Archive for April, 2008

Leaders mourn Pandithan’s passing

April 30th, 2008
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Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today paid tribute to the Indian Progressive Front (IPF) president Tan Sri M.G. Pandithan, saying he was steadfast in his resolve to uplift the life of the down-trodden.  The prime minister said Pandithan was committed in pursuing the cause, thus earning the respect and admiration of his followers.

“He had always shown deep concern on issues concerning low-income earners and poor Indians. “That was his struggle all along and he showed seriousness and dedication. His followers loved him dearly,” he told reporters after paying his last respects to Pandithan at his residence in Taman Bukit Serdang.  » Read more: Leaders mourn Pandithan’s passing

Pandithan passes away

April 30th, 2008
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IPF idol and president Tan Sri MG Pandithan passed away today morning at 9am 8.20am, according to my source. More updates will be posted once available.

Tan Sri MG Pandithan

MG Pandithan (1940 – 2008) » Read more: Pandithan passes away

DAP assemblymen cannot speak proper Malay

April 30th, 2008
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I guess the speaker said this after the two Indian blokes delivered their motion of thanks in their “Indianised” Malay.

Its a serious problem that even affected MIC and MCA candidates before this.

Wonder how they want to impress  and get message across during speech at functions. » Read more: DAP assemblymen cannot speak proper Malay

Kula for Mayor?

April 30th, 2008
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We have seen before where a person wants to hold many posts since he/she has firm belief that he/she can do an excellent job. And most of the time, it will backfire. The person will end up being a part-timer for every job. Plus, he will be branded as greedy and power crazy, even though the intentions are good. Please give others a chance to help in nation building. » Read more: Kula for Mayor?

Stop it says PM

April 30th, 2008
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The little tit-for-tat between Toyo and Samy on the Padang Jawa temple demolition is giving another headache for PM. As expected, he steps in as referee and orders the game to end (sorry, still enjoying Man Utd’s victory over Barca).

Whether his words still got any respect…we shall see soon… » Read more: Stop it says PM