Karnival Ria Ria Pulau Ketam

KARNIVAL RIA RIA PULAU KETAM
14-16 DISEMBER 2012
TEMPAT: PERKARANGAN TOKONG PULAU KETAM
KERJASAMA DENGAN: MAJLIS AGAMA ISLAM SELANGOR

MACMA Selangor, cooperating with Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS) is organising yet another fun and beneficial activity for the community of Pulau Ketam.
We are going to spend 3 days in Pulau Ketam, Selangor!

The programs to be held:
1. PPT and movie presentation
2. Free medical health check up and acupuncture.
3. Kirana Homeopathy
4. Performance by the clown
5. Taichi
6. Colouring Contest (for children)
7. English Reading Session
8. English Quiz Contest
9. Arm Wrestling
10. Peel the Durian Contest
11. Fishing Competition
12. Archery
13. Paintball
14. Insatiable Balloon
15. Chinese Chess Competition (children & adult)
16. Peel the Prawns Contest
17. Ice Cream Fiesta
18. Cooking Demonstration (Ladies)
19. Mini Fun Fair
20. Grand Dinner
21. Acoustic Performance
22. Karaoke Competition (for children)
23. Lucky Draw

Fuh, what a long list!
So friends, if you are free this coming weekend, why not hop onto the boat at Port Klang and sail off to Pulau Ketam for a good get together with your family and us!

See you there!

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MACMA Selangor akan bekerjasama dengan MAIS untuk mengadakan Karnival Ria Ria di Pulau Ketam.
Karnival ini akan mengambil masa 3 hari, 2 malam dan akan dipenuhi dengan pelbagai aktiviti!

Antara aktiviti yang dirancang:
1. Tayangan PPT dan wayang
2. Pemeriksaan Kesihatan Percuma dan Akupuntur
3. Kirana Homeopathy
4. Persembahan Badut
5. Senaman Taici
6. Pertandingan Mewarna – Kanak-Kanak
7. Sesi Bacaan Bahasa Inggeris
8. Pertandingan Quiz Bahasa Inggeris
9. Pertandingan Gusti Tangan
10. Pertandingan Kopek Durian
11. Pertandingan Memancing
12. Archery
13. Paintball
14. Insatable Balloon
15. Pertandingan Chess Cina (Kanak-Kanak Dan Dewasa)
16. Pertandingan Kopek Udang
17. Pesta Aiskrim
18. Demonstrasi Masakan– Perempuan Dewasa
19. Mini Fun fair(Kanak-Kanak Dan Dewasa)
20. Majlis Makan Malam Perdana
21. Persembahan Akustik
22. Pertandingan Karaoke (Kanak-Kanak)
23. Cabutan bertuah

Jadi kawan2, jika anda berkelapangan hujung minggu ini, mari beramai2 memeriahkan karnival ini!
Bercuti sambil bergembira :)

MAGMA AGM 2012

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LAWATAN EHSAN SDR SHAMSUL LIM

Alhamdulilah, today 5th February 2012 at about 3.00 pm MACMA SELANGOR and a few NGOs from MRA (Darus Saadah) Seremban, Al-Hidayah/Ikram have paid a visit to Bro Shamsul Lim. His mother welcomed us warmly and Uzt Rahman Siva from Pejabat Agama Kajang came to accompany and briefed us about Bro shamsul"s latest status of the application to LPZ (zakat).Next week will follow up in LPZ HQ in Shah Alam. Sister Salmah and Husband both retirees from Melawati came along and contributed some food and token to him. Bro Asri Loke and wife came all the way from Seremban for this good cause of helping our brother here.Not to forget bro Kassim from Al-Hidayah/Ikram who tagged along and contributed some token too.Finally last but not the least Macma Selangor Welfare bureau and Macma Pusat came up with some fund for bro Shamsul to ease and help his family temporarily while waiting for the zakat money to be approved. There were some kind Samaritans or "Hamba Allah" who donated some money online through the bank to help him also. May Allah SWT rewards and showers all of you with blessing and iman. thank you everyone who came and also who has contributed .Jazakk Allah Khairan[gallery]

by Nurlaily Yap

Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha 2012

Date: Saturday 27 October 2012
Time: 8.00 am
Venue: Pejabat Agama Islam Daerah Hulu langat
Jalan Low Ti Kok, Kajang
Selangor Darul Ehsan

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Volunteers Needed for MACMA Selangor

Assalammualaikum.
MACMA Selangor is opening our arms to invite our fellow Chinese Muslim brothers and sisters to join us so that we can work better towards a common goal of dakwah and welfare to both Muslims and non-Muslims.

As is stated in Chapter 3 Surah Al Imran verse 103, the Quran says:

وَاعْتَصِمُواْ بِحَبْلِ اللّهِ جَمِيعًا وَلاَ تَفَرَّقُواْ وَاذْكُرُواْ نِعْمَةَ اللّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ إِذْ كُنتُمْ أَعْدَاء فَأَلَّفَ بَيْنَ قُلُوبِكُمْ فَأَصْبَحْتُم بِنِعْمَتِهِ إِخْوَانًا وَكُنتُمْ عَلَىَ شَفَا حُفْرَةٍ مِّنَ النَّارِ فَأَنقَذَكُم مِّنْهَا كَذَلِكَ يُبَيِّنُ اللّهُ لَكُمْ آيَاتِهِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَهْتَدُونَ

“And hold fast all together by the Rope (religion) which Allah (stretches out for you) and be not divided among yourselves, and remember with gratitude Allah’s favour on you, for you were enemies and he joined your hearts in love, so that by His Grace you became brethren…”

Presently, MACMA SELANGOR has registered more than 400 members and now has its office at Jalan Metro Perdana Barat 1, Taman Usahawan, Kepong Utara, which is a strategic location for dakwah.

Our Vision

MACMA would endeavor to bring forth Muslims in general and the Chinese Muslims in particular to become "Khairun Ummah" as defined by the Qur'an in order to build a unity through diversity society . To foster volunteerism spirit among members, uplift social , economy status and establish a learned and knowledgeable Islamic community .

Our Mission

Our mission is to further promote the interests of our organization and our members to the community. We strive to make a difference by educating the public and expanding our reach.
Internally, MACMA is to effectively cater for the welfare of Chinese Muslims both materially and spiritually, and externally to act conscientiously and effectively as vehicle of communication with the predominant non-Muslim Malaysian Chinese population.

We have had conducted various programs and activities:

Major annual programs such as:
a. Gong Xi Fa Cai with non Muslims families and fellow Muslims.
b. Happy Happy Hari Raya also with non Muslims families and fellow Muslims.
c. MACMA Selangor Youth Camp 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012.
d. Korban Idil Adha with fellow Muslims.

Besides that, among other activities or programs we have are:
a. Visits and aids to muallafs in distress.
b. We also are in collaboration with MERCY MADINAH CENTRE/ HOME to send to them our muallaf sisters who need temporary shelter.
c. We help to distribute zakat among muallafs especially in the holy month of Ramadhan.
(please refer to full report in AGM report)

MACMA financial source:
a. MACMA receives between RM20 000 – 40 000 annually from Lembaga Zakat via MAIS.
b. From time to time MACMA collaborates with MAIS / JAIS on some programs. If we initiate the programs with good working paper they may sponsor it.
c. We also get strong support from Yayasan Rasma and assistance from other organizations.

Our plans for the future:
a. MACMA Selangor intends to establish a CHINESE ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE (CICC) in Selangor.
b. We have started KOPERASI MACMA Selangor – it is now in the process of approval by Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia. It is started with the noble aim for MACMA Selangor to be financially independent in future.

Areas of activities that need improvement:
a. To organize regular Islamic classes for members and public in Mandarin and in English.
b. To do more dakwah to fellow Chinese non Muslims. For this, we need more Mandarin and English educated daie’s who can deliver fully in Mandarin or English.
c. To conduct Islamic classes at members’ homes for those unable to travel to attend classes by Pejabat Agama.
d. Matchmaking for muallafs.
e. Giving guidance and support to help muallafs to adapt themselves to their new lives after becoming Muslims.
f. To engage in providing answers on some contemporary social-political issues so as to clear confusion created by politicians such as Hudud, LBGT, Non Muslims’ Rights in an Islamic State etc.
g. Providing reference for Chinese Muslim confinement care services.

We need more dedicated people to help to run these activities. We hope more members will step forward to serve MACMA Selangor and develop this organization and make it a model of excellent ummah in Malaysia. May Allah S.W.T. bless us all. Amin ya rabbal alamin.

Prepared by:
Nor Alina Ong PPT
Secretary MACMA Selangor 2010/2012

Download the pdf of this letter [here].

MACMA Selangor Eid Celebration

Assalammualaikum.
MACMA Selangor would like to extend an invitation to all Chinese Muslims to attend our MACMA Selangor Eid Celebration on:

Date: Saturday 27 October 2012
Time: 8.00 am
Venue: Pejabat Agama Islam Daerah Hulu langat
Jalan Low Ti Kok, Kajang
Selangor Darul Ehsan

All members and friends are welcome.
Please call or sms: 016-3371715 (Alina) or 013-3994211(Nurul)

Jazakallahu khairan

MACMA Selangor 8th Annual General Meeting 2012

Salam alayk dear bothers and sisters,

MACMA Selangor holds a General Meeting annually but the election of committee happens only once in two years. And the meeting this year will be one of those meeting where members are invited to elect a new board of committee members.
So come join us, voice out your opinions, maintain or elect a new committee member.

The details of the AGM are as follows:


Date: Sunday 4th Nov 2012 @ 19 Zulhijjah 1433H
Time : 8.30 am (registration) 9.30 pagi (meeting starts) – 12.00noon
Venue: Masjid Al Khairiyah Taman Seri Gombak, Selangor





Agenda:
1. Speech by Chairperson
2. Quran Recitation
3. Speech by MACMA Selangor Chairman
4. Presentation and Verification of the 2011 7th Annual General Meeting minutes
5. Presentation of MACMA Selangor 2012 activities by the Secretary
6. Presentation and Verification of the accounts by the Treasurer
7. The Dissolution of the 2011/2012 Committee Board
8. The Election of the new 2012/2013 Committee Board
9. Minutes / Matters Arising. Dissolution of meeting.



The participation and attendance of members are highly anticipated.
Interested individuals who would like to join and become member are also welcome.

As this year is the election year for a new committee, MACMA SELANGOR also hereby calls upon members to come forward to render their voluntary services in order to help our fellow Chinese Muslims, many of whom still need our support morally, spiritually as well as assistance with our Muslim faith that we have chosen to be the guidance in our lives.
Let’s volunteer yourself as a committee member.

Please arrive earlier to allow some time for the registration and so that the meeting can start promptly at 9.30am and end no later by 12 noon.

Thank you.

The calling letter for the meeting can be downloaded [here].
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After the AGM, there is an interesting Mandarin forum going on in Petaling Jaya, titled “HUDUD LAW: A CONCERN FOR THE NON-MUSLIMS”

Our committee member Haji Kamal Koh will will speak on his personal capacity in the forum.
The forum will discuss about:

• What is the Impact upon Business Field When Hudud Law Comes into Force?
• What is the Impact upon Public Norms / Cultures When Hudud Law Comes into Effect?
• What is the Impact upon National Policy Making When Hudud Law Comes into Operation?
• What is the Impact upon Non-Muslims’ Daily Routine & Lifestyle When Hudud Law Comes into Enforcement?
• The Feasibility of Implementing Hudud Law in a Multi-Racial Country like Malaysia

This forum is organised by Pertubuhan Gerakan Belia Bersatu Malaysia.

Details of the forum:
4 November 2012 (Sunday),
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
PD Block (PD011)
UTAR’s Petaling Jaya Campus.

A Musical Journey Across China by Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

Dear All,
 
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) is having a concert entitled ‘A Musical Journey Across China’ performed by the at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP).
 
Among the works to be performed is Train Tocatta, a work to mark the return of Hong Kong to China through speed, virtuosity and modern folk-song and The Butterfly Loves that depicts episodes of love, protest and transformation.
 
Embrace the signature sounds of chinese ‘erhu’ instrument, and the ups and downs of the melody that’s going to whisk you away to China for a day.



There is 15% discount for students, provided that they bring along their student ID to verify their student status (a valid ID is required at time of ticket purchase, collection and admission).

Also, for group admissions, there will be a 10% discount on ticket prices for groups of 10-24, 15% for groups of 25-29 (this includes 2 free tickets) and 20% for groups of 50 or more (this includes 4 free tickets).

See you there!

Mesyuarat Agung Permulaan Koperasi MACMA Selangor

Assalammualaikum wrt wbt.

Dear members and fellow friends,

We are pleased to inform that we will be holding a meeting to set up our co-operation (Koperasi MACMA Selangor) on the 1st of July 2012.

Event details are as follows:

Date: 1 July 2012
Venue: Quality Hotel, Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur
Time: 2pm

The meeting is to establish the co-operation, which included electing managers and committee members, registering memberships and deciding on the minimum membership fee.

Membership is open to all members and chinese muslims aged 18 and above who are currently working or residing in Selangor or Kuala Lumpur.

Another good news is the meeting will then be followed by a free Hi-Tea for members.
Please RSVP by 26th June 2012, so that we can book places and order necessary amount of food and beverages.

Call 016-929799, 016-3371715,012-3066542 OR 013-3994211
See you there!

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MACMA YOUTH CAMP

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Changes to the Youth Camp

Assalammualaikum wrt wbt.

We apologise, but due to some unforeseen circumstances, we needed to change the date and venue of the youth camp.
Instead of 25th to 27th May in Batu Caves, the camp will be held on 26th to 28th May in Sg Congkak.
We are sure there will be hikmah behind these changes :)



However, rest assured.
The magnitude of the camp will not be dampened in any way!

To register, simply download the following documents and return it to us via email (macmaselangor@gmail.com).

1. Introduction to Parents (in Bahasa)

2. Introduction to Parents (in Mandarin)

3. Registration form

For further information, call:
1) Mdm Alina Ong 016-3371715
2) Bro Kean Seng 017-3463683

MACMA Selangor 2012 Annual Youth Camp

Assalammualaikum wrt wbt.
We are pleased to announce that our annual MACMA Selangor Youth Camp is back!
And this time the theme is "One Step Closer".
Keen to know what does that mean?
Join us in our 5th youth camp.

After receiving tremendous support and responses last year, this time around the youth camp will be held in a more exciting place, that is Gua Damai Extreme Park in Batu Caves, Selangor.



Packed with outdoor and indoor activities, this youth camp will definitely make the upcoming school holiday valuable.

To register, simply download the following documents and return it to us via email (macmaselangor@gmail.com).

1. Introduction to Parents (in Bahasa)

2. Introduction to Parents (in Mandarin)

3. Registration form

For further information, call:
1) Mdm Alina Ong 016-3371715
2) Bro Kean Seng 017-3463683

MACMA SELANGOR 2012 NEWSLETTER

Assalammualaikum wrt wbt brothers and sisters.

The newsletter from MACMA Selangor is finally released!
This newsletter is given FREE to all MACMA Selangor members.
So if you have not received yours by the end of May, please let us know either by email, or simply leave a comment on this page.
We might not have your latest address!



Alternatively, you can download the e-version of the newsletter
[here].

February Monthly Talk: What Is Religion?

CNY Open House by Restoran Mohd Chan

Assalammualaikum.
All are invited!

Report on 2011 MACMA CNY Open House

MACMA SELANGOR HAPPY HAPPY GONG XI FA CAI

Salam to all,

MACMA Selangor, in collaboration with Hidayah Centre and Ikram held a GONG XI FA CAI open house celebration at HJ SHARIN LOW RESTAURANT at Taman Sri Gombak on 28th Jan 2012. The event started at about 10.00 a.m. Chinese New Chinese New Song Year songs were played. Some of Maher Zain’s songs were also played.

Bro Farid from IKRAM and Bro Hj Kamal Koh were the masters of ceremonies.
Hj Sharin Low delivered a speech followed by the coordinator from IKRAM, Zun ‘Arif Hakim Abdul Rahman. Mr. Tony Pua, MP from Petaling Jaya made a special guest appearance. He was invited by Maj (B) WG Tan. Major Tan has been very helpful to MACMA Selangor since his return from the Philippines but sadly he will be returning to the Phillipines next month.

Our chairman, Hj Sharin Low said in his speech that being a Muslim, one does not need to discard one’s customs and tradition. Islam allows us to pursue our tradition and keep our family ties after we revert. Our prophet Muhammad S.A.W. has always tell his ummah to respect own parents and be filial children.
More than 500 guests attended the open house – consisting of different races and religion. Books and pamphlets were distributed freely. Oranges and angpaus were given away and the food were delicious. There was also a lucky draw and a clown making balloons for kids. The event ended at about 2.30 pm.

MACMA Selangor gratefully thank Al Hidayah and IKRAM for their gracious consent to help us hold this auspicious event. May we cooperate again next year. Amin ya rabbal alamin.










Reported by:
Sis Alina Ong
1 Feb 2012

Are You A Chinese Muslim? We Need Your Details!

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If you are reading this, we have come to the right place!

But let us first introduce ourselves to you. We are like you, Malaysian Chinese who converted to Islam, or, as some would like to put it, reverts to Islam. The male figure at the top picture is me, Dr Yamin Cheng. The lady to the right of me is Nurlaily Yap. Nurlaily Yap is currently a committee member in MACMA, the acronym for Malaysian Chinese Muslims Association. She is serving in the committee of MACMA Malaysia, the umbrella MACMA organization in Malaysia, as well as in MACMA Selangor.

What about me? I am helping out Nurlaily in reaching out to people like you, people who not only come to Islam, but people who believe they can make a difference to our Malaysian society in the way we practise Islam. Nurlaily and I believe you are a special Muslim.

Do you believe you are a special Muslim? Do you think you can make a difference to our society?
Or are you just a convert who, after coming into Islam, only complains about the existing state of the Muslims?
Can you make a difference?
Do you want to make a difference?
Nurlaily told me that there are around 60,000 Chinese converts to Islam in Malaysia. 60,000?
Does this figure include the ones who have gone to heaven? If you are one of those still walking around on this earth, we would like you to give us some information about yourself.

We need to connect.
If you happened to be one of those who have gone to heaven, then don’t bother to reply.
Just let us know these things about yourself – your name, age, education, profession, and handphone number.

That’s all we want from you for now. Do you know of any convert who you would like them to join you in this mailing list?
Then pass this request to them and ask them to contact us.
You may send your brief biodata to Nurlaliy at nurlily45@yahoo.com, or to me at convertsforum@yahoo.com.
You will be hearing from us again.

Thank you and Gong Xi Fa Cai !

CNY Open House

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Among exciting events to be held:

Talk: Chinese Muslim Contribution in China
Video Show: Islam in China | Al-Quran & Science
Hidayah Centre Exhibition
Lucky Draw
Ang Pow Presentation (children only)
Street Dakwah
Chinese New Year Food
FREE Door Gift (muallaf & non-muslim only)

Participation is FREE.
Please invite your non-muslim friends.
Please do come and join us.
For more information or registration, please contact 016-3371715.
The open house is organized by Hidayah Centre, Pertubuhan IKRAM Malaysia and MACMA Selangor.

Date: 28th January 2012 (Saturday)
Time: 8.30 am - 2.30 pm
Venue:
Hj Sharin Low Restaurant, Sri Gombak

CHINESE NEW YEAR REUNION DINNER 2012

Dear members and friends,

It's that time of the year again! Chinese New Year is coming to visit us once again and as usual MACMA Selangor will be having a reunion dinner for members, families and friends.

This year around, the dinner will be held in a Chinese Muslim restaurant in Bukit Antarabangsa, KL.

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Details are as follows:

Venue:

Restoran Hj Sharin Low,
No 1&3, Lorong Wangsa 5A,
Bukit Antarabangsa,
Ampang, Malaysia, 68000

Phone: +603-4106 6678, +6012-685 4101

Price:

RM350 /table (members)
RM450/ table (non-member)
RM40/ pax (member)
RM50/ pax (non-member)

Date:

22nd Jan 2012, 8.00 pm – 10.00 pm

Payment mode:

Please bank in the amount of payment to Persatuan Cina Muslim Malaysia Cawangan Selangor, BANK ISLAM.
Account No. 1209-2010-030722 or to
Bro Fadhil Goh @ MAYBANK AC 014105 409656.

Please bring along the bank-in slip on 22nd Jan 2012 OR fax to 03-56323734 or email to fadhilgoh@hotmail.com.

RSVP by 18 Jan 2012.
Limited tables available!
It's a first come first serve basis friends! :)

For further information, please contact Bro Fadhil Goh @ 012-3396465

MENU
1. Yee Sang
2. Hoi Sin Kang (Sharks fin)
3. Steam Kerapia
4. Butter Prawns
5. Loh Hon Chai
6. Malmite Chicken
7. Fried Rice
8. Longan Sea Coconut
9. Chinese Tea/ Syrup Lemon

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Regards,
Alina Ong,
Secretary.