Rudyard Kipling"
“When you're left wounded on Afganistan's plains and
the women come out to cut up what remains, Just roll to your rifle
and blow out your brains,
And go to your God like a soldier”
General Douglas MacArthur"
“We are not retreating. We are advancing in another direction.”
“It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.” “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.
“The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and be the deepest wounds and scars of war.”
“May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't .” “The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.
“Nobody ever defended, there is only attack and attack and attack some more.
“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.
The Soldier stood and faced God
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as bright as his brass
"Step forward you Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint."
I've had to work on Sundays
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,
The Soldier squared his shoulders and said
And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you Soldier,
You've borne your burden well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
Why is govt silent on threats against temples? By Loga Bala Mohan
Saturday, March 07, 2026
Malaysiakini : The silence and inaction create a dangerous perception that either
the government is complicit or that someone powerful within the system
is shielding these perpetrators.
They appear untouchable, immune, and above the law.
If that is the case, what happened to the reform promises? What happened to “equal and fair treatment for all Malaysians”?
Ignoring historical context
The
government is aware that most of these temples were built during the
colonial era, with the consent of the British and later the Japanese
administrations.
All this happened long before Merdeka and before
the National Land Code was enacted, when proper land documentation
systems either did not exist or were entirely different.
To now
brand these decades-old places of worship as illegal simply because they
lack modern documentation is unjust and ignores historical realities,
heritage value, and the faith of generations who have worshipped there
peacefully for over a century.
The long-standing issues
surrounding Hindu temples persist because the government has failed to
decisively resolve temple and land ownership disputes, a matter that was
part of its election commitments.
After
three years in power, only now are some within the Madani
administration realising the urgency of fulfilling those reform
promises, and that too, after political shockwaves from Sabah sent a
clear warning.
Penal Code offence
Threatening
to demolish a place of worship is not rhetoric. It is an open challenge
to the rule of law. It clearly violates Section 295 of the Penal Code,
which covers injuring or defiling a place of worship.
Such actions
also breach Section 295A of the same law, which covers deliberate and
malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings, and Section 506,
which covers criminal intimidation.
Yet it appears the law does not apply to certain individuals. Why?
Is this a double standard? Selective enforcement? Or is there a hidden hand orchestrating this crisis for political gain?
Worse
still, is this merely a calculated deflection to mask weakness and
incompetence at the expense of another faith and the nation’s fragile
harmony?
It is shameful that instead of upholding the rule of law
decisively, some leaders are seen pleading through media statements for
perpetrators to call off their gathering.
Leadership is not about
begging lawbreakers. It is about enforcing the law without fear or
favour. The government must act immediately. Enough of deflection.
Madani govt must act
The
Indian community does not want to return to the streets as in 2007 to
demand justice. However, patience should not be mistaken for weakness.
The
Madani government carries a heavy responsibility to restore peace,
stability, and confidence in its leadership. What we are witnessing now
is the erosion of trust. Malaysians are losing faith.
The
People's Progressive Party (PPP) demands immediate action against all
those who are deliberately threatening the peace, harmony, and national
security of this country.
The authorities must not delay or remain
silent while provocative actions continue unchecked, and decisive
enforcement must take place before Hindus are forced to take to the
streets to demand justice and equal protection under the law.
