It has been reported that President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt has finally stepped down after weeks of protests, demonstrations and riots by the people of his own country. The news of his resignation was greeted by outbursts of cheers and tears of joy coming from the Egyptians themselves. Ayman Nour, a rival of Hosni Mubarak for presidency in 2005, described it as the greatest day in Egypt's history. The amount of joy and happiness in the Egyptians were indescribable.
Vice-president Omar Suleiman has stated that Mubarak is turning power over to the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. The military high command is headed by Defence Minister Mohamed Hussein Tantawi.
According to officials, Hosni Mubarak and his family has left Cairo for Sharm el-Sheikh, where he is known to have residence.
For now, Egypt is under control of the military, and the next step to be taken by the people in control is to get Egypt back under control again, so that things may go back to normal again.
Weekly News - Week 4 (Local)
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, many muslim leaders have been vigorously drilling their fellow muslims to not participate in this event. The Islamic party named PAS is especially unhappy about this event.
PAS Youth chief Nasrudin Hasan At-Tantawi reportedly said the sate governments in Kedah, Kelantan and Selangor had directed the local authorities to work closely with the police and Rela to check on immoral activities during that period of time which they believe is the 'day of immorality'. Other than that, the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has decided to launch anti-Valentine's day campaigns which urges muslims to abstain from celebrating this event. Flyers are also being handed out in the middle of the day which provides details about the immoralities of Valentine's Day. There also have been videos and lectures by muslim leaders that explains why muslims should not participate in this event and that it is not in their culture to embrace this day. One of the reasons is that many people, teenagers especially, tend to go wild and drunk during parties which may lead to unwanted pregnancies. This may lead to abortion or baby dumpings.
"Well-known motivator Siti Nor Bahyah Mahamood had also commented on Valentine's Day saying "immoral activities, partying and unmarried couples associating in private are traditions of the Christian community"." - The Star
PAS Youth chief Nasrudin Hasan At-Tantawi reportedly said the sate governments in Kedah, Kelantan and Selangor had directed the local authorities to work closely with the police and Rela to check on immoral activities during that period of time which they believe is the 'day of immorality'. Other than that, the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has decided to launch anti-Valentine's day campaigns which urges muslims to abstain from celebrating this event. Flyers are also being handed out in the middle of the day which provides details about the immoralities of Valentine's Day. There also have been videos and lectures by muslim leaders that explains why muslims should not participate in this event and that it is not in their culture to embrace this day. One of the reasons is that many people, teenagers especially, tend to go wild and drunk during parties which may lead to unwanted pregnancies. This may lead to abortion or baby dumpings.
"Well-known motivator Siti Nor Bahyah Mahamood had also commented on Valentine's Day saying "immoral activities, partying and unmarried couples associating in private are traditions of the Christian community"." - The Star
Weekly News - Week 3 (International)
Riots and demonstrations around Egypt, particularly Cairo, the capitol of Egypt, have only worsened. The people of Egypt have grown sick and tired of their President, Hosni Mubarak, and are forcing him to step down as their President.
Tens of thousands of people have gathered together to express their anger toward their President, who was often called 'Egypt's modern pharoah'. Just like the title he gained, he was believed to be a very corrupted man. His corruption has led to the imprisonment of political figures and young activists without trials, illegal undocumented hidden detention facilities, and rejecting universities, mosques, newspapers staff members based on political inclination.
Another one of the main reasons that stirred up anger in the public was the death of Khaled Saeed, a young man who was beaten to death by Egyptian police for no particular reason at all. News of his death and a picture of his corpse which was badly disfigured spread around the internet and caused outrage among hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. This led to the creation of a Facebook page, 'We Are All Khaled Saeed', which played an important role in the lead-up to the protest.
The riots began on the 25th of January. Thousands and thousands of people showed up in Cairo with vulgar comments on their signboards telling their President to step down. As the situation worsened, the police force and army who are still loyal to the president were mobilized and force action was taken.
Up till today, many people have been reported dead and even more injured due to this event. Despite all of this, President Hosni Mubarak has stated that he will not yield to the public's demands and will continue to stay in power.
Tens of thousands of people have gathered together to express their anger toward their President, who was often called 'Egypt's modern pharoah'. Just like the title he gained, he was believed to be a very corrupted man. His corruption has led to the imprisonment of political figures and young activists without trials, illegal undocumented hidden detention facilities, and rejecting universities, mosques, newspapers staff members based on political inclination.
Another one of the main reasons that stirred up anger in the public was the death of Khaled Saeed, a young man who was beaten to death by Egyptian police for no particular reason at all. News of his death and a picture of his corpse which was badly disfigured spread around the internet and caused outrage among hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. This led to the creation of a Facebook page, 'We Are All Khaled Saeed', which played an important role in the lead-up to the protest.
The riots began on the 25th of January. Thousands and thousands of people showed up in Cairo with vulgar comments on their signboards telling their President to step down. As the situation worsened, the police force and army who are still loyal to the president were mobilized and force action was taken.
Up till today, many people have been reported dead and even more injured due to this event. Despite all of this, President Hosni Mubarak has stated that he will not yield to the public's demands and will continue to stay in power.
Weekly News - Week 3 (Local)
"Bring our children back!" many parents requested of the government. Due to the major demonstration and riot in Egypt, many Malaysian students currently studying there are quickly running out of money and food.
There are over 11,000 students who are still stranded in Egypt, caught in the middle of the riot. Though many students who are in the Malaysian Hall in Cairo have no problem with food, concern is expressed for those outside of Cairo.
The price of the flight tickets out of Egypt have drastically risen, some even doubled over the course of this event. This has become a huge problem to many students there as many are not able to afford a ticket. Even so, there have been a few cases where students' flights were cancelled at the very last minute, preventing their return home.
Since flying out of Egypt has been almost impossible, Malaysia is forced to send groups of people into Egypt to provide food for the students there.
Upon instruction from the Prime Minister, the government is working together with agencies within the Foreign Ministry, National Security Council, Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Berhad (MISC), Tabung Haji, Malaysia Airlines (MAS), Air Asia and embassies to evacuate stranded Malaysian students in Egypt.
The Prime Minister expressed concern for his people who are stranded in Egypt and has assured all parents that the government is doing its best to evacuate the people immediately.
There are over 11,000 students who are still stranded in Egypt, caught in the middle of the riot. Though many students who are in the Malaysian Hall in Cairo have no problem with food, concern is expressed for those outside of Cairo.
The price of the flight tickets out of Egypt have drastically risen, some even doubled over the course of this event. This has become a huge problem to many students there as many are not able to afford a ticket. Even so, there have been a few cases where students' flights were cancelled at the very last minute, preventing their return home.
Since flying out of Egypt has been almost impossible, Malaysia is forced to send groups of people into Egypt to provide food for the students there.
Upon instruction from the Prime Minister, the government is working together with agencies within the Foreign Ministry, National Security Council, Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Berhad (MISC), Tabung Haji, Malaysia Airlines (MAS), Air Asia and embassies to evacuate stranded Malaysian students in Egypt.
The Prime Minister expressed concern for his people who are stranded in Egypt and has assured all parents that the government is doing its best to evacuate the people immediately.
Weekly News - Week 2 (International)
One of the richest men in Hong Kong, named Stanley Ho, was thought to trying to sue his family members for taking control of his assets without permission and leaving him with 'almost nothing'. Stanley Ho, the chairman of the biggest casino operators in Macau, namely SJM Holdings, later announced on air that he has decided not to make this public as best as he can, and would like to solve this issue privately with his four wives and seventeen children.
Another thing that has made this an even bigger problem for him and his family is that the children from his first marriage to the late Clementina De Mello Leitao were left out of the divisions of his assets. One of his daughters from his first marriage, Angela Ho has been reminding him that his marriage to her mother was the key to his success, because of her connections to the Portuguese society, therefore, reminding him not to leave out her siblings.
This issue he is facing now is a result of bad relationships with his family members due to the hard work he was putting in, instead of putting aside some time to spend with his family.
Another thing that has made this an even bigger problem for him and his family is that the children from his first marriage to the late Clementina De Mello Leitao were left out of the divisions of his assets. One of his daughters from his first marriage, Angela Ho has been reminding him that his marriage to her mother was the key to his success, because of her connections to the Portuguese society, therefore, reminding him not to leave out her siblings.
This issue he is facing now is a result of bad relationships with his family members due to the hard work he was putting in, instead of putting aside some time to spend with his family.
Weekly News - Week 2 (Local)
Quite recently, many people, pet lovers especially, have been outraged by a fifteen minute video of a man trying to train his pet toy poodle to stand on its hind legs perfectly. Whenever it fails to do so, it is punished by getting slapped on its face, kicked and thrown to the wall. As it is so tiny and defenseless against a full grown man, it can only try to survive the lashing of its owner whenever it fails to live up to his expectations.
It is unknown whether Sushi, is the name believed to belong to the dog, is still alive. This video that was uploaded onto Facebook has sparked outrage among thousands of people, and searches for the people responsible for this act has started. The video of Sushi being abused received many horrible and vulgar comments from many different people. Some Facebook users are even trying to track these people down themselves. Just recently, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) announced that they too, are joining the online search for the people responsible for this abuse. Apart from that the Malaysian National Animal Welfare Foundation (MNWF) have also been made aware of this situation and steps are being taken to track the people down.
It is unknown whether Sushi, is the name believed to belong to the dog, is still alive. This video that was uploaded onto Facebook has sparked outrage among thousands of people, and searches for the people responsible for this act has started. The video of Sushi being abused received many horrible and vulgar comments from many different people. Some Facebook users are even trying to track these people down themselves. Just recently, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) announced that they too, are joining the online search for the people responsible for this abuse. Apart from that the Malaysian National Animal Welfare Foundation (MNWF) have also been made aware of this situation and steps are being taken to track the people down.
Weekly News - Week 1 (International)
The major floods is still around and affecting the people of Australia, primarily in the state of Queensland and Brisbane. The damage this flood has caused is believed to cause the government up to 30 billion dollars. Up to now, there have been at least 17 confirmed deaths. In nearby Murphys Creek, a church service at the local pub was held for survivors to grieve and remember their lost friends and family. "Words really cannot express what the people of the Lockyer Valley are feeling at the moment," local parliament representative Scott Buchholz said after the service. They "are emotionally fragile yet display a bravery that is remarkable."
The police, firemen and rescue teams have been working their hardest and are under a lot of pressure trying to save so many lives. "People I hope will understand the pressure that the police are working under in these sorts of circumstances and be patient. They are working as hard as they can to be in a position to allow people back into Grantham as quickly as possible." Queensland state Premier Anna Bligh commented on the hard work the rescue teams are putting in.
This news about the major flood in Australia is not just affecting the people of Australia but also the whole world. Such a big and disastrous thing will inevitably affect all of us whether we like it or not. Therefore, if there is any way at all we are able to help, we should.
The police, firemen and rescue teams have been working their hardest and are under a lot of pressure trying to save so many lives. "People I hope will understand the pressure that the police are working under in these sorts of circumstances and be patient. They are working as hard as they can to be in a position to allow people back into Grantham as quickly as possible." Queensland state Premier Anna Bligh commented on the hard work the rescue teams are putting in.
This news about the major flood in Australia is not just affecting the people of Australia but also the whole world. Such a big and disastrous thing will inevitably affect all of us whether we like it or not. Therefore, if there is any way at all we are able to help, we should.
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