Megat Tariq

Manners Maketh Men

[Zaid Ibrahim @zaidibrahim]

Managing the Malays

Malays are particular about beer, Khalwat and a hundred other non-halal things. They should use their self-discipline to avoid the non-halal stuff, but instead, they want the government to do it for them. So, the govt willingly obliges ;
make laws that make it criminal for any sin, for their moral lapses.

This means you need spies to peep through the doors, enforcement officers, the courts, and other government apparatus. It’s always expensive to enforce moral offences which have been converted into criminal acts

There was this actor who apparently liked to engage in sex with fellow actresses. He was once caught for Khalwat last year but did it again yesterday. When the religious police raided his apartment, he refused to open the door. I can understand that.

So, the religious officers called up the Fire brigade. Three hours later, the door was opened. Presumably, the couple will be charged in court later.

We should not waste so much public money enforcing moral offences. It does not serve any purpose. I have not heard of a study showing that Khalwat offences have been reduced drastically because of the raids by the moral police and the fire brigades.

When I pointed out that such raids do not happen in other Muslim countries, my critiques were quick to say these countries are not Muslim enough.

The truth is we are jealous of the progress made by our fellow Muslims in other countries. Their privacy is respected; their dignity is not tarnished in public. They live their lives, like others, undisturbed, without interference from the moral police, moral judges and nosy neighbours

Another wishful thinking on a lazy Sunday afternoon

[Megat Tariq @megattariq]

@Lilacookiee Somehow this appeared on my timeline - maybe I should start exploring too. All the best in your search, Lila.

[Shahril Hamdan @ShahrilHamdan]

Lebih baik tidak ambil bahagian dalam mana-mana Kerajaan.

[Megat Tariq @megattariq]

Yes. Agree. Should put a lot more hours on maths and science followed by language. Then PAI and elective subjects/subjects that SHOULD be elective such as Bahasa Arab.

[Malaysia Today @RajaPetra]

The controversy surrounding what preacher Azhar Idrus said merely reveals the truth behind religious doctrine. It is difficult for most to accept that religion divides us, not unites us. If not, God would have sent us only one religion. Or did religion not come from God?

[Datuk Omar Mustapha @omarmu]

The Two Knights endgame. Impossible for White to checkmate Black unless Black makes unforced error. Wrong move by White ends in stalemate. One of the game’s great injustices. Also the art of Malay high politics at its finest. White to move.

[Megat Tariq @megattariq]

Okay. Apple Music on Carplay is amazing. I was very sure that my car stereo need the Harman/Bowers & Wilkins upgrade - not anymore. Stock stereo is fine - one just need the right music quality.

[Megat Tariq @megattariq]

Apple Carplay’s Apple Music > Apple Music on iDrive > Spotify on iDrive > spotify on Carplay

….or did Apple deliberately “detuned” Spotify on Carplay?

[Megat Tariq @megattariq]

Apple Carplay made me realise Apple Music’s superiority over Spotify.

[Megat Tariq @megattariq]

Did BFM just said “die-die must list”? Die-die? Really...

[Megat Tariq @megattariq]

@qiqi_az Depends on material and size. But macam okay

[Megat Tariq @megattariq]

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir dan Batin

[Megat Tariq @megattariq]

2021 amended wish list: an invitation to Clubhouse

[CaitieHannan @caitiehannan]

As a therapist I can say confidently, that while therapy is helpful, what most people really need is money

[Megat Tariq @megattariq]

Sate Pak Wan is a great place ONLY if you appreciate quantity over quality.

[Tashny Sukumaran @tashny]

The prosperity burger isn't even good y'all.

[Tai Zee Kin 🇲🇾 @TAIZEEKIN]

Unconstitutionality of a motion of confidence.

(1) As per the former Speaker YB TS Ariff, a motion of confidence against the Prime Minister or any member of the Dewan Rakyat is 'Unconstitutional'.

[Megat Tariq @megattariq]

@dan_afa89 @johariaripin This is wrong.

[Julian Popov @julianpopov]

You eat sausages your whole life but you refuse vaccine because you don’t know what’s in it.