I think we like to see more Malay professions - doctors, lawyers, engineers, scientists, scholars, etc. We would like to see their education raised as a community so that none of them get left behind and feel marginalised.
The last thing they need is more religious scholars. We closed down Nanyang University and madrasahs for one reason - their students struggle to get into mainstream jobs and be part of an inclusive society.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/yaacob-asks-muis-to-study/2960744.htmlYaacob asks MUIS to study feasibility of setting up Islamic college in Singapore
By Rachelle Lee Posted 15 Jul 2016 22:11 Updated 15 Jul 2016 22:20
SINGAPORE: Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim has asked the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) to study the feasibility of setting up an Islamic college in Singapore. The aim is to provide an institution for religious leaders to receive their tertiary education.
Dr Yaacob, who is also Minister for Communications and Information, said: "The various Islamic universities in the Middle East and the region have served us well, but there is a need for home-grown religious leaders anchored in our local multi-racial, multi-religious context and attuned to the concerns of our community in the ever changing global environment.”
“Many factors would have to be studied carefully, especially its viability in a small market such as ours. It will need to be sustained by the community and able to attract good faculty,” he added.
Dr Yaacob was speaking at a Hari Raya get-together event at Regent Hotel, which was attended by 470 people. He spoke about continuing the strong leadership of the Malay community.
To preserve the community's heritage, the National Library Board and National Archives of Singapore have been documenting their oral history. This includes interviews that revolve around themes like the Malay language, arts, business and religious diversity.
Dr Yaacob said a committee on the Malay-Muslim community’s oral history will be set up to advise on the scope of the themes to cover, as well as make recommendations on who to interview
The last thing they need is more religious scholars. We closed down Nanyang University and madrasahs for one reason - their students struggle to get into mainstream jobs and be part of an inclusive society.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/yaacob-asks-muis-to-study/2960744.htmlYaacob asks MUIS to study feasibility of setting up Islamic college in Singapore
By Rachelle Lee Posted 15 Jul 2016 22:11 Updated 15 Jul 2016 22:20
SINGAPORE: Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim has asked the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) to study the feasibility of setting up an Islamic college in Singapore. The aim is to provide an institution for religious leaders to receive their tertiary education.
Dr Yaacob, who is also Minister for Communications and Information, said: "The various Islamic universities in the Middle East and the region have served us well, but there is a need for home-grown religious leaders anchored in our local multi-racial, multi-religious context and attuned to the concerns of our community in the ever changing global environment.”
“Many factors would have to be studied carefully, especially its viability in a small market such as ours. It will need to be sustained by the community and able to attract good faculty,” he added.
Dr Yaacob was speaking at a Hari Raya get-together event at Regent Hotel, which was attended by 470 people. He spoke about continuing the strong leadership of the Malay community.
To preserve the community's heritage, the National Library Board and National Archives of Singapore have been documenting their oral history. This includes interviews that revolve around themes like the Malay language, arts, business and religious diversity.
Dr Yaacob said a committee on the Malay-Muslim community’s oral history will be set up to advise on the scope of the themes to cover, as well as make recommendations on who to interview
