Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Najib: 1Malaysia unites the race
KUALA LUMPUR: The 1Malaysia concept is not an empty Govern-ment slogan but a symbol of racial unity and patriotism, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
The Prime Minister said he trusted that the 1Malaysia approach would achieve its goal despite what some parties said.
“I'm confident Malaysians will strive with me to realise the 1Malaysia vision,” he said in his speech at the 1Malaysia Vaisakhi Open House 2011 with the Sikh community at Dataran Merdeka here yesterday.
Najib drew loud applause when he said Aap Sabh Nu Vaisakhi Di Lakh Lakh Wadaayi Howey (Happy Vaisakhi Day to all) in the Gurmukhi language.
“The Sikh people are known for being brave, loyal and hardworking. I thank them for their contributions in the formation of our country,” he said.
The event, which is of immense religious significance and organised by the National Sikh Youth Organisation, attracted 20,000 people, including tourists.
Even the downpour at 6pm did not dampen their mood as they enjoyed family activities, bhangra performances, entertainment from local artistes and Punjabi cuisine.
Housewife Gurvinder Kaur Kumar, 48, said she was thrilled to spend the special day with the community.
Senior manager Harnarinder Singh, 56, said the 1Malaysia vision looked to be a tall order but was definitely achievable.
“The Government has a critical role in ensuring that all aspects of its administration and machinery reflect a true Malaysian identity,” he said.
Also present at the event was Najib's wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon and Malaysian National Sikhs Movement (Geraksikh) President Tan Sri Darshan Singh.
TheStar, 3/5/2011
The Prime Minister said he trusted that the 1Malaysia approach would achieve its goal despite what some parties said.
“I'm confident Malaysians will strive with me to realise the 1Malaysia vision,” he said in his speech at the 1Malaysia Vaisakhi Open House 2011 with the Sikh community at Dataran Merdeka here yesterday.
Najib drew loud applause when he said Aap Sabh Nu Vaisakhi Di Lakh Lakh Wadaayi Howey (Happy Vaisakhi Day to all) in the Gurmukhi language.
“The Sikh people are known for being brave, loyal and hardworking. I thank them for their contributions in the formation of our country,” he said.
The event, which is of immense religious significance and organised by the National Sikh Youth Organisation, attracted 20,000 people, including tourists.
Even the downpour at 6pm did not dampen their mood as they enjoyed family activities, bhangra performances, entertainment from local artistes and Punjabi cuisine.
Housewife Gurvinder Kaur Kumar, 48, said she was thrilled to spend the special day with the community.
Senior manager Harnarinder Singh, 56, said the 1Malaysia vision looked to be a tall order but was definitely achievable.
“The Government has a critical role in ensuring that all aspects of its administration and machinery reflect a true Malaysian identity,” he said.
Also present at the event was Najib's wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon and Malaysian National Sikhs Movement (Geraksikh) President Tan Sri Darshan Singh.
TheStar, 3/5/2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
1 Malaysia Vaisakhi Open House 2011
1 MALAYSIA VAISAKHI OPEN HOUSE 2011
2nd May 2011 (Monday – Labour Day Holiday)
3pm – 8pm at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur
In attendance : Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato' Seri Najib Tun Razak
Do bring in along your family members and make this event a Success.
Organised by Sikh Naujawan Sabha Malaysia with the support of Malaysian Gurdwaras Council & all Sikh Organisations
2nd May 2011 (Monday – Labour Day Holiday)
3pm – 8pm at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur
In attendance : Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato' Seri Najib Tun Razak
Do bring in along your family members and make this event a Success.
Organised by Sikh Naujawan Sabha Malaysia with the support of Malaysian Gurdwaras Council & all Sikh Organisations
GOLDKARTZ Launches '24 Karaatz' globally and bring new twist to Bhangra Music
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Two Sikh brothers nicknamed "Malaysia's Bhangra Ambassadors" are trying to become international hit-makers in Punjabi dance music with the help of stars from Britain and India.
The duo officially known as Goldkartz have released an album that is the first serious attempt by a Southeast Asian bhangra recording act to cross over to foreign markets. The CD, titled "24 Karaatz," was launched simultaneously last Friday in Malaysia, Britain, India and other countries.
"We are a fresh product for the bhangra scene," Goldkartz member Manjit Singh Gill said in an interview this week. "We have something different to offer, coming far from the hub of bhangra."
Modern bhangra blends hip-hop, electronic and rock rhythms with centuries-old sounds of Punjabi singing, traditional drums and string instruments. Its popularity grew in Britain in the 1980s after many Punjabis migrated there.
Goldkartz's album features collaborations with well-known vocalists, composers and producers in bhangra and Indian music, including Rishi Rich and Mumzy Stranger from Britain and Shankar Mahadevan of India.
But the brothers insist their mostly self-composed work remains distinctive because their singing is infused with Malaysian cadences unfamiliar to bhangra fans. The novelty of being a bhangra act that isn't from Europe or India could also help, they add.
Manjit, 26, and his 22-year-old brother, Sukhjit Gill Singh, are an anomaly even in Malaysia, a Muslim-majority nation where Sikhs number fewer than 150,000 people in a population of 28 million.
In 2008, Goldkartz became the first group to release a Malaysian-made bhangra album, selling 5,000 CDs in a modest success.
"It was a passion project," Manjit said. "We had been listening to bhangra from other countries for years."
Their second album was built with a worldwide audience in mind, recorded over 18 months as Manjit and Sukhjit juggled time between the studio and their occupations as a lawyer and law student respectively. They also honed their craft by singing in Malaysian clubs and at concerts in Australia, Canada, Indonesia and Singapore.
Goldkartz's songs highlight themes about romance and having fun. The chorus of their lead single, "Ha Karde," translates as "Darling, just tell me yes once, and let's love each other tonight."
Top bhangra record companies in Britain and India are distributing the album, which was launched at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur by the prime minister's wife. The brothers, who have performed music together since they were teenagers, plan to tour soon to promote the CD
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tan Sri Darshan: Segerakan Siasatan
KUALA LUMPUR 18 Jan - Kerajaan diminta menyegerakan siasatan terhadap kes seorang pelatih Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (PLKN) berketutunan Sikh di Pulau Pinang yang mendakwa rambutnya dipotong kelmarin.
Presiden, Pergerakan Kebangsaan Sikh Malaysia (GERAKSIKH), Tan Sri G. Darshan Singh berkata, perkara itu perlu bagi menjaga keharmonian kaum serta mengekalkan keyakinan masyarakat berkenan terhadap PLKN
Menurutnya yang juga seorang Peguam, bagi Masyarakat Sikh perbuatan menyimpan rambut merupakan salah satu daripada lima perkara yang wajib dilakukan seperti larngan memakan daging babi bagi umat Islam.
"PLKN tidak seharunya dijejaskan dengan insiden seumpama ini kerana program itu amat baik bagi golongan belia mempelajari nilai nilai moral dan membina kekutan fizikal dan mental.
:Justeru saya meminta lebih 100,000 masyarakat Sikh di negara ini bertenang dan menyerahkan siasatan kes berkenan kepada pihak berkuasa tanpa menimbulkan sebarang insiden yang tidak diingini," katanya
Utusan, 19/1/2011
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