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NIK ZAFRI BIN ABDUL MAJID,
CONSULTANT/TRAINER
Email: nikzafri@yahoo.com, nikzafri@gmail.com
https://nikzafri.wixsite.com/nikzafri

Kelantanese, Alumni of Sultan Ismail College Kelantan (SICA), IT Competency Cert, Certified Written English Professional US. Has participated in many seminars/conferences (local/ international) in the capacity of trainer/lecturer and participant.

Affiliations :- Network Member of Gerson Lehrman Group, Institute of Quality Malaysia, Auditor ISO 9000 IRCAUK, Auditor OHSMS (SIRIM and STS) /EMS ISO 14000 and Construction Quality Assessment System CONQUAS, CIDB (Now BCA) Singapore),

* Possesses almost 30 years of experience/hands-on in the multi-modern management & technical disciplines (systems & methodologies) such as Knowledge Management (Hi-Impact Management/ICT Solutions), Quality (TQM/ISO), Safety Health Environment, Civil & Building (Construction), Manufacturing, Motivation & Team Building, HR, Marketing/Branding, Business Process Reengineering, Economy/Stock Market, Contracts/Project Management, Finance & Banking, etc. He was employed to international bluechips involving in national/international megaprojects such as Balfour Beatty Construction/Knight Piesold & Partners UK, MMI Insurance Group Australia, Hazama Corporation (Hazamagumi) Japan (with Mitsubishi Corporation, JA Jones US, MMCE and Ho-Hup) and Sunway Construction Berhad (The Sunway Group of Companies). Among major projects undertaken : Pergau Hydro Electric Project, KLCC Petronas Twin Towers, LRT Tunnelling, KLIA, Petronas Refineries Melaka, Putrajaya Government Complex, Sistem Lingkaran Lebuhraya Kajang (SILK), Mex Highway, KLIA1, KLIA2 etc. Once serviced SMPD Management Consultants as Associate Consultant cum Lecturer for Diploma in Management, Institute of Supervisory Management UK/SMPD JV. Currently – Associate/Visiting Consultants/Facilitators, Advisors for leading consulting firms (local and international) including project management. To name a few – Noma SWO Consult, Amiosh Resources, Timur West Consultant Sdn. Bhd., TIJ Consultants Group (Malaysia and Singapore) and many others.

* Ex-Resident Weekly Columnist of Utusan Malaysia (1995-1998) and have produced more than 100 articles related to ISO-9000– Management System and Documentation Models, TQM Strategic Management, Occupational Safety and Health (now OHSAS 18000) and Environmental Management Systems ISO 14000. His write-ups/experience has assisted many students/researchers alike in module developments based on competency or academics and completion of many theses. Once commended by the then Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia for his diligence in promoting and training the civil services (government sector) based on “Total Quality Management and Quality Management System ISO-9000 in Malaysian Civil Service – Paradigm Shift Scalar for Assessment System”

Among Nik Zafri’s clients : Adabi Consumer Industries Sdn. Bhd, (MRP II, Accounts/Credit Control) The HQ of Royal Customs and Excise Malaysia (ISO 9000), Veterinary Services Dept. Negeri Sembilan (ISO 9000), The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (Aspects of Project Management – KLCC construction), Corporate HQ of RHB (Peter Drucker's MBO/KRA), NEC Semiconductor - Klang Selangor (Productivity Management), Prime Minister’s Department Malaysia (ISO 9000), State Secretarial Office Negeri Sembilan (ISO 9000), Hidrological Department KL (ISO 9000), Asahi Kluang Johor(System Audit, Management/Supervisory Development), Tunku Mahmood (2) Primary School Kluang Johor (ISO 9000), Consortium PANZANA (HSSE 3rd Party Audit), Lecturer for Information Technology Training Centre (ITTC) – Authorised Training Center (ATC) – University of Technology Malaysia (UTM) Kluang Branch Johor, Kluang General Hospital Johor (Management/Supervision Development, Office Technology/Administration, ISO 9000 & Construction Management), Kahang Timur Secondary School Johor (ISO 9000), Sultan Abdul Jalil Secondary School Kluang Johor (Islamic Motivation and Team Building), Guocera Tiles Industries Kluang Johor (EMS ISO 14000), MNE Construction (M) Sdn. Bhd. Kota Tinggi Johor (ISO 9000 – Construction), UITM Shah Alam Selangor (Knowledge Management/Knowledge Based Economy /TQM), Telesystem Electronics/Digico Cable(ODM/OEM for Astro – ISO 9000), Sungai Long Industries Sdn. Bhd. (Bina Puri Group) - ISO 9000 Construction), Secura Security Printing Sdn. Bhd,(ISO 9000 – Security Printing) ROTOL AMS Bumi Sdn. Bhd & ROTOL Architectural Services Sdn. Bhd. (ROTOL Group) – ISO 9000 –Architecture, Bond M & E (KL) Sdn. Bhd. (ISO 9000 – Construction/M & E), Skyline Telco (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Knowledge Management),Technochase Sdn. Bhd JB (ISO 9000 – Construction), Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM – ISO 9000 & Internal Audit Refresher), Shinryo/Steamline Consortium (Petronas/OGP Power Co-Generation Plant Melaka – Construction Management and Safety, Health, Environment), Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Negotiation Skills), Association for Retired Intelligence Operatives of Malaysia (Cyber Security – Arpa/NSFUsenet, Cobit, Till, ISO/IEC ISMS 27000 for Law/Enforcement/Military), T.Yamaichi Corp. (M) Sdn. Bhd. (EMS ISO 14000) LSB Manufacturing Solutions Sdn. Bhd., (Lean Scoreboard (including a full development of System-Software-Application - MSC Malaysia & Six Sigma) PJZ Marine Services Sdn. Bhd., (Safety Management Systems and Internal Audit based on International Marine Organization Standards) UNITAR/UNTEC (Degree in Accountacy – Career Path/Roadmap) Cobrain Holdings Sdn. Bhd.(Managing Construction Safety & Health), Speaker for International Finance & Management Strategy (Closed Conference), Pembinaan Jaya Zira Sdn. Bhd. (ISO 9001:2008-Internal Audit for Construction Industry & Overview of version 2015), Straits Consulting Engineers Sdn. Bhd. (Full Integrated Management System – ISO 9000, OHSAS 18000 (ISO 45000) and EMS ISO 14000 for Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Consulting), Malaysia Management & Science University (MSU – (Managing Business in an Organization), Innoseven Sdn. Bhd. (KVMRT Line 1 MSPR8 – Awareness and Internal Audit (Construction), ISO 9001:2008 and 2015 overview for the Construction Industry), Kemakmuran Sdn. Bhd. (KVMRT Line 1 - Signages/Wayfinding - Project Quality Plan and Construction Method Statement ), Lembaga Tabung Haji - Flood ERP, WNA Consultants - DID/JPS -Flood Risk Assessment and Management Plan - Prelim, Conceptual Design, Interim and Final Report etc., Tunnel Fire Safety - Fire Risk Assessment Report - Design Fire Scenario), Safety, Health and Environmental Management Plans leading construction/property companies/corporations in Malaysia, Timur West Consultant : Business Methodology and System, Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) ISO/IEC 27001:2013 for Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya ISMS/Audit/Risk/ITP Technical Team, MPDT Capital Berhad - ISO 9001: 2015 - Consultancy, Construction, Project Rehabilitation, Desalination (first one in Malaysia to receive certification on trades such as Reverse Osmosis Seawater Desalination and Project Recovery/Rehabilitation)

* Has appeared for 10 consecutive series in “Good Morning Malaysia RTM TV1’ Corporate Talk Segment discussing on ISO 9000/14000 in various industries. For ICT, his inputs garnered from his expertise have successfully led to development of work-process e-enabling systems in the environments of intranet, portal and interactive web design especially for the construction and manufacturing. Some of the end products have won various competitions of innovativeness, quality, continual-improvements and construction industry award at national level. He has also in advisory capacity – involved in development and moderation of websites, portals and e-profiles for mainly corporate and private sectors, public figures etc. He is also one of the recipients for MOSTE Innovation for RFID use in Electronic Toll Collection in Malaysia.

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

MEREKA SEPATUTNYA TIDAK BOLEH MEMAKAI UNIFORM KETENTERAAN - SATU TEGURAN

Maaflah nak bercakap sikit.

Pada saya, sudah tiba masanya mereka yang tidak ada latarbelakang ketenteraan walaupun VIP, tidak usahlah beruniform sebab mereka yang layak memakai uniform berkenaan adalah mereka yang berkorban untuk negara, ada yang terkorban nyawa, menjaga perbatasan dan sempadan demi keselamatan rakyat Malaysia. Malah pernah bergabung untuk menyelamatkan tentera dari negara lain dalam operasi antarabangsa.
(Kalau VIP ni ada latarbelakang tentera, bolehlah kalau nak pakai pun)
Ini tidak, tidak pernah masuk latihan formal ketenteraan, takat masuk dalam 2 minggu - 1 bulan - tup tup dapat pangkat besar walaupun kehormat atau sukarela - walau tak de power - syok sendiri.
Kalau KDYMM SPB YDP Agong dan Raja-Raja Melayu dah memang menyertai latihan formal ketenteraan sehingga tamat latihan, layaklah baginda semua memakai uniform dan berpangkat setaraf dengan kedudukan mereka. Lagipun, ada sebab kenapa dipanggil Tentera DiRaja - tidak kira laut, darat atau udara. Kalau dengan Raja pun kita tiada etika, layakkah kita memakai uniform berkenaan?
Dulu rasanya mantan Menteri Pertahanan ada melarang akan hal ini setelah mendengar keluhan mereka yang bersusah-payah berjuang dan mendapat pingat/pangkat sehingga puluhan tahun lamanya. Apa perasaan mereka?
(Tiba-tiba dah diperbolehkan pula)
VIP memang kena hormat tetapi ada etikanya.

Monday, May 22, 2023

WE NEED BETTER STRATEGIES TO SOLVE OR BETTER PREVENT HOMELESSNESS IN MALAYSIA


I was doing some brainstorming with interested private parties on the rising problems of homelessness in Malaysia.

Of course, solving homelessness is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach involving various stakeholders, including government, non-profit organizations, communities, and individuals. 

While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, some strategies that can contribute to addressing homelessness:

1) More Affordable Housing 

Increase the availability of affordable housing options, such as subsidized housing, rent control measures, and low-income housing programs. Investing in affordable housing helps individuals and families secure stable housing.

2) Supportive Services 

Provide comprehensive support services to homeless individuals, including mental health services, substance abuse treatment, job training, and counseling. These services help address the underlying causes of homelessness and support individuals in regaining stability.

3) Prevention and Early Intervention 

Focus on preventing homelessness by implementing early intervention strategies. This can involve targeted assistance to individuals and families at risk of losing their homes, such as rental assistance programs or financial counseling.

4) Collaboration and Coordination 

Foster collaboration among government agencies, non-profit organizations, and community groups to coordinate efforts and resources effectively. This can help streamline services, avoid duplication, and maximize the impact of interventions.

5) Education and Employment 

Promote education and employment opportunities to enhance individuals' skills and increase their chances of finding stable employment. Partner with businesses and organizations to create job training programs and facilitate job placement for homeless individuals.

6) Outreach and Engagement 

Develop outreach programs to connect with homeless individuals and build trust. Street outreach teams can provide immediate assistance, access to resources, and information about available services.

7) Policy and Advocacy

Advocate for policy changes at the local, regional, and national levels to address the root causes of homelessness. This may involve advocating for increased funding for affordable housing, healthcare, and social services.

8) Homelessness Prevention Networks

Establish networks that bring together stakeholders, including government agencies, service providers, and community members, to identify local solutions, share best practices, and coordinate efforts to prevent and address homelessness.

9) Public Awareness and Attitude Shift

(One of the most important aspects for Malaysians)

Educate the public about the realities of homelessness and challenge stereotypes and stigmas associated with it. Promote empathy and compassion in order to build supportive communities that can help prevent and address homelessness effectively.

It's important to note that the solutions to homelessness may vary depending on the specific social, economic, and cultural contexts of different regions.

Addressing homelessness requires a long-term commitment, sustained funding, and a holistic approach that tackles the underlying issues contributing to homelessness.

Sunday, May 21, 2023

A.I. AND THE FUTURE OF ARCHITECTURAL AR/VR/MR




Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significant potential to enhance Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies, as well as the fields of design and architecture. Here are some ways AI can boost these areas:

1.0    Realistic Rendering

AI can improve the visual fidelity of VR, AR, and MR experiences by generating high-quality, realistic graphics and textures.

AI  algorithms can analyze existing images and videos to generate realistic 3D models or enhance the resolution and quality of low-resolution content.

2.0    Natural Language Processing (NLP):

AI-powered NLP enables more intuitive interactions in VR, AR, and MR environments. Users can communicate with virtual characters or objects using natural language, allowing for more immersive and engaging experiences.

3.0    Intelligent Avatars and Characters: 

AI enables the creation of intelligent avatars and characters that can understand and respond to user actions and  emotions. These virtual entities can provide personalized experiences, adapt their behavior based on user preferences, and simulate realistic social  interactions.

4.0    Content Generation:

AI can automate the process of creating VR, AR, and MR content. For example, AI algorithms can generate 3D models of objects or  environments based on textual descriptions, sketches, or real-world data. This streamlines the content creation process and allows for faster prototyping and iteration.

5.0    Object Recognition and Tracking:

AI-powered computer vision algorithms can improve object recognition and tracking in AR and MR applications. This enables more accurate placement and interaction of virtual objects within the real-world environment, enhancing the user experience.

6.0    Architectural Design and Visualization

AI can assist architects and designers in generating optimized designs and visualizing them in VR, AR, or MR. By using AI algorithms, architects can explore various design options, simulate lighting conditions, and even analyze factors such as energy efficiency or structural integrity.

7.0    Virtual Collaboration and Remote Presence

AI can facilitate virtual collaboration and remote presence in architectural and design projects. VR and AR technologies, combined with AI-powered communication and collaboration tools, allow geographically dispersed teams to work together in virtual environments, enabling real-time design reviews, feedback, and decision-making.

8.0     Personalized Experiences

AI algorithms can learn from user preferences, behavior, and feedback to deliver personalized VR, AR, and MR experiences. This customization can enhance user satisfaction and engagement, tailoring content and interactions to individual needs and preferences.

9.0    Data Analysis and Simulation

AI can analyze large amounts of data collected from VR, AR, and MR experiences to gain insights, identify patterns, and  optimize future designs or experiences. For example, AI algorithms can analyze user interactions and behavior to improve the usability and effectiveness of VR or AR applications.

Overall, AI has the potential to revolutionize VR, AR, and MR technologies, as well as the design and architecture fields, by enhancing visual fidelity, enabling natural and intelligent interactions, automating content generation, improving collaboration, and personalizing user experiences.

SO YOU THINK YOU THINK YOU HAVE ALL THAT IT TAKES TO BE A LEADER? - BY NIK ZAFRI

Let’s look back into the basic principles of management by using the following checklist. Be honest, it’s always easier said than done.

I don’t need to know how you are doing, you should know
😊



Remember, leadership is a journey, and it takes time and effort to become a good leader. Embrace the challenges, adapt to different situations, and always strive to inspire and empower others to reach their full potential.

Saturday, May 20, 2023

💫 Let us be the light in someone's darkness! 💫

 


Inequality do exist but we have the power to make a difference.  Extend your heart to those less fortunate.  Be the catalysts of change. Donate your time, resources, or simply lending a listening ear, every act of kindness counts. Make a positive impact in the lives of others. Let's rewrite the narrative and build a society where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive


STAR TREK TECHNOLOGY THAT HAVE INSPIRED NEW INVENTIONS

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Star Trek, the iconic science fiction series, has inspired many real-world technological advancements. While we haven't achieved all the advanced technologies depicted in the Star Trek universe, several concepts and inventions have become a reality. Here are some examples:

Communicators: The handheld communication devices used by Star Trek characters resemble modern-day smartphones. They allow instant voice communication over long distances, much like our smartphones today.


Universal Translators: In Star Trek, crew members communicate with various alien species using universal translators. Today, we have translation apps and devices that can translate languages in real-time, making communication across different languages more accessible.


Tablet Computers: Star Trek featured tablet-like devices known as PADDs (Personal Access Display Devices). These portable touch-screen computers bear a striking resemblance to modern tablets, such as iPads and Android tablets.


Voice-Activated Computers: The Star Trek computer system, often interacted with through voice commands, anticipated the development of voice recognition technology. Nowadays, voice assistants like Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa respond to voice commands and perform tasks for us.


Holodecks and Virtual Reality: The holodeck in Star Trek allowed characters to immerse themselves in realistic, interactive virtual environments. While we don't have fully functional holodecks, virtual reality (VR) technology has made significant progress, enabling users to experience immersive, computer-generated environments.


Tricorders: The tricorder was a handheld device used for scanning and analyzing various substances, environmental conditions, and medical conditions. Although we haven't replicated the tricorder entirely, we have made progress in developing portable medical diagnostic devices and handheld scanners for various purposes.


Replicators: In Star Trek, replicators could create food, objects, and even complex machinery instantly. While we don't have the same level of replicator technology, 3D printing has emerged as a real-world counterpart, allowing us to create physical objects layer by layer.


Biometric Sensors: Star Trek characters often used medical tricorders to assess vital signs and diagnose illnesses. Today, wearable devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers can monitor heart rate, sleep patterns, steps taken, and other biometric data.


It's important to note that while some technologies have parallels to Star Trek, they may not operate with the same level of sophistication or capabilities as depicted in the series. Nonetheless, Star Trek has undoubtedly influenced the direction of technological development, and its vision continues to inspire scientists, engineers, and inventors.


HOW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND APPS CAN HELP THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED (INCLUDING BLINDNESS) TO CONDUCT BANKING AND FINANCIAL TRANSACTION

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The time has come to aid the visually impaired people. There will be no longer a need to painstakingly cross the road, get on a bus, helped by the bank staff - just to do one or two simple transaction. In fact in the future they do not have to leave home anymore.
AI can play a crucial role in developing apps for the visually impaired or blind individuals, enabling them to perform various tasks independently.
Here's how AI can help in building apps with voice command recognition for financial and banking transactions, balance checking, transfers, and more:
Voice Command Recognition:
AI-powered voice recognition technology allows visually impaired users to interact with the app using their voice. It enables them to give commands, input information, and perform actions without relying on traditional graphical interfaces. Natural Language Processing (NLP) algorithms can interpret and process these voice commands accurately.
Accessibility Features:
AI can assist in implementing accessibility features such as screen readers, text-to-speech conversion, and audio feedback. These features can provide auditory cues to users about app content, menus, buttons, and transaction details. AI algorithms can help enhance the accuracy and naturalness of text-to-speech synthesis, making the app more user-friendly.
Intelligent Assistance:
AI can provide intelligent assistance by analyzing user behavior and preferences. By collecting and analyzing data, AI algorithms can personalize the app experience, tailor recommendations, and offer proactive suggestions to users. For example, the app can learn a user's typical banking patterns and make suggestions based on their transaction history, promoting financial management independence.
Fraud Detection and Security:
AI can aid in building robust security measures within the app. Machine learning algorithms can detect patterns and anomalies in transaction data to identify potential fraud or suspicious activities. AI-based fraud detection systems can help safeguard users' financial transactions and notify them about any potential risks.
Natural Language Understanding:
AI algorithms can assist in understanding and interpreting complex queries related to financial transactions. They can extract relevant information from user queries, identify the intent behind the request, and process it accordingly. This capability helps streamline interactions and provides a more efficient user experience.
Integration with Existing Services:
AI can facilitate the integration of the app with existing financial and banking services through APIs. This allows visually impaired users to access their accounts, check balances, initiate transfers, and perform various banking activities directly through the app, without relying on external assistance.
Continuous Improvement:
AI algorithms can continually learn and adapt based on user interactions and feedback. Through iterative updates, the app can enhance its accuracy, responsiveness, and usability over time, improving the overall user experience for visually impaired individuals.
By leveraging AI technologies and incorporating these features, apps for the visually impaired or blind can empower users to perform financial and banking transactions independently, access critical information, and manage their finances with confidence.
So any takers?


Friday, May 19, 2023

MENJAWAB TUDUHAN "SEKULAR" TERHADAP SAYA

Assalaamuálaikum wbt.

Saya pernah berdepan dengan fitnah yang menuduh saya seorang yang sekular. Saya banyak mendiamkan diri pada awalnya kerana tidak mahu bergaduh. Lalu pada suatu hari, saya terpaksa menjawab tuduhan berkenaan. Itupun secara mesej peribadi.
i) Tuan menuduh saya sekular, tuan faham ke maksud sekular itu?
(diam tidak menjawab)
ii) Baik, saya terangkan supaya tuan tidak melihat pada pakaian zahir sebelum membuat tuduhan.
Sekular bermaksud secara mudahnya supaya tuan mudah faham:
a) Memisahkan politik dan agama (politik suku, agama suku)
b) Memisahkan sains dan agama (sains lain, agama lain)
2 contoh di atas. Apabila kita berniat hati, lidah dan anggota menyebut seperti yang ada di atas, maka seolah-olah kita menyatakan Al-Qurán itu tidak syumul kerana pada pendapat dangkal kita - di dalam Al-Qurán - tiada ilmu sains atau ilmu siasah. (silap haribulan GUGUR syahadah kita - luputlah aqidah)
Oleh kerana kita tidak pernah mengkaji akan kekayaan ilmu Allah SWT dalam Al-Qurán, tidak pernah berguru secara talaki - hanya dengan internet dan media sosial, oleh kerana kita bermain dengan sangkaan buruk (su-ul zhan) menilai manusia secara zahir, oleh kerana kita menafsirkan Al-Qurán menggunakan tamsil pemikiran, tahsinul aqli, tidak faham asbabunuzul, tidak faham tafsir atau menafsir/menterjemah secara harfiah, bertaklid membuta tuli, tidak mempelajari bahasa Arab terutamanya lughatul Qurán, tidak belajar ilmu kalam, tidak faham salaf dan khalaf, maka dengan sendirinya, kita akan mudah bersangka buruk kerana kita sangkakan kita ini baik dari segi pemakaian dan perwatakan kita - serta orang lain seperti saya ini adalah golongan sekular atau "kafir"
Saya terus menyambung :
Kalau kita tidak faham hal akademik atau sains, jangan cepat menuduh "orang akademik" dan "sains" sebagai sekular sebab ada "ulama memfatwakan" sedemikian. (hampir sama la dengan suka mentakfir orang lain, hanya dengan penglihatan secara zahir dan su-ul zhan) - sempitnya pemikiran kita.
Sabda Rasulullah SAW: (mafhumnya)
Maksudnya: “Mana-mana orang yang mengatakan kepada saudaranya: Wahai kafir. Maka jatuhlah (kafir itu) ke atas salah seorang daripadanya.” Riwayat al-Bukhari (6104) dan Muslim (111).
(Diam seribu bahasa)
Bila saya nak sambung lagi - terkeluarlah permohonan maaf dan penyesalan akibat tergopoh-gopoh. Bukan itu sahaja, pada awalnya, dia bercakap dengan takbur menggambarkan seolah-olah dia ini macam "ahli sufi" lah.
Saya terus menyatakan : "Syarat utama seorang ahli sufi pada semua zaman ialah membersihkan hati dari syak, zhon dan waham"
(Tidak pernah lagi hubungi saya selepas itu)
Tidak perlulah saya sebutkan nama manusia berkenaan kerana dia sudah pun memadamkan kenyataan yang jelik terhadap saya di salah satu akaun media sosialnya. Walaupun dia tidak meminta maaf secara terbuka, saya sudah pun awal-awal memaafkan dia.
Saya tidaklah nak mendakwa diri saya seorang ulama atau mujahid atau "tok guru" - jawapan yang saya berikan bukan bermakna saya ahli parti siasah tertentu tetapi itulah ajaran i'tiqad Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah - 4 Madzhab yang rajih.
Saya sudah mendiamkan diri dan bersabar begitu lama - tetapi apabila ada insan yang mengaku dirinya "lebih Islam dari saya" berhasrat menuduh saya seolah-olah aqidah saya telah tergugat, maka saya terpaksa berdiri tegak berhadapan dengan mereka yang merasa diri mereka maksum untuk mematikan hujjah mereka.
(Sila perbetulkan diri sendiri sebelum memperbetulkan orang lain)
Tidaklah saya bangga dengan perbuatan saya ini, tetapi kalau sampai menjatuhkan maruah saya (sehingga keluarga saya turut aib), ianya sudah melampau.
Wallahuálam - wassalam

Saturday, May 13, 2023

KONVENSYEN PERPADUAN

Konvensyen Perpaduan yang bakal diadakan nanti perlu membuka peluang untuk rakyat marhaen bersuara walaupun tidak dijemput - walaupun sekadar secara talian sahaja kerana walaupun dihadiri oleh ribuan perwakilan ianya bukanlah bermakna 100% mewakili suara rakyat yang sebenar.

Lagipun, tujuannya acara ini diadakan untuk membincangkan kesejahteraan rakyat di masa hadapan. Jadi, pada saya yang kurang arif ini, untuk kita mengenali rakyat secara lebih dekat, untuk benar-benar mendengar suara hati dan bisikan mereka, bukankah lebih elok jika kami diberikan peluang yg sama bersuara pada konvensyen berkenaan (walau secara talian).

Saya faham, mungkin bukan semua cadangan dan pendapat akan diterima, tetapi sekurang-kurangnya berilah peluang sama untuk rakyat memberikan pendapat untuk dijadikan resolusi.

Sunday, May 07, 2023

ORANG MELAYU RAWA - KAJIAN RINGKAS DARI PELBAGAI SUMBER OLEH NIK ZAFRI

Asal Perkataan dan Melayu Rawa

Antara tokoh-tokoh Rawa yang terkenal ialah Tun Ahmad Sarji, Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah, Tan Sri Dato' Seri Rafidah binti Aziz, Tuan Guru Haji Yusof Rawa, Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Siti Zaharah Sulaiman dan ramai lagi.

(Ada juga golongan yang menuduh kaum Rawa suka mengamalkan ilmu sihir seperti santau dsb. Pada saya, melambangkan kaum Rawa dengan ilmu sihir amat tidak adil dan satu fitnah yang besar. Kerana Ilmu sihir ini boleh diamalkan oleh mana-mana kaum dan tidak terhad kepada sesuatu bangsa sahaja)

Pelbagai kisah yang dapat didengar mengenai asal usul Melayu Rawa. Saya menggunakan perkataan Melayu kerana mereka dikategorikan sebagai rumpun Melayu Nusantara.

Antara pendapat-pendapat yang dikemukakan :

a) Ada yang berpendapat Melayu Rawa berasal dari suku kaum Rao (lihat (d)

b) Ada yang berpendapat Suku Rawa adalah bahagian dari rumpun bangsa Melayu Minangkabau, mereka berasal dari salah satu di antara ketiga daerah Minangkabau, yaitu Agam dan Tanah Datar dan 50 Kota.

c) Tetapi ada yang berpendapat bahawa perkataan Rao merujuk kepada sebuah empayar yang besar yang meliputi Pagar Ruyung, Kampar, Acheh dan banyak lagi.

d) Ada yang berpendapat : Rao merupakan nama pahlawan handal Majapahit di mana keturunannya dipanggil keturunan Rao. (Rawa)

e) Ada pula yang berpendapat kaum 'Rao' yang berasal dari Champa yang ramai berhijrah ke Sumatera di mana bahasa Rao telah diasimilasikan dengan dialek Minang yang digunakan di Lubu dan Leco - masih mengekalkan sukukata yang membezakan dari bahasa Minang biasa yang berasal bahasa Melayu purba di Indochina dan Segenting Kra. (namun terdapat pendapat lain menyatakan yang berasal dari Champa adalah bangsa yang digelar kini sebagai Melayu Deli dan bukannya Rawa - Wallahualam)

f) Secara tradisinya - orang Rawa perlu dijodohkan dengan orang Guai iaitu keturunan diraja (digelar keturunan Maharaja Ombak*) dan dikatakan keturunan Iskandar Zulkarnain contohnya Sultan Taufik.

*Maharaja Ombak atau Ombok digelar Tengku Embak (suku Rawa dan Minang) dan dikatakan bertanggungjawab membantu menyelamatkan Kerajaan Seri Menanti, Negeri Sembilan. (ada yang berpendapat bahawa bantuan untuk Seri Menanti diketuai oleh Sutan Amir Kaharuddin Budiman)

Dikatakan Tengku Embak telah membawa diri ke Raub kerana konflik takhta dan mendirikan rumahtangga dengan Tengku Rokiah. Tengku Embak juga telah berkahwin dengan keturunan Guai dan bermukim di Bolok (Lanchang) dan mangkat di sana.

f) Ada pula yang berpendapat bahawa Tok Mengkarak adalah raja yang sebenar (Raja Mutlak) yang lebih layak dari Sultan Taufik. Tok Mengkarak mempunyai saudara-maranya yang digelar Tok Biah, Tok Ju, Tok Langit dsb. Tok Mengkarak dikatakan berasal dari Bukit Seguntang (Sumatera)

Ada yang berpendapat terdapat sengketa kerabat berlaku dan akhirnya takhta telah diserahkan kepada Sultan Taufik.

Hijrah Perantauan Rawa ke Tanah Melayu

Ada empat gelombang perantauan Melayu Rawa ke Tanah Melayu iaitu:

a) Gelombang Pertama - antara 500 - 1400M terdiri daripada golongan petani dan pemburu emas, kerana Tanah Melayu terkenal dengan Semenanjung emas. (Golden Chersonese)

b) Gelombang Kedua antara 1401 - 1600M

c) Gelombang Ketiga antara 1601 - 1800M terdiri daripada pendakwah, pelombong emas. bijih timah dan tentera upahan Pulau Pinang dan Singapura selain Melaka.

d) Gelombang Keempat antara 1801 - 1900M dengan melarikan diri dari pihak Belanda yang cuba menghapuskan keturunan Kesultanan Rawa dari Rao-Mapat Tunggul, Padang Nunang dan Pagar Ruyung - di mana kerabat melarikan diri bersama-sama hulubalang dan pahlawan, ulamak dan rakyat pelbagai kemahiran (merujuk kepada Perang Paderi di Sumatera Barat (1815 – 1833)

Antara lain :

• Negeri Sembilan - Seri Menanti antara 1772 - 1848 menerusi Sungai Ujong berdekatan Seremban.
• Negeri Pahang - melalui Sungai Hulu Pahang (Bera, Hulu Pahang, Kuata Lipis, Raub, Bentong) sekitar tahun 1857-1863. Antaranya Tengku Khairul Alam, Pakeh Khalifah Saka, Tujuan Saka dll.
• Negeri Selangor - melalui Sungai Klang (Hulu Langat, Hulu Selangor) dan Sungai Selangor (Kalumpang, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Gombak) sekitar tahun 1867- 1873.
• Negeri Perak
- melalui Sungai Perak, Sungal Bidor dan Sungai Bernam (Teluk Intan, Kuala Kangsar, Larut, Kinta, Gopeng, Tapah, Kampar) sekitar tahun 1875-76. Antaranya Datuk Sakti Putih dll.
(dikatakan terdapat krisis antara kaum Melayu Rawa dengan kerabat Di Raja Perak dan juga dengan grup Megat (tidaklah dapat disahkan samada benar atau tidak kisah ini)

Penghijrahan ke Negeri Kelantan

Catatan sejarah juga menunjukkan bahawa suku kaum Rao turut berhijrah ke Kelantan melalui jalan darat dan jalan Sungai Pahang sehingga ke Sungai Kelantan. Mereka telah menetap di Pasir Mas, Kelantan hasil usaha Sutan Amir Kaharuddin Budiman (yang dikatakan pernah membantu Kerajaan Seri Menanti, Negeri Sembilan)

Saya akan hanya menumpukan sedikit sebanyak kajian saya mengenai kaum Rawa di Kelantan terutamanya pengaruh adat istiadat, dialek, perkahwinan dengan kerabat Pattani dan Kelantan DLL.

(Dalam kajian saya mengenai Rawa, saya mohon maaf kerana saya tidak boleh menyentuh mengenai kisah Pagar Ruyung, kisah perkaitan persaudaraan dengan Minang dan Mendailing dsb. atau kisah Raja Brayun dan Datoh Klana)
Ini untuk mengelakkan sebarang konflik/krisis yang mungkin timbul - jadi, jika ada sebarang persoalan mengenai perkara ini, saya terus-terang tidak akan memberikan sebarang pendapat mengenainya)

Sutan Amir Kaharuddin telah berkahwin dengan Che Aminah Tok Aki dari Raub dan semasa di Chetok, Pasir Mas, Kelantan, baginda telah mengahwini seorang lagi isteri dari Kelantan dikatakan ini adalah kaum kerabat Pattani (Wallahualam)

Salah seorang puteri Sutan Amir Kaharuddin iaitu Che Puan Siti Zaleha (Tok Jeliha) telah berkahwin dengan kerabat Di Raja Pahang iatu Tengku Khairul Alam (dari jalur Padang Nunang)

Seorang lagi puterinya iaitu Che Siti Hajar telah berkahwin dengan Yamtuan Muda Pesisiran Siak Tengku Tialam Sultan Shahrul Alam Tengku Rendah.

Sutan Amir Kaharuddin atas dasar hormat dan takzimnya kepada Raja-Raja Patani dan Kelantan justeru memberikan tempat perlindungan, baginda telah menukarkan gelarannya kepada Mandur Diman (gelaran ini mengingatkan saya kepada Mandur Mis (Lundang)
Apa yang jelas, telah terdapat satu NGO keluarga yang dipanggil Pertubuhan Persaudaraan Tok Diman Chetok (lihat foto) telah ditubuhkan dan ramai ahlinya yang gelaran pangkal - Tuan, Nik dan Wan menjadi ahli Pertubuhan ini. (kemungkinan percampuran darah asbab perkahwinan antara Rawa dan Kelantan)


Pengaruh Adat Istiadat Rawa

(Nota, dalam topik ini, saya tidak akan menyentuh kisah sumpahan Raja-Raja Rawa contohnya pantang Pisang Merah bagi mengelakkan sebarang isu)
Adat Istiadat Rawa banyak diasimilasikan ke dalam kaum kerabat Reman dan Pattani - mungkin kaedahnya sedikit berbeza di tempat-tempat lain.

Antaranya ialah Adet Berjojak (Adat Berjejak)
Adat ini dikatakan diamalkan untuk bayi yang baru lahir yang habis pantangnya dan apabila mencapai usia yang ditetapkan (1 tahun), anak ini perlu menjalani adat berjejak - di mana, kaki, tangan dan dahi akan disapu minyak zaafaran dan dia perlu berjalan ke atas tikar yang ditabur bunga.

Anak ini kemudian dimandikan dengan air asam limau purut dan kenduri doa selamat akan diadakan (kebanyakannya berasaskan gulai ayam dan pulut kuning) dan anak itu akan mula memijak tanah dengan kaki ayam.

(Di sesetengah tempat meletakkan satu dulang (nekar) besar - dilapik kain kuning di mana bunga,bertih, beras kunyit, tanah liat, tepak sirih dll. ditaburkan di atas dulang ini. Anak ini perlu memakai serba kuning dan berjalan di atas kain kuning - jika lelaki - berkeris kecil)
Pengaruh Makanan
Seperti di banyak negeri-negeri lain seperti Negeri Sembilan dan Perak, masih ada keturunan Rawa di Kelantan yang menggemari Gulai Lemak Nangka (Gulei Lomak Nangko (dan *Kelamai), rendang (di Kelantan dimakan bersama sambal daging) Di Gopeng, Perak terkenal dengan Rondang Atok/Rendang Tok. *Kelamai hampir sama dengan Lemang, cuma resipi dan cara masakannya berbeza.

Di Kelantan, yang paling dekat dengan Kelamai ialah Pulut Pagi - resipinya mirip Kelamai tetapi cara penyediaannya dan hasilnya agak berbeza)

Di Kelantan, contohnya Gulai Lemak Nangka di Kelantan dicampur dengan ikan kering.
Identiti Paloh Rawa - Machang, Kelantan

Paloh Rawa dikatakan berasal diambil sempena perkataan paloh dan rawa iaitu tanah rendah di tebing sungai yang akan dipenuhi air ketika musim tengkujuh. Manakala Rawa pula ialah nama sejenis pokok. Buahnya berwarna kebiruan-biruan apabila masak dan boleh dimakan.

Namun, terdapat sumber saudara-mara di Paloh Rawa menyatakan sepanjang ingatan mereka - tiada pokok rawa yang tumbuh di kawasan Paloh Rawa - mungkin ada pada zaman terdahulu - Wallahualam.

Menariknya lagi maksud perkataan "Rawa" atau "Rao" juga seerti dengan "Sawah, Paya, Pamah atau kawasan tanah berair/lembap" (mirip kepada maksud "Paloh" itu sendiri)

Jarak antara Paloh Rawa ke Chetok, Pasir Mas ialah 38km menerusi jalanraya. Tetapi - dari Paloh Rawa ke Chetok, Pasir Mas, kedudukan aliran Sungai Kelantan amat berdekatan sekali.

Dalam tahun-tahun 1780-an, Sungai Kelantan amat luas dan boleh dilalui dengan kapal sebelum pengaruh geomorfologi - topografi dan batimatri, pembangunan, iklim telah mempengaruhi keluasannya dalam tempoh 2 abad ini.

Dari sumber lisan yang tidak dapat disahkan:

a) Paloh Rawa mungkin mula terasas dalam tahun-tahun 1850an atau lebih awal dari itu,

b) Terdapat sekumpulan berketurunan Patani/Reman di yang tinggal di Paloh Rawa (melarikan diri dari Patani dari antara 1780-an - 1790-an ke Machang (timeline/garis masa yang hampir sama dengan zaman Sutan Amir Kaharuddin)

c) Sejarah awal Paloh Rawa juga tidak begitu jelas kecuali terkait dengan kisah Jambatan Guillemard yang dibina pada tahun 1924.
d) Ada pendapat menyatakan - mereka yang mengikuti perjalanan Sutan Amir Kaharuddin Budiman telah menetap di kawasan Paloh Rawa dan tidak meneruskan perjalanan ke Pasir Mas - dan mereka telah berkahwin pula dengan kumpulan Patani/Reman - wallahualam.

Dialek

Dialek Kelantan mempunyai banyak istilah-istilah mirip kepada Perak dan Kedah - dan juga mirip kepada Indonesia termasuk Minang dan Rawa (tidak perlu saya menyentuh mengenai hal ini kerana ianya telah banyak dibincangkan (dalam satu kajian lain menunjukkan DNA Kelantan ada elemen-elemen Minang/Rawa)

Contohnya persamaan :

Tangan = Kelantan : Tange, Rawa : Tangen
Makan = Kelantan : Make, Rawa : maken
Jangan = Kelantan : Jange, Rawa : jangen
Jalan = Kelantan : jale, Rawa : jalen

dan banyaklah lagi persamaan.

Wallahualam.