"Sebagai orang silat, kita akan bangkit menentang pengkhianat. Saya akan tiupkan semangat kepada anak-anak 1Malaysia supaya menentang habis-habisan pengkhianat negara,"
"...adalah menjadi tanggungjawab pengamal seni silat untuk mempertahankan negara sejak zaman pemerintahan kerajaan Melaka lagi..."
- Tan Sri Omardin Mauju, with reference to Bersih 2.0.
Spoken like a true thug, for the reasons below.I was a martial arts instructor for 4 years, following my 'retirement' from competitive martial arts. Having the opportunity to meet martial art practitioners of other types, I found a similarity amongst the oriental martial arts. They all have these virtue in their respective ‘tao’ or tenets- be faithful, exert self-control, attack only when attacked, respect others and so on. The martial arts which I myself practiced had these points in its creed as well, repeatedly drummed into me by my masters as a 'way of life'. When time came to me, I as a coach too, ensured my students practiced the creed.
On June 29th I spotted a press release on Mahaguru of Pertubuhan Seni Silat Lincah Malaysia Tan Sri Omardin Mauju's intention to lead a pack of silat lincah practitioners against the Bersih 2.0 activists on July 9th. This group deem themselves as the ‘third line’ of defense, after the police and the military. PM Najib himself endorsed this idea a week later. Quoting from Utusan Malaysia, Omardin Mauju said, “I cannot guarantee I can control the emotions of my members because they have been taught to act when faced with opposition...”
Why a thug?
Firstly, most of the Bersih 2.0 participants are (presumably) not martial arts people. To me, as a martial artist, whacking someone without martial arts not in self-defence is not acceptable. Not when they are standing up for democratic reforms. Secondly, for a long-term martial arts practitioner (i.e. a Mahaguru or a Grandmaster) like Omardin Mauju to say what he said- “...cannot guarantee emotions of his people...”, “...taught to act...”; ranks him the stature of a street gangster and not of a Mahaguru. All sifus teach their students to control emotions and not the other way around.
There is also this reference to "defending Malacca" (circa 1511) by Omardin. Everyone knows the Portuguese captured Malacca by force in 1511. This is not the sort of reference one would want to make- it downgrades silat. Thankfully silat is redeemed by this silat practitioner with the name of Abdul Razak Endut. Abdul Razak is a member of PAS' Unit Amal volunter corps, deployed to protect the Bersih 2.0 front liners from teargas and FRU assault. A video clip on his speech is below.
All members of Pertubuhan Seni Silat Lincah Malaysia (PSSLM) are not worthy to be called martial art practitioners and not worthy to be associated to the graceful art of silat. Omardin, if you are so great why not have your gang participate in free-style martial arts competitions. That way your people and yourself can pit their skills against fighters from other types of martial arts and see who is the better fighter. Instead of fighting people with no martial arts knowledge. Judging from the performance on 9th July, I would opt for the PAS Amal Unit as the 'third line of defence' rather than the PSSLM chickens.
very right! martial art masters never teach its disciples to attack aggressively like samsengs, thugs and rioters.
ReplyDeletesimilarly, u do not raise an army to attack unless u are Hitler or Tojo.
not only religious institution are being dragged into disrepute, even martial arts associations are not spared.
3rd line of defense? against what?
Not too long ago, mat rempits were roped in to further the cause; now some delinquent martial arts disciples?
I have seen these Bersilat bullies demonstrated before. Without doubt, they are showy and convincing that's all. In real, close, contact, hand-to-hand combat, these Bersilat bullies would be overwhelmed within the first one minute. Let them challenge other martial arts school, like the Wing Chun Style with its powerful one inch punch and see if these Bersilat fighters can withstand the explosive power!
ReplyDeleteFrankly speaking, I too was at the Bersih march. I came with a group of Wing Chun practitioners. We despersed quietly among the crowd in case those Bersilat gangsters dare to pick a fight with the Bersih marchers. But we know who they were and could spot them in the crowd. However, they were totally absent including their shit pot stirer, the notorious Ibrahim Ali. This would show that they were all bluffers and when the real show down comes...they absent themselves. We were ready to deal with them and see how powerful and devastating their ass-slapping techniques are!!!
ReplyDeleteReal cowards - go to look at but utterly useless when come to actual hard contact.
One is a Mahaguru with "Tan Sri", the other true silat master a Gentleman is merely Razak Endut
ReplyDeleteEveryone wants respect and power of influence, this including cowards and the shameless. Some willing to get it through hardworks and dignity. Yet, there are cowards try to get it by simply ballooned themselves beside the shameless politicians.
ReplyDeleteAs a martial artist for decades travelling the world over i have never come across such arrogrant leader who called upon his students to bully the masses who dont know any self defence.NO true martial exponent will want to bully a defenceless man, what more his own countrymen.Be ashamed of yourself mahaguru!
ReplyDeleteTry not to play with Pertubuhan Seni Silat Lincah Malaysia because they are extremely lethal and emotionless. They take instructions from their masters and move very quickly like a commando. They are dedicated to the cause and will do anything to maintain the spirit to defend the country because they're programmed for just that. DOn't take Omardin lightly.
ReplyDeleteThere is something very wrong our country's education philosophy and system, in most cases, we have the wrong leaders and the wrong coaches.
ReplyDeletethis shit cakap besar mahaguru has a bad reputation of harassing since time immemorial.In d late 70's n early 80's he was under d watchful eye of SB coz of his arrogance of creating unwarranted trouble n religious tirades.Remember,on one occasion he slapped a petrol pump attendant coz d guy doesn't knw who he is.The bloke then pointed to his car(must b d old mercedes)wd d plate Mahaguru Silat lincah on d top of d car number.He then slapped d attendant"kau tak kenal siapa ako"Surprisingly or shud i say shockingly or rather to b precised disgustingly,he was bestowed Tan Sri.It demeans/bismirch such title holders.
ReplyDeletewhat's so great abt silat lincah?f u think u r great there are greater martial arts on ds planet.Lincah macam belut atau lintah pandai hisap darah?kita rakyat Msia bukan jenis anda ckap kosong,pandai gertak kiri kanan,cium jubo kambing/manusia pun anda boleh.Hi,tengok lah diri sendiri,itu sebab Allah swt tak kurniakan anda dengan tubuh perfect.Sebab kalau boleh berjalan tak tempang lagi celaka kecuh.Kita sebagai umat Islam seharus nya tidak gunakan title Maha.... .sebab di akhirat kita bertanggungjawab di atas perbuatan kita.Taubat lah sebelum lewat.Masa anda dah dekat
ReplyDeleteUseless cowards. All talk but no action. If only you or any of your stupid members were there at the Bersih 2.0, the overwhelming crowd would hv easily taken you out. The Bersih 2.0 crowd were the true Malaysian heroes. They were as ONE and you would hv stand no chance. Real rubbish idiots!
ReplyDeleteSupai- I am not belittling PSSLM members' skills. I am sure they are very well trained and dedicated silat practitioners. Nor the manner they move like commandos.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I disagree with the manner PSSLM intend to use it against the general public and the manner they perceive Bersih 2.0 as a threat.If PSSLM are true practitioners, they would be defending the Bersih participants, not threatening to whack them.
Silat Umno can only scare little kids. What's so great about silat? If their silat is so powerful, why then did Parameswara beg the Chinese ( Hang Tuah & brothers) to protect his kingdom? Why not just use your silat lintah to protect Melaka? Poodah....tak tau malu.
ReplyDeleteHis position shouldn't be mahaguru but instead maha buat Malu.
ReplyDeleteI heard this maha Kolot has a chequred past.
ReplyDeleteHeard that he has spent time in pulau jerejak for some crime activty .
How can such a perosn become Tan Sri ??
has ahouse in sri Gombak gardenia court..has 2 bodyguards cum driver ..(a chinese and indian ) <-- doesnt trusts malays or mamaks like him perhaps ..
lives with his young 3rd wife and their young kids are hooligans as well..
adalah menjadi tanggungjawab pengamal seni silat untuk mempertahankan negara sejak zaman pemerintahan kerajaan Melaka lagi..."
ReplyDelete- Tan Sri Omardin Mauju, with reference to Bersih 2.0.
Masa tu bapak dia belum datang dari India lagi..apa Maha Kolot cerita ni ?..dah la mamak berlakon Melayu pulak ..
This has nothing to do with silat! All those pro-Chinese martial arts advocate on the list are racist. Omardin has a criminal past. In 1982, he was swarmed in by the SB and disarmed by a police ASP, who was a trained silat exponent. Omardin is now on UMNO payroll. I have friends who are in his persatuan who refused to participate in attacking BERSIH. Why do you think the majority were not there?
ReplyDeleteIf a martial art exponent has to pick a fight whether with another exponent or a defenceless person, he is a disgrace to his master and martial art community ... it doesn't matter when this exponent has a Tan Sri or Datuk title, a Malay or a Chinese.
ReplyDeleteIn modern times like this, your marvellous movements are no match for a bullet. Better treat your skills as good for sports only. No one gets offended or hurt.
Fellas, on the subject of Malacca. Research has shown that Hang Tuah, Hang Jebat and Hang Kersri were actually Chinese-Muslim warriors of the Ming Dynasty. They were sent to accompany the Ming Princess Hang Li Po who was married to the Malaccan Sultan. These Chinese warriors were trained to defend their princess on the expressed order of Ming Emperor. They were not Malays, although they practiced Islam because they had been Chinese-Muslims. Hence, it turned out historically that these warriors were not Malays but in fact...CHINESE!
ReplyDeleteThis is off the blog topic but Anon 12:02AM- I've been trying to locate the source of this Hang Tuah 'research' but in vain. The links in the internet consist of discussion in forums and no real links to the Institute or Uni in US which did this Hang Tuah research years back. I wondering whether the claim that Hang Tuah being Chinese is true or otherwise. Any further leads to this.
ReplyDeleteThe Ming Princess Hang Li Po - should have read as H'ung Lai Poh as the surname H'ung (Hang in this case) was the reign title of the founder of the Ming Dynasty: Emperor Chu Yuan Cheong. Hence, all the descendants bore the the title of H'ung.
ReplyDeleteAs to those Chinese warriors: Hang Tuah (Chinese name should H'ung Doh); Hang Jebat (H'ung Yee Fatt) & Hang Kersri (H'ung Kok Se).
Nowadays, their names are no longer mentioned anymore in class rooms because their DNA testify that they were Chinese NOT Malays.
Chinese history had recorded that the Malays today were in fact proto-Chinese before they embrassed Islam. They migrated from the southern Chinese Province of Yunan during the turbulent period of the Yuan or Mongol Dynasty when Kublai Khan, grandson of Jenghis Khan, invaded China under the Sung Dynasty. This is a historical fact, folks! Although the Malays of today would deny their humble origins - Yunan
ReplyDeleteThanks for the interesting info there.
ReplyDeleteOn origins of our civilization, has anyone taken a trip to the National Museum lately. No mention of Yap Ah Loy, not much on Hang Tuah, and a huge chunk of history missing from the museum floors.
Hello wangsamaju;
ReplyDeleteI has left the country for 33 years and now lived contentedly in Canada. I consider Canada as my country because I enjoyed all the rights as a Canadian. Good country for intending Malaysians who are pissed off with BN-UMNO!!!
As to the National Museum, I had once worked there on some exhibits. Hang Tuah and friends were definitely Chinese, without doubt. All you have to do is google the name and you will get a detailed report! As to the late Yap Ah Loy, a brave Hakka warrior, in the eighteenth century, he established his headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, a tin mining export town, using the Klang River to transport the smelted tin. He was a kungfu expert and he and his Hakka warriors fought a war with the Sultan and won. The grateful Sultan than awarded the land along the Klang River, three miles on both banks for him and his descendants forever!!!
The British Resident in Selangor awarded Yap Ah Loy with the title of Capitan Cina for keeping public peace. Yap also printed the first currency in K.L. too! When I was young and living somewhere along Petaling Street, the upper part of the street, called Ng Chee Dang (Five Lamp Posts) there was the Yap Clan Building in which all the Yap's soul tablets were displayed and worshipped by the Yap Clan people. Today the Malay government denied the pioneering spirit of the Chinese people for opening up K.L. They deliberately suppress all Chinese local history and only encourage the Malay contribution which is NONE whatsoever! Without the Chinese entreprising spirit and business accumen, Kuala Lumpur would still remain a backward town situated at the confluence of the muddy Klang and Gombak Rivers. Hence, our early Chinese ancestors, including Yap Ah Loy, had played a very important role in the development of K.L. and its surrounding environment. Thus, the Mayor of K.L. ought to be a Chinese and not a lousey Malay. And our country should have a Chinese Prime Minister just like the United States when a black man, Obama, becomes the President. But this would be remote unless the BN-UMNO and the fucking Najib are booted out for good from Putrajaya! Cheers...!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Anon 7/27/2011.
ReplyDeletehey, hey there Anonymous..! be cool.. when I was a kid,I took to liking Hang Tuah and friends and regarded them as my mentors. but I was also wondering their origins. Now when Putri Hang Li Poh come into the picture, then I realized that Hang Tuah n Friends were probably also chinese.And I agree that the Malays and all Indigenous people of Sabah and Sarawak were of Chinese Origins whose ancestors migrated to these region over thousands of years in the past.So my question, why must we, malaysians fight over race or even religion. why fan the "anti" this and that to promote one's political leanings...?
ReplyDeleteRace tension was created by the British before Malaysia's independence. This 'divide & conquer' strategy worked so well and it's adopted by BN till today. I doubt everyone's fighting against each other, but it's that impression UMNO wants to create in order to keep the races divided and occupied.
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