’s son was followed by two men on a motorcycle as he and his mother drove through a shopping mall in Putrajaya. The boy was dragged and stabbed with a syringe, though he fortunately did not sustain physical injuries. CCTV footage captured the attack, but the assailants fled before they could be identified or apprehended. The boy’s mother had previously received a threatening text message reading: “Be quiet. If you continue, AIDS.” The attack was widely seen as targeted, likely linked to Rafizi’s political work and investigations.


6 months after the incident, centered on a former high ranking minister's family member, occuring at the capital of the nation, which presumably has some of the tightest security in the nation, on account of of being a place that host many VIPs and often receives head of the nations, what is the development in the case?



Well, it seems that all we know so far is who didn’t do it. We know that former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob did not do it — at least not in any way that investigators could legally establish. But what we still do not know, even today, is who actually did it, who planned it, who ordered it, and why. In other words, certainty exists only in the negative. The truth itself remains stubbornly absent.


On December 1, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail personally briefed Rafizi on the progress of the investigation. Yet when Rafizi later sought public confirmation of the details shared with him, Saifuddin declined, citing the need to protect the investigation and the safety of witnesses. Officially, the public was told that revealing information could “impede the authorities’ ability to track down the suspects.” Unofficially, nothing meaningful was added to what was already known. The case remained suspended in a fog of confidentiality.


Months later, with no visible progress, Rafizi himself publicly contemplated asking the police to halt the investigation altogether. He spoke candidly about the structural reality of Malaysia’s justice system: that without power, cases like this often fade into oblivion once public attention drifts elsewhere. He did not want the prime minister to be embarrassed, he said — not because justice had been served, but because it had stalled. His prediction was bleakly familiar: that the case would eventually be classified as “No Further Action,” quietly closed, without explanation, closure, or accountability.


And that is precisely where the story now stands. While police investigations into a defamatory Facebook post linking Ismail Sabri to the case have already been NFA-ed due to an inability to identify the account owner, the central mystery — the physical assault on a child in broad daylight, complete with surveillance, planning, and intimidation — remains unresolved. We have closure only on a side narrative, not on the crime itself.



So how will this case finally be “resolved”?


Well, if you ask me, my prediction is that it will be Time that will have to finally step in to give the case a measure of closure.


Not truth. Not justice. Not accountability. Just time.


It will be swept under the carpet, crushed beneath the slow, grinding wheel of public fatigue. Malaysians will move on to the next scandal, the next outrage, the next viral crisis. And this story, like so many before it, will simply dissolve into the background noise of unfinished narratives — without a full stop, without closure, without meaning.


Not because the truth is unknowable.


But because, in Malaysia, forgetting is often the system’s most reliable outcome.

Anwar: “No Nation Can Survive Racial Division!!” – Then Why Some Still Openly "Dividing" Us...?!!

OPINION | Anwar: “No Nation Can Survive Racial Division!!” – Then Why Some Still Openly "Dividing" Us...?!!

7 Feb 2026 • 12:30 PM MYT


JK Joseph
Repentant ex-banker who believes in truth, compassion and some humour

Credit Image: The Sun (BERNAMA)/The Vocket.com/Kosmo.com. (Photos strictly for illustration purposes only)


“Prominent” Muslim converts Zamri Vinoth and Ridhuan Tee Abdullah both came under fire recently for allegedly ridiculing and disrespecting the religious beliefs and rights of other communities in this multiracial country.


Yet, despite PM Anwar's assurances that the sensitivities of all races and religions in this country will be protected, has there really been any consistent enforcement by the authorities on blatant “2R” (race and religion) related violations and incitements especially on social media?


It was reported recently that the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has intensified monitoring of social media platforms for race, religion, and sedition-related contents, while reaffirming that enforcement action will be taken in accordance with the existing laws of the country.


Underlining its commitment to upholding legal boundaries while tracking online discourse, Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail further reassured that the police were aware of cases involving specific individuals.

(News headline and image from Scoop)

However, even if the police were to act, is it not the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) that has the final say in pressing charges?


Rightly or wrongly, this may have fueled the perception that certain individuals may be enjoying some form of immunity to mock the faith of others under the pretext of proselytization while “defending” their own religion.



Recently, two disturbing incidents with racial undertones rocked social media; both involved hotshot Muslim convert experts who had allegedly posted slanderous and inflammatory remarks.


In the first incident, controversial Muslim preacher of ethnic Indian origin Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu was lambasted by a DAP Youth (Dapsy) activist after he had allegedly mocked Malaysian Hindus as worse than “parya” – a derogatory term referencing the supposedly lowly “pariah” caste in India; this was in relation to the free Penang ferry service which was announced in conjunction with the recent Thaipusam celebrations.

Credit Image: Focus Malaysia (screen shot from Astro Awani)


In a provocative comment, Vinoth had also allegedly called them "geng kuil haram” (illegal temple gang) while ridiculing them by asking if they wanted everything free in this country, including train, bus, ferry – even free flight!


In response to that, MIC Youth had reportedly urged the police and relevant authorities to immediately investigate and take legal action against Zamri under existing provisions, while stressing that Malaysia does not belong to any one race or religion.


However, many may express skepticism regarding the authorities initiating any serious action; in fact, despite around 900 police reports being allegedly lodged against him previously, he has continued to boldly spew racial and religious vitriol.


Could the lack of action also stem from the fear that prosecuting the culprits may turn them into “martyrs” – exacting a heavy political cost in terms of Malay-Muslim votes?


Meanwhile, in the second equally disturbing incident, Dr. Ngu Piew Seng, President of the Simanggang Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Sarawak, had recently issued a strong rebuttal at another controversial Muslim convert Mohd Ridhuan Tee bin Abdullah; this was after the latter had allegedly labeled the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) of Chinese independent secondary schools as a “product of communism”!

Credit Image: Facebook Dr Ngu Piew Seng.

Dr Ngu highlighted that equality of rights is a universal value, and distorting it as a “communist” ideology exposes a fundamental misunderstanding of modern political thought and constitutional governance; significantly, it also showed a blatant disrespect for the spirit of the Federal Constitution.



Furthermore, according to Dr Ngu, indiscriminately branding members of the Chinese community who seek fair educational opportunities as “communists” is a crude sweeping generalization which carries provocative and destructive implications.


Is there an attempt to “delegitimize” Chinese education through political stigmatization and demonization?


He went on to stress that such harmful labels and intimidation should never be allowed to undermine social order, and that if such statements could incite social confrontation and potentially cross legal boundaries relating to sedition and public order, then there is sufficient grounds for enforcement authorities to take notice.


But the perennial question remains: will the authorities, and especially the AGC, press charges?


Truth be told, there is a palpable sense of anger and dissatisfaction in the country especially among the minorities; this is because while ordinary citizens are promptly arrested for posting statements violating “2R” sensitivities, certain “influential” public figures riding on the majoritarian religion here are seemingly spared despite repeatedly making inflammatory statements belittling the believers of minority religions.



In conclusion, the use of slurs such as parya and communist on the Indian and Chinese communities here is clearly a direct attack on their basic dignity, chargeable under Section 298A of the Penal Code or the Sedition Act 1948 for inciting disharmony and hatred on the grounds of race and religion. But, will PM Anwar's administration act swiftly without fear or favour to protect public harmony before communal tensions boil over?


Notes to Ponder: While the police have the power to investigate, Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution stipulates that the ultimate power to prosecute rests exclusively with the AG!


Main information source: The Vibes / Focus Malaysia / Facebook Dr Ngu Piew Seng.

‘Even if I’m arrested or killed… the rally is still on’: Zamri Vinoth

Controversial Muslim preacher Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu has insisted that his planned rally tonight at the Sogo shopping complex will go ahead. - Social media pic, February 7, 2026


‘Even if I’m arrested or killed… the rally is still on’: Zamri Vinoth


Controversial preacher vows to press ahead with 'illegal houses of worship' rally despite threats of arrest



Sandru Narayanan
Updated 54 seconds ago
7 February, 2026
6:18 PM MYT



KUALA LUMPUR – Controversial Muslim preacher Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu has insisted that his planned rally tonight at the Sogo shopping complex will go ahead, even if he faces arrest or death.

Speaking to reporters during a press conference at Central Market today, Zamri accused the authorities of repeatedly intimidating him.

“I have been harassed, and authorities have threatened to detain me over this rally,” he said.

Describing himself as a victim of state pressure, he added, “Apparently, I am just a Mu’alaf (a new convert), someone without knowledge or influence. Yet, I am a citizen with a voice that I intend to raise here.”

Despite the threats, Zamri remained resolute about leading the rally.

“If I am detained, as they have indicated, it will only strengthen the cause against police misconduct. The people must rise to oppose this injustice. Tonight’s gathering will proceed, regardless of whether I am arrested or even killed,” he declared.

Zamri reiterated that the rally’s purpose was to uphold the law and was not intended to target any particular race or faith.

“This initiative is not designed to provoke anyone. Its sole aim is to encourage adherence to legal obligations. Promoting righteousness cannot be wrong,” he asserted.

The preacher strongly denied claims that he was inciting Malays or engaging in political activity.

“I have no political authority. I am not a politician. I am just an ordinary citizen who loves this country. I am not Malay, and this is not a Malay issue. It does not pertain to any one community or religion,” he said.

Zamri explained that the rally, which involves more than 140 NGOs, would focus on defending the rule of law, national sovereignty, Islam as the official religion, Malay as the national language, and land rights.

“We cannot give in to criminals who have unlawfully seized property,” he said.

Earlier, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim warned that those attending rallies against so-called “illegal” houses of worship would face arrest and removal if they breached the law or caused public disturbances.

Anwar reminded Malaysians that the right to express opinions must remain within legal boundaries and urged against stirring up racial or religious tensions.

He also cautioned against using sensitive issues surrounding places of worship as a means of undermining national harmony.

Kuala Lumpur police confirmed that the rally near Sogo would not be authorised due to public safety concerns. Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus stated that the organisers, including Zamri, would be in violation of a Home Ministry directive if the event proceeded, despite repeated calls for its cancellation.

The demonstration, led by Zamri and a coalition of groups, aims to pressure authorities into addressing what participants argue are “illegal” houses of worship. – February 7, 2026

Why the tough talk now, Latheefa pans Anwar over threat against rally

Why the tough talk now, Latheefa pans Anwar over threat against rally

Published: Feb 7, 2026 6:21 PM
Updated: 9:28 PM



Lawyer-activist Latheefa Koya has questioned Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim over what she described as “tough talk” on controversial preacher Zamri Vinoth, asking whether the shift in tone was linked to the visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

While she found Zamri’s views despicable, Latheefa (above) reminded the prime minister that he cannot threaten arrests before any crime had been committed.

“This is a nation of laws, a ‘negara hukum’. Even Zamri has a right to hold a protest - but without inciting hatred,” she said on X.

Earlier today, Anwar issued a stern warning that “maximum action”, including arrests, will be executed against any quarter that attempts to disrupt the peace while the nation is hosting foreign guests.

Anwar stressed that while the government upholds the right to criticise and freedom of expression, any actions that breach national laws or incite racial tensions will not be tolerated.

Anti-Illegal Houses of Worship Movement coordinator Zamri Vinoth had insisted the rally outside the Sogo shopping complex would proceed as planned, claiming that the police have “no power” to prevent the protest.

At a press conference this afternoon, Zamri even thanked Anwar and claimed to have been “given space to hold the gathering in a peaceful and orderly manner”.

Zamri Vinoth


“I would like to remind all parties not to twist or misrepresent the prime minister’s statement.

“We are also quite disappointed that the statement was issued by the authorities themselves without referring to the substance of the prime minister’s remarks,” Zamri claimed.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus earlier said police have not allowed the organisers to proceed with the rally.

Failure of moral leadership

Meanwhile, Latheefa took issue with what she described as a failure of moral leadership over the use of the term “illegal temples”, which she said had been used as a slur against Hindu temples since last year.

“Irresponsible quarters have been stoking tension using ‘illegal temples’ as a term of abuse since last year. Yet, Anwar did nothing all this while,” the former MACC chief commissioner said.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim


She argued that the labelling of Hindu temples as “illegal” gained traction after Anwar described the Masjid India temple as “illegal” in response to calls for a temple and mosque to co-exist side by side.

“He then launched the Masjid Madani and proclaimed ‘victory’. His ill-judged words were damaging and created an unhealthy situation in the country,” she added.

On Zamri, Latheefa pointed out that numerous police reports had been lodged against the controversial preacher but no action was taken.

“There are countless reports against Zamri, but Anwar’s administration took no action all this time,” she said.


Selective enforcement?

Questioning the timing of the latest warnings, she asked whether the law was being enforced selectively.

“So, do we enforce the law just because Modi is here? And when Modi is gone, will Anwar go silent again on the ‘illegal temple’ issue?

“If Anwar is concerned about race relations, he must accept responsibility for his ‘illegal temple’ remark and call for an end to the polemic. Will he do it?” she asked.

in April last year, MIC deputy president M Saravanan urged Anwar to direct all government agencies and departments to cease using the term “illegal temples”.

The former minister highlighted that many of these temples have existed for decades - long before the enactment of the National Land Code in 1965.

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To think, Latheefa Koya  was once a dedicated Anwarista, wakakaka. I was surprised when she was appointed into, and accepted, the position of the MACC Boss by PMVII Mahathir. But I guess 'people' can change.

Liberal Malay ticks off brethren for inclination “to publicly pray” non-Muslims would accept Islam

Liberal Malay ticks off brethren for inclination “to publicly pray” non-Muslims would accept Islam





THANK YOU for bringing this up; finally, someone with senses. Yes, it’s uncomfortable when that happened, and kind of awkward, too, although they meant well.

We also segan (embarrass) to reply, “tak boleh, nanti nenek moyang marah (we can’t for our ancestors will be enraged).” 

Buat baik (do good) is not exclusively Islam; actually, it’s a basic humanity instinct with or without religion.

Such is the reaction from one presumably Chinese commenter to a Facebook post whereby moderate Muslim influencer Nasri Azhar chastised his brethren (and sistren) for their lack of empathy.

Ramai orang Melayu suka komen macam ni bila tengok orang bukan Islam berbuat baik. Masalah utama mereka ialah kurangnya empati. Mereka betul-betul melihat dunia dengan biji mata mereka sahaja dalam hampir semua perkara. Entah berapa ratus kali aku ulang bahawa masalah kritikal mereka ialah kurangnya empati. Wahai orang Melayu, macam mana kalau orang kata “Semoga kamu dapat petunjuk masuk agama Kristian, Hindu atau Buddha” kepada kamu atau ahli keluarga kamu? Sudah tentu kamu tak suka. Kalau tak suka, kenapa kamu buat perkara sama kepada orang lain? Kalau nak doakan orang, pergi doa diam-diam di tempat kamu sana!

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Editor’s Note: The main image depicts Chee Hoi Lan, an 86-year-old Malaysian Chinese woman who tenderly raised Rohana Abdullah, a Muslim child abandoned at two months old as her own daughter for over 26 years.

Despite cultural and religious differences, Chee ensured Rohana practiced Islam, provided her halal food and sent her to religious classes.

In 1999, Rohana was left behind by her Indonesian mother who worked at a daycare centre where Chee was a teacher. Following public attention, Rohana was granted Malaysian citizenship in 2022 and Chee received the Maulidur Rasul award for her devotion.


“They really only see the world through their own lenses in almost everything,” snubbed the advocate of liberal Islam. “Many Malays like to make comments like this (expecting non-Muslims to receive divine guidance and eventually embrace Islam) when they see non-Muslims doing good.”

Added an infuriated Nasri:

Hey my Malay brothers and sisters. Would you like it if someone tell you or your family member, “May you be guided to convert to Christianity, Hinduism or Buddhism”?

Of course you don’t like it. If you don’t like it, why do you do the same to others? If you want to pray for others to join your faith, suffice to do so quietly in your heart.

Interestingly, instead of attracting brickbats from his brethren, many of his brethren concurred with Nasri with one raising concern as to how non-Muslims “would ultimately felt annoyed with Islam if exposed too often to those social media prayers”.



Another was spot on when he berated such gestures as “portraying other religions as evil and unworthy in this world”.

“They’ve been taught since primary school that non-Muslims will go to hell. That’s why Malay Muslim thinking is like that,” revealed the Sarawakian commenter.



One commenter even applauded the “Chinese aunt who has long been received hidayah (divine guidance) to do good to fellow human beings regardless of religion”.

“That hidayah has a greater meaning than the ‘hidayah’ of embracing Islam. If more people receive the hidayah that the aunty receives, there would definitely be no conflict in the world.”



Another Malay commenter agreed that it has become habituial for Malays to behave in that manner given “many are living under the coconut shell”.

“They feel that people of other faiths don’t do good deeds. If someone from another religion does good, that person should be guided to convert to Islam. Even after being reprimanded many times, it’s hard to change this habit,” he fumed.



Thankfully, the Chinese aunty has inspired one Muslim convert to be as benevolent and able to shower love and kindness to others.

“I want to be that aunty whose humility transcends beyond the marked differences. I want to be that aunty who cares to be nice, knowing people will judge anyhow and anyway. I want to be as kind as that aunty.” – Feb 7, 2026





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Of the 3 Abrahamic religions, 2, namely Christianity and Islam are evangelistic, thus don't blame them for wanting to want to 'convert' non-believers into their respective faith - it's their respective religious obligations-duties. I had many Christian GFs who each had tried to 'convert' me into Christianity, and 2 Malay sweeties who likewise wanted me to be a Muslim.

And the 3rd, Judaism, is a religion for only those born of a mother who is/was a Jew. It's not only a religion but also a race ideology.

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PH-BN will win next GE says Muhyiddin’s former principal private secretary

PH-BN will win next GE says Muhyiddin’s former principal private secretary






THE principal private secretary to former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Marzuki Mohamad, believes the Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional (PH-BN) coalition has a clear path to victory should PAS name its own leader as Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman.


He said this was the case because PAS’ dominance is limited to Malay-majority states like Kelantan, Terengganu, and parts of Kedah.


In more diverse and moderate constituencies such as Johor, Selangor, and Kuala Lumpur, the Islamic party’s policies are less appealing, thus weakening PN’s chances.

“When PAS puts forward its prime ministerial candidate, PAS’ policies will influence voters. The question is whether voters will want to support PN or not.

“PAS is not that appealing. It is appealing in Kelantan, Terengganu, and parts of Kedah because there is no diversity in those societies.


“These are Malay-majority areas. That may give PAS an advantage,” he said in The Tiger Show Raw on Thursday (Feb 5).

He believes DAP will secure non-Malay and mixed seats, while PH can win marginal constituencies with just a small share of Malay votes.

Combined with BN’s steady Malay support, this coalition could decisively outperform PN in securing nationwide electoral success.

“DAP will win hands down in non-Malay and mixed constituencies.

“In marginal constituencies with 40% Malay voters, all will go to PH. PH only needs 11% of Malay votes; that’s enough. BN, with 30% of Malay votes, can already win,” he added. — Feb 7, 2026

Why no fuss when not all nasi kandar, mamak outlets have halal certification?

Why no fuss when not all nasi kandar, mamak outlets have halal certification?






MAMAK and nasi kandar restaurants are an essential part of Malaysian food scene for they provide delicious fare that is enjoyed by all walks of life. And some eateries even operate round-the-clock.

These eateries are typically Indian-Muslim owned, hence there is the unspoken belief that all halal requirements will be adhered to, especially with regard to food ingredients.

As such, many have actually capitalised on such public perception loophole to operate without official halal certification from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM).

However, halal certification – as often been pointed out – goes beyond mere ingredients but also encompasses cleanliness in terms of food handling/preparation hygiene at the premises.

Above all else, it has also become a cunning ploy to display Quranic verses at restaurant premises as a hint that the establishment has a halal status. Worse yet, some of these restaurants are not even Muslim-owned!

Issues surrounding halal and haram of dining establishments are a trending topic, especially when popular non-Muslim owned restaurants are shown to NOT have the necessary certification.

So the question is why isn’t there a similar fuss kicked up when supposedly Muslim-owned eateries do not possess halal certification?


Shocking, disgusting revelation

The latest incident to set tongues wagging on social media was the recent forced closure of a popular establishment in Seremban – RB Bistro Nasi Kandar.

Halal inquiry

on Tuesday

Isu Viral RB BISTRO NASI KANDAR Seremban.

Pemeriksaan sudah dilakukan oleh Jabatan kesihatan Persekitaran MBS dan Jabatan Undang undang MBS Serta Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Seremban. Pada Tarikh 03/02/2026 Jam 5 petang .

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Highlighted on the Halal Inquiry Facebook page, it was revealed that the authorities had conducted an inspection on the premises on Feb 3. Not only did they find the premises to be cockroach-infested, the famed nasi kandar restaurant had been operating sans license!

It was reported that the premises was found to be dirty and there was no cleaning schedule. Staff also did not have the requisite typhoid jabs. The restaurant was fined and forced to close till Feb 17.

The post has since generated 1.8K likes, 503 comments and 311 shares at the of writing with many commenters expressing shock, horror and disgust that such a popular eatery could openly flout the law for so long.

Editor’s Note: RB Bistro is also believed to be the restaurant guilty of recycling leftover food – an incident that has shocked Malaysian foodies.

Many were simply in disbelief that RB Bistro didn’t even have a trading license nor one to display advertising signboard.



Some wondered just what the municipal authority – the Seremban City Council – was doing? Were they blind to this famous restaurant operating in the heart of town?



Of course, there were insinuations of under table money at play.



Some commenters questioned the severity of the penalties. Was a 14-day closure stiff enough punishment given the many offences committed?



One commenter simply contended this was the reason his family gave mamak restaurants a wide berth unless they have a Grade A rating for cleanliness.



The issue of race again reared its ugly head here with some commenters pointing out that many mamak restaurants hired non-Muslim staff from India and Nepal. The authorities were urged to ensure that such restaurants have halal certification.



A few questions this episode raises. Firstly, the hiring of non-Muslim staff is NOT in itself a crime. Them being workers does NOT make or break an establishment’s halal status.

As is often pointed out, halal certification is also dependent on cleanliness and plenty of Muslim-owned restaurants fail in this aspect. Hence, these Muslim-owned restaurants don’t just lack halal certification but are essentially NON-HALAL.

Secondly, it beggars belief that such a well-known restaurant could be operating sans license without the authorities noticing. Such lapses in enforcement only invites a cynical public to cast aspersions.

Thirdly, Malaysian consumers themselves must be proactive. If they turn a blind eye to cleanliness issues, then it’ll just be business as usual. – Feb 5, 2026

Truth trumps fiction, as Donald trumps expectations

Truth trumps fiction, as Donald trumps expectations

By Richard Cullen

4 days ago

Evelyn Waugh was an exceptional English novelist. His best political satires were very good. Truth, though, can still outwit the best fiction, says Richard Cullen

A LIVELY SHORT STORY published by Evelyn Waugh in late 1932, entitled “Incident in Azania” discussed events that unfolded on an imaginary, colonial island off the East Coast of Africa. Azania was a joint Anglo-French protectorate, with the British acting as the managing condominium partner (link).

Various British officials and business folk are officiating awkwardly but intensely and continuously, when Prunella Brooks (a typical Waugh female character) arrives in Azania. Prunella is young, beguiling, rather dazzling – and shrewdly self-serving. Local awkwardness and intensity move up a gear, aided by a lift in pink gin consumption.

Lethal banditry is afoot in Azania. Prunella, it transpires, is able to align herself smoothly with this bandit element and – under the eyes of the supervising British elite – organize a “fishy kidnapping” of herself prior to making off with the sizeable ransom, free as a bird, back to England.

This entertaining short satire (like several others) relies on Waugh’s trademark, improbable mix of dim, sharp, blimpish, cunning, enticing, charming and desperate characters in order to sustain the incredible plot and, thus, deliver the critical-comic effect.

Nevertheless, as splendid as Waugh may be, a recent detailed report in the English edition of The Chosun Daily, a conservative paper of record in South Korea, provides convincing evidence that President Trump now has the jump on Waugh when it comes to fabricating extraordinary narratives (link).

The newspaper features a composite photo (above) lately posted by President Trump, himself, on his social media platform, Truth Social. The report explains how this (enhanced) image combines:A photo taken in August, 2025, when European leaders visited the White House to discuss a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire; withA remarkable, superimposed, background display map showing American flags drawn over Greenland, Canada and Venezuela.

The report further explains how the August photo has been enriched by depicting all those European leaders now “listening intently as Trump explains a plan to incorporate foreign territories”.

Soon after posting the first augmented photo, the president shared “another composite photo of himself [accompanied by J D Vance and Marco Rubio] holding a massive American flag on Greenland soil with a sign reading, ‘Greenland, U.S. Territory from 2026’.” (Below.)

If we did not know better, it would be reasonable to conclude that the fabrication of all this weirdly altered imagery was the work of some beastly foe bent on satirizing the President as a person who combines exceptional vanity with comprehensive moral vacuity.

But we do know better. This is how President Trump normally approaches the world.

Anyone in any doubt about this need only recall how he has populated the Trump administration with a cast of real-life leading characters sufficiently incredible to rival those found in any Waugh story (click image below).

Richard Cullen is an adjunct law professor at the University of Hong Kong and a popular writer on current affairs.