Negaraku

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Radin's Blog today will cover the topic of Malaysia National Anthem, Negaraku. Firstly introduced during the Merdeka announcement in 31 August 1957, the National Anthem has been our symbol of pride for the nation. But, the sovereignty of Negaraku currently has been questioned and threatened by both inside and outside the country. Most popular is the case of Negarakuku, a version of rap song but using the Negaraku as most of its lyrics and also, the claimed by some Indonesian activist and media especially that Negaraku is actually a ‘plagiat’ from the song ‘Terang Bulan’. This issue is disturbing indeed.

But, Indonesia government has ensured that the issue is only brought up by a small minority of the republic and not a majority voice. And even Malaysia Federation also voices its citizen to keep the issue down and do not make any provocation as this issue is only a huge misunderstanding.

Radin’s Blog today will uncover the real story of Negaraku. Let’s check it out.

Negaraku, Malaysia National Anthem

PLAGIAT?


First, the case here is about the song that has the same melody, Negaraku, Terang Bulan and Mamula Moon. All of this song used the melody made by Pierre-Jean de Beranger, a French Musicians. The only different is its lyrics according to each respective composer.

So, who’s first?
Terang Bulan (1930’s), Mamula Moon (1947), Negaraku (1957)

This is the main reason why some activist claimed Negaraku is a plagiat from Terang Bulan, which is not. (source)


ORIGIN OF NEGARAKU


Before Independence, each state in peninsular already has their own anthem but no anthem for the whole Federation. Thus, a competition has been held to choose the new anthem for the new independence country. Among the competitor is the composer for the song ‘Majulah Singapura’. None of them is deemed worthy.

Then, Tunku Abd Rahman chooses the Perak State Anthem, ‘Allah Lanjutkan Usia Sultan’ because of its traditional flavor in its music. Thus, Negaraku is born!

So, the question is where is the origin of this anthem?
The answer is Seychelles Island. (source)


PERAK STATE ANTHEM

Perak State Anthem

Perak is the first state in Malaysia to have its own National Anthem. It is used during the reign of Sultan Idris (1888). He is the son-in-law to the exiled Sultan Abdullah of Perak. The song composed by Pierre de Beranger is very popular in Seychelles at that time. The song called as ‘La Rosalie’.(source) The song has the same melody as ‘Allah Lanjutkan Usia Sultan’, Terang Bulan, Mamula Moon, and Negaraku.

Here is the timeline:
La Rosalie (1800’s), Allah Lanjutkan Usia Sultan (1888), Terang Bulan (1930), Mamula Moon (1947), and Negaraku (1957). (source)

This is the very proof that Negaraku did not plagiat the song from Terang Bulan but ‘Allah Lanjutkan Usia Sultan’ instead. The song has been used for over 100 years and still in used now. (source)


CONCLUSIONS


All of the fact above is based by fact. I have concluded all my research here and whether you wanted to believe it or not, it’s up for the individual. My work for the country here is done. If you not satisfied, then feel free to search it. But heed my advice,

“Be rational, not emotional”

Kedah Royal Family

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Today royal segment will cover about Kedah Royal Family. If Perlis Royal Family is the youngest in Malaysia, the lineage of Kedah Royal Family is the oldest in Malaysia. The ruler of Kedah is styled as HRH Sultan of Kedah.

The current Sultan of Kedah is HRH Sultan Abd Halim Muazzam Shah Ibni almarhum Sultan Badlishah. He is the 30th Sultan of Kedah. His reign started since 1958 and celebrated golden jubilee of his administration in 2008.


The consort to the ruler of Kedah is styled as HRH Sultanah of Kedah. The current holder is HRH Sultanah Haminah binti Hj Hamidon.

As the Sultan Abdul Halim currently served as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, a Regency Council was appointed by the Sultan consist of 4 members to rule the state on the absence of the Sultan. The members are :-

1. His Royal Highness the Tunku Bendahara of Kedah, Tunku Annuar ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah. The Chairman of the Regency Council. (Died)
2. His Royal Highness the Tunku Temenggong of Kedah, Tunku Sallehuddin ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah.
3. His Royal Highness the Tunku Laksamana of Kedah, Tunku Abdul Hamid Thani ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah.
4. Her Royal Highness the Tunku Panglima Besar of Kedah, Tunku Puteri Intan Shafinaz binti Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah.

HISTORY


The Royal House of Kedah is of great antiquity, originating in the Hindu age, and said to have been founded by a Prince from Sri Lanka. Eight generations of the family ruled over the state before the conversion to Islam in 1136. The state frequently fell to superior Siamese forces. Fearing another such invasion, Sultan Abdullah al-Mukarram Shah negotiated a Treaty of Friendship and Alliance with the HEIC in 1786, this entailed the cession of Pinang. The Siamese were forestalled for a time, but struck hard in 1821 and annexed the sultanate. After a severe financial crisis, Kedah was transferred to British sovereignty on 16th July 1909.

The then Sultan, Ahmad Taj ud-din III al-Mukarram Shah, had already reigned for 27 years and was set to reign for a further 34. Without financial acumen of any kind, a series of Royal Regents ruled in his stead for much of his reign. During the Japanese invasion, the seventy-seven year old Sultan fled into the jungles on the back of one of his eighteen sons. One of these was to become the first Prime Minister of the Malaya and Commonwealth and world-famous statesman, Tunku 'Abdu'l Rahman. Others were distinguished diplomats, civil servants and military officers. Sultan Ahmad Taj ud-din's grandson, Sultan al-Mu'tasimu Billah Muhib ud-din Alhaj 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah, ascended the throne in 1958 and served as King of the Federation from 1970 to 1975.


ROYAL FAMILY

Sultan of Kedah and family, Tunku Intan Shafinaz (in yellow) and Tunku Soraya (in red) and husband Raja Iskandar Zulkarnain ibni Sultan Idris Afifillah

Sultan Abd Halim Muadzam Shah married twice, First with Almarhumah Sultanah Bahiyah binti Tuanku Abd Rahman (d. 2003) and second with Sultanah Haminah Hamidon. His marriage is blessed with a daughter, which is his daughter with Sultanah Bahiyah. The Sultan and the late Sultanah Bahiyah also adopted two daughters.

1. Tunku Intan Shafinaz (1966)
   
   (adopted)

1. Tunku Sarina (1960 - 1991)
2. Tunku Soraya (1960)

PALACE


Official palace and royal seat to the Sultan of Kedah is Istana Anak Bukit (Anak Bukit Palace) located at the royal town of Anak Bukit, Kedah. The Istana Anak Bukit is the largest palace in northern peninsular.

INHERITANCE


Male primogeniture amongst the Kedah Royal Family. The Sultan, and his successor, must be adherents of the Islamic faith :-

**line of successions

1. Tunku Abd Malik Ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah, Raja Muda Kedah
2. Colonel Tunku Salehuddin ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah, Tengku Paduka Maharaja Temenggong Anggota Desa
3. Tunku Sarafuddin Badlishah bin Tunku Salehuddin
4. Tunku Abd Hamid Thani ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah, Tengku Laksamana

**subject to changes
The late Tunku Annuar ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah were survived by three sons. 
i) Tunku Putra Badlishah bin Tunku Annuar Al-Haj
ii) Tunku Johanez bin Tunku Annuar Al-Haj
iii) Tunku Azudin Shah bin Tunku Annuar Al-Haj
Their status in the line of succession is unknown. Possibly by-passed if according to Malay customs where the brother of the Sultan to succeed first.


GALERIA
Some of the pictures of the royal family.


i) The picture of HM the Sultan of Kedah and HM the Sultanah of Kedah and his only child, HRH the Tunku Panglima Besar of Kedah

Sultan Abd Halim and Sultanah Haminah during golden jubilee celebration

HRH Tunku Putri Intan Shafinaz ibni Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah

ii) His Royal Highness the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Kedah and wife, HRH Raja Puan Muda (Crown Princess) of Kedah

HRH Tunku Abdul Malik bin Almarhum Sultan Badlishah and HRH Tunku Raudzah binti almarhum Sultan Hishamuddin

iii) His Royal Highness the Tunku Bendahara of Kedah and wife, Toh Puan Bendahara of Kedah, and his sons.

HRH Tunku Annuar ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah and Toh Puan Noor Suzanna Abdullah


HH Dato' Tunku Putra Badlishah, eldest son of HRH Tunku Annuar


HH Tunku Johanez bin HRH Tunku Annuar

iv) His Royal Highness the Tunku Temenggong of Kedah, Tunku Salehuddin ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah and wife.



v) His Royal Highness the Tunku Laksamana of Kedah, Tunku Abdul Hamid Thani ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah and wife.

Last 10 days of Ramadhan

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More RAMADHAN graphics

Finally, the last 10 days of Ramadhan is here. I think, it is a good time now to ask ourselves, whether our Ramadhan this year is better than the previous one. A very good post mortem is necessary if we want to have an improvement in our life.

One of the nights in the last 10 days of Ramadhan is known as the Lailatul Qadar. No one knows when the night is including our prophets himself. The night is kept secret by Allah so that all of his servants will always try to search for it. Any good deeds done during this night is given a reward equivalent to 1000 nights.

For all muslim, Happy fasting.

Malaysia Radio Day

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Today, a special day of 999 stands for 9 September 2009. Most loving couple takes this one in a lifetime occasions to mark the date as their wedding day, especially for Chinese. Today is also the day for the first ever celebration of Malaysia Radio Day! The date is chosen by Commercial Radio Malaysia (CRM). History? Radio Day was first observed in the Soviet Union in 1945, on the 50th anniversary of Popov's experiment, and some four decades after his death. Radio Day is officially marked in Russia and Bulgaria. (source)

Fara Fauzana, Deejay of HotFM

This morning, most of Radio station has invited a senior deejay radio in Malaysia for this special occasion. Anyway, good luck for all Radio Station in Malaysia!

Helios Eclipse

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It is already two months since my last post of my comics and animation topics. Look like I get excited with our independence month and most likely get overly dramatic about it and forget the things that needed to be done. A special issue for this month, I will present comics from our lovely Homeland! “Helios Eclipse (2004 - 2009)”.

Helios Eclipse is a story by Malaysian female cartoonist, Kaoru. The series is published by Gempakstarz under Starz magazine in their first issue in 1 June 2004. Then, Helios Eclipse switches into Gempak magazine which is also under the same company, Gempakstarz. It is finished in issue 221.


SYNOPSIS


The story is basely about two worlds, Human World and the Magic World. The entire element under both worlds is controlled by the Sun Ruler, Helios. One day, on his curiosity about the Human World, Helios and his brother Luna, visits the Human World only to find it becoming terrible of modern technology, pollution, odd cultures and rude manners. Helios can’t believe his eyes that he actually protecting it. Later, Helios enrages and releases all of his power to try to destroy the children after he see them killing a cat. He lost his elemental power and all of his power disappears into the Human World.

With his power grew weaker, Dark World tries to dominate both world. And to restore the world peace, helios must find all of his element power. But, he eventually attacked by the Dark World’s henchmen and accidentally meets a human girl, Mineko which actually his prophesized savior.


MAIN CHARACTERS

1. Helios
   
   
   
   He is one of the three great rulers of the Magic World. Because he resembles the sign of the sun, he is the main source of power of the Magic World. He is rather quiet and does not trust people easily, especially humans after he visited the human world to pay his last respects to the deceased Syn I. While searching for the savior of the Magic World, he accidentally stumbled upon Mineko, and that has changed his perspective about humans. He accepts Mineko as a friend and ally. His feelings towards Mineko slowly grows to a stage where it is 'more than just friends'. He owned a fire element called Miraa.
   
   
2. Mineko
   
   
   
   She is selected as the savior of both worlds as she saved Helios from being swallowed by a magical whirlwind. This happened while Helios was using his limited power to search for the savior. She has a naive, cheerful personality and is always energetic, thus easily trusting people. But as the story progresses, her personality slowly changes. Her sincerity was questioned by Syn II, who then gave her a test to save the Magic World. At the end of the test, she sacrificed herself to save the Magic World from darkness. She was then revived by Princess Moragana who used the power of the Phoenix as Moragana claimed that "it was meant to be". After her revival, she received the power to create illusions from Syn II, proof that she managed to pass his test. The phoenix in her has become the target of The Dark World.
   
   
3. Luna
   
   Luna is the brother of Helios and resembles the sign of the moon. He is different from his brother, as he is always calm in any situation and thinks of the consequences before he acts. He became Helios's second in command, and always stood by Helios whenever he needed help, even when not requested by helios. Luna had the ability to read peoples' minds by touching them, as he claimed his ability was similar to Moragana's. He seemed to be secretly in love with Mineko and died protecting her.
   
   
4. Kazura
   
   
   
   Louis or Kazura is Mineko and Tooru's best friend since They were children. But in reality, he is the Dark Magician sent by the Dark World to kill Helios. At first, he become the antagonist when he betrayed Mineko and the others in order to kill Helios. However, he did not expect that Mineko would turn out to be the savior that was mentioned in Moragana's prophecy. After Maryvessa was killed by Helios, he betrayed the Dark World to cope with his pain and regret towards Maryvessa's death and hatred towards Soileh. His thoughts are hard to read either by his friends or his enemies, making him the perfect spy. This also helps him in battle when his enemies cannot read his moves. His abilities are shape-shifting and duplication. But as the story progresses, he gained the capabiliy to produce lightning. (This is shown when Louis ate the medicine Evilina gave him to fight Arisu and Soileh). Little information is known about his past except when Maryvessa met with him in human world, he admitted that since 'that day', he was no longer a human.

BOOK

1. Helios Eclipse : Prologue
2. Helios Eclipse : Median
3. Helios Eclipse : Ternion
4. Helios Eclipse : Quaternion
5. Helios Eclipse : Quintet
6. Helios Eclipse : Hexad
7. Helios Eclipse : Septenary
8. Helios Eclipse : Epilogue

GALERIA

State Assembly Seating : In a Hotel?

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(picture from Utusan Harian)

After the famous seating below a tree, yesterday 3 September 2009, the former Perak State Assembly Speaker, S. Sivakumar starting the seating in a hotel and acting as the assembly speaker. The seating started on 11.30 am is held in Heritage Hotel, Ipoh after their attempt to hold it in Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan failed.

The seating has pass on a bill to arrest the Speaker R. Ganesan and Deputy Speaker Hee Yit Fong.


COMMENT

From my point of view, the Pakatan Rakyat currently still firm on their stances that they are the legal government that currently still rules the state. In the past, ‘the seating below a tree’ has agreed on a bill to dissolve the assembly so that a new fresh election can be held and a new government can be choose by the people. But, without the King consent, the Pakatan Rakyat eventually falls.

This is the only way left for the Pakatan Rakyat to gain the people support. If they just accept the King decision, there is a possibilities that the current BN government will eventually gain the people trust once again and it is a critical blow to Pakatan Rakyat who is able to form a government in Perak during 2008 General Election.

Make me wonder, can Perak achieve its ‘Develop State’ status in 2015 just like the vision that been stated by the Regent of Perak, Raja Dr Nazrin Shah to the assembly before. If this situation still goes on until 2013, I don’t think much can be done to the state of Perak accept,

“More future out-of-hall assemblies”

Last but not least

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Last week, my presentation in front of my Industrial Training Supervisor finally ended. Both Mr Reza Ezuan and Mr Shafiq see my presentation and many question is ask by both sides, enough to petrify me for a minutes. I never expected it is going to be that tense. But, as that has come to past, the evaluation should be no problem. Last but not least, I still have a report to finish.

Dateline? Within a month.

A good part for this month, my Siamese cat finally gives born to 6 kittens. And a worst part is; only one survives and plus, a male kitten, probably leave the colony after he reach 4 month old. I’m only expecting the 3rd generation female cat in the colony. That’s all.

Fasting month for this year is also different from my previous one. For 6 years, I have experience the fasting month in the college, far from home. But now, feel good to be back.


BLOG ANNOUNCEMENT

2 months from now, the first anniversaries of Radin’s Blog! It is almost time for improvement. The first thing that pop in my head is, Entertainment/artiste related article. Still not my final decision yet and still thinking about it. Controversial topic? Better to let it go for now…

Ok guys, thanks for supporting me all this time. Your comment is what keeps me going for almost a year.

Until next time…

Malaysia Independence Day

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Today marked our 52 years anniversaries of Malaysia Independence. After more than 50 years, Malaysia has emerges from the developing to a newly Industrialized Country. With the spirits of ‘Malaysia Boleh’, we can achieve anything. The theme for this year Independence Day is;

1 Malaysia, Rakyat didahulukan, pencapaian diutamakan

After 52 years, we should realize that our country currently in the transaction phase from the first to the second generation, starting with our new Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak who is also the son to the 2nd Prime Minister of Malaysia. The second generation is the generation of Malaysia who born in a time of our country receives its independence and face the hardship during the era at that time. In other word, the writer of this blog can be refers as the third generation of Malaysia.

The new generation of the Malaysia actually has various things that we did not know of our fore-fathers, especially their hardship. Thus, we should actually respect their point of view and learn from their priceless life-experience in order to build our own. Someday, this country eventually entrusted to us.

“A new generation will surpass the previous one”

The celebration for this year is also special in its own way, the first time to be held at the vicinity of Malaysia Parliament. It is also the 50th anniversary of our Parliament (formed in 1959). Plus, to respect the month of Ramadhan and the threat of H1N1 pandemic, the celebration is done as simple as possible.

VIDEO

In this special day, the video also will be special, The 1 Malaysia songs from our local artiste. The 1 Malaysia theme makes me remember the Lion King: Simba’s Pride song of “We are one” from Walt Disney.

Satu Malaysia - AMP All Stars

Walt Disney - We are one

Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat

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According to the constitution of Malaysia, we adapt the parliamentary democracy in closed system with the Westminster system. And also, Malaysia is a multiparty system during the election. Meaning, there is no limit on how many party can contest in either parliamentary seat or state assembly seat. However, the scenario in Malaysia nowadays is moving into a 2-system party. Due to the fact that, most party has aligned themselves into one entity to coop with the harsh atmosphere of Malaysia politics.

“No political party can survive alone in Malaysia”

BARISAN NASIONAL


Commonly refers as National Front in English, it is the major political alliance in Malaysia and a successor to the Alliance Party. It is also has formed a government in Malaysia since 1955 undisturbed yet. Usually gain more that 2/3 majority in the parliament and only failed to gain it twice, in 1969 and 2008 General Election. The BN ideology are Economic Conservatism, Social conservatism, Right Wing and Moralist.

It is consist of 13 political parties, each party are racial based party accept for Gerakan. The current leader is Prime Minister Najib.

PAKATAN RAKYAT


Commonly refers as People’s Pact, it is the successor to the Barisan Alternatif (1999-2008). It is also the most successful opposition alliance yet. In 2008 General Election, it is able to denied Barisan Nasional 2/3 Majority in the Parliament and formed a government in 5 states. The ideology of PR are Social justice, Progressive, Social democracy and Public welfare.

It is a loose coalition of 3 parties PKR, DAP and PAS. The current leader is Anwar Ibrahim.

COMMENT

Grand Price to whoever formed a government in Malaysia, Perdana Putra

I will do this in an easy way, cast your vote based on candidates and not based on Political Parties. Remember, in Parliamentary Democracy, you are casting your vote for the candidate and not for political parties as there are possibilities of ‘defecting’ MP, and this can prove to be fatal. Still remember the Perak Crisis right?

So, vote wisely Malaysian

1 Ramadhan

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The Ramadhan eve's finally here. Tonight, is the night of 1 Ramadhan. In this month, Muslims around the world will start to fast. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. Thus, all Muslims are required to fasting for the whole month.

It is not just for fasting of food and water. It is also a fasting of mentally and emotionally where each of the Muslims must take care with full responsibilities their five sights to not doing anything that forbids by Islam. It is also encourage that they must try to be patience all day long as the month were not about fasting, but practice to adapt good moral value as well.

The Tarawikh solat were an example of optional prayer that only has in this time of the year. It is encourage for all Muslims. And, we should also try to perform the qiyamullail as well. It is a waste we only get up early only to eat sahur is it?

Lastly, Happy Ramadhan and happy fasting...