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MUSLIMS MUST AVOID BEING TOTALLY IMMERSED IN FACEBOOK, TWITTER
SEREMBAN (Malaysia), Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysians, especially Muslims,
must avoid being totally immersed in the internet culture, especially Facebook
and Twitter, said Information Communication and Culture Minister Dr Rais Yatim.
He added that facilities like internet cannot be accepted totally because it
is a form of business introduced by the West and we are just users.
"We are not saying that they cannot use Facebook or Twitter but when using
such facilities they must upkeep the values taught by Islam, Buddhism or
Christianity to maintain our culture," he told reporters after opening a Seminar
on the 1Malaysia concept here Saturday.
He added that Malaysians who used internet services on social networking
sites should be careful with what they see and hear.
"We must be strong in our believes and culture because the identity and
image of our country depends on us. They are just selling Facebook, Twitter,
L-Band and various other services, even through space, as a product but we do
not do such business. We accept all this in a state of cultural shock," he said.
He chided some Malaysians who belittled those who were no savvy of the
Facebook and Twitter culture.
"We should not be quick to condemn or look down on those who do not use
Facebook. Newspapers are still relevant, so is Facebook, but do not be carried
away with everything and disregard the old system," he said.
Rais also praised the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
(SKMM) for its success in tracking down a student from the National Arts Culture
and Heritage Academy for posting a public safety threatening comment on Facebook
about the recent spate of attacks on churches while discussing the ongoing
"Allah" controversy on the popular social networking website.
"Congratulations to SKMM for its action in nailing those who used Facebook,
Twitter and SMS for the wrong reasons. As a former analyze of the law in the
country, I wish to advise the people that they cannot escape from the law for
their actions," he said.
--BERNAMA
must avoid being totally immersed in the internet culture, especially Facebook
and Twitter, said Information Communication and Culture Minister Dr Rais Yatim.
He added that facilities like internet cannot be accepted totally because it
is a form of business introduced by the West and we are just users.
"We are not saying that they cannot use Facebook or Twitter but when using
such facilities they must upkeep the values taught by Islam, Buddhism or
Christianity to maintain our culture," he told reporters after opening a Seminar
on the 1Malaysia concept here Saturday.
He added that Malaysians who used internet services on social networking
sites should be careful with what they see and hear.
"We must be strong in our believes and culture because the identity and
image of our country depends on us. They are just selling Facebook, Twitter,
L-Band and various other services, even through space, as a product but we do
not do such business. We accept all this in a state of cultural shock," he said.
He chided some Malaysians who belittled those who were no savvy of the
Facebook and Twitter culture.
"We should not be quick to condemn or look down on those who do not use
Facebook. Newspapers are still relevant, so is Facebook, but do not be carried
away with everything and disregard the old system," he said.
Rais also praised the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
(SKMM) for its success in tracking down a student from the National Arts Culture
and Heritage Academy for posting a public safety threatening comment on Facebook
about the recent spate of attacks on churches while discussing the ongoing
"Allah" controversy on the popular social networking website.
"Congratulations to SKMM for its action in nailing those who used Facebook,
Twitter and SMS for the wrong reasons. As a former analyze of the law in the
country, I wish to advise the people that they cannot escape from the law for
their actions," he said.
--BERNAMA
