For those who said that Hamas is hiding behind human shields and so it is ok to finish off the human shields in order to get to Hamas, I wonder what you will think if a robber held you in hostage and then in order for the police to catch the robber, the police shot you.

(20-10-2023, 12:45 PM)moonrab Wrote:  Sometimes, holy lands can attract more trouble than normal land. Too many contesting for it.

Luckily Singapore was a tiny island land that nobody interested in the old ancient days. Only a fishing village. No religious or ethical value.

Not many people interested until Sir Stamford Raffle set his eyes on it. Bought over with money and British power. Straight forward history.

A 2014 survey conducted by Pew Research Center showed 66% of Malaysians were concerned that territorial disputes between China and neighbouring countries could lead to a military conflict. However, on the economic side.

A 2017 survey conducted by Merdeka Center revealed 70% of Malaysians supported China's presence & investment in the country.

In a 2019 survey done by Ipsos, around 74% of respondents in Malaysia perceived China would be a positive influence on world affairs over next decade.

A visit to China in Nov-2016, former PM of Malaysia, Najib Razak, announced ties countries. 
Malaysia Boleh  "set to reach new highs

(20-10-2023, 01:28 PM)Manthink Wrote:  No entirely correct -  SG had been a major hub in the region along the martiime Silk Route long before the Europeans came.

In fact, religions from Islam, Buddhism to Hinduism had landed on SG shore centuries ago. None of them consider SG as as some  "Holy land" but more like trading hub and safe place to be. This is the part of pre-Raffles history that we are re-discovering. Perhaps it is this nature of people who came were not overtly religious and nor dogma in their faith that enable them to meet, trade and perhaps live together relatively peacefully...

That all changed when angmoh like Raffles came with different agenda - To divide and conquer.



https://www.nhb.gov.sg/nationalmuseum/-/...lonial.pdf

The arrival of Chinese-Muslim admiral Zheng He,  records suggested trade activities In malaya.

With earliest Islam and Arabs already reach Malaya at that time. Parameswara himself had to convert earlier and adopted Islamic name, Sultan Iskandar Shah. New and due to busy tradings and cultural exchanges with Arabs and Indian. Malaya is cultural link to Ming Empire who entertained relations with countries all across Asia & to Malaya deaingl with many different polities, old Ming China relied on a range of foreign policy instruments, among them granting of special trading rights to huat...arhh.

(20-10-2023, 12:02 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote:  Yes. U 'r right...SG Police is on the ball.

https://biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg/vol-14/iss...ack-at-sg/
Looking Back at 700 Years of Singapore

(20-10-2023, 04:08 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote:  https://biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg/vol-14/iss...ack-at-sg/
Looking Back at 700 Years of Singapore

12th and 13th centuries, new trade policies reduced reliance on a single main entrepôt – Srivijaya in Palembang – in were Malacca Strait encouraged the rise of numerous autonomous port-polities in the region that engaged directly with China.

And by end of 13th century, the aforementioned Palembang prince Sri Tri Buana was on expedition in Bentan (Bintan) when he spotted white sandy coast of Temasek from a distance, he decided to relocate here and rename his island Singapura. 

Now know as Temasek’s, when trade, people & culture exchange meet across 14th-century. Daoyi Zhilue (岛夷志略; A Description of Barbarians of the Isles), a collection of accounts from Yuan dynasty Chinese traveller and trader Wang Dayuan (汪大渊), and Sejarah Melayu (Malay Annals), a 17th-century Jawi work that traces history and genealogy of the Malay kings of the Malacca Sultanate.

Interestingly, almost everything we now know of Singapore from this period of its history comes from textual sources beyond its shores – all of which point to early Singapore as being part of a much wider sphere and sustained by Singapore was already a centre for a vast trading network with
world trade....www.xxxxnet.

(20-10-2023, 04:08 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote:  https://biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg/vol-14/iss...ack-at-sg/
Looking Back at 700 Years of Singapore

Very good article 👍

(19-10-2023, 04:44 PM)Goldmine Wrote:  If they were not caught behaving suspiciously taking photos, they could eventually succeed in carrying out their plan.  There could well be many  Singaporean lives loss as well then.  The loss of lives both local and foreigners in a busy bus stop near a popular tourist spot in Thailand is an example. Bombs were left underneath the bench. We need to be watchful of such terrorists in our midst.

Yes. SG police  good. We all on the ball to eventually and quickky, quickky arrival to arrest them. They are others potential spot and area also our Police did very good job to arrest potential  terrorist from very rat  hole.

(17-10-2023, 04:14 PM)moonrab Wrote:  Malaysia very powerful and famous in the world liao...Cheers!!!

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/...ckout=true

(17-10-2023, 04:20 PM)moonrab Wrote:  Muslim-majority Malaysia has long been a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause and has advocated for a two-state solution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. 
It does not have a diplomatic relations with Israel.

Top Hamas leaders in the past have often visited Malaysia and met with its premiers. Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in 2013 defied Israel's blockade on Gaza, crossing into the Palestinian enclave following an invitation from Hamas

It is crucial and paramount to prioritise the well-being and safety of all individuals affected by the Israeli-Palestinian Hamas terrorist (war conflict),

Why he as the Malaysian PM. Anwar Ibrahim supported a terrorist killing organization. 

It good for country is committed to delivering humanitarian aid, particularly in the form of food and medicine to alleviate the suffering of those in need, Datuk Seri Anwar used Facebook post.

“Given the dire situation in Gaza, I (he) strongly advocate for immediate cessation of bombardment and establishment of a humanitarian corridor in Rafah,” he wrote in Facebook.

(18-10-2023, 12:12 AM)Manthink Wrote:  interesting to see both Anwar and LHL are attending the 1st ASEAN and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit jn Saudi....
This is good opportunity to observe each ASEAN members hving different relation with Israel & Hamas while respecting each other's position and yet share common support for the 2-State-Solution.

This is 1st ASEAN and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in Saudi Arab.

Yes good for both PM to sort out which of those organizations to find out their priorities to suits each other nation.

(20-10-2023, 03:21 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote:  A 2014 survey conducted by Pew Research Center showed 66% of Malaysians were concerned that territorial disputes between China and neighbouring countries could lead to a military conflict. However, on the economic side.

A 2017 survey conducted by Merdeka Center revealed 70% of Malaysians supported China's presence & investment in the country.

In a 2019 survey done by Ipsos, around 74% of respondents in Malaysia perceived China would be a positive influence on world affairs over next decade.

A visit to China in Nov-2016, former PM of Malaysia, Najib Razak, announced ties countries. 
Malaysia Boleh  "set to reach new highs

"Not many people interested until Sir Stamford Raffle set his eyes on it. Bought over with money and British power."

Will Najib Razak have a 2nd chance? (like the old 97, old Dr M, the Fox) to make a come back to lead Malaysia again to re-announced for a better ties.