Apr
15
2008
Cuepacs has been trying to arrange meetings since last September. But they were being pushed from PM to KSN and back few times without any proper response. When they threatened to boycott Worker Day celebration…voila..meeting arranged within days! Continue Reading »
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Mar
21
2008
The SMS calling for a boycott of nasi kandar ended with the Hindraf slogan Makkal Sakthi (People’s Power)
This brings to one to question is Makkal Sakthi a slogan / rallying cry, or actually a force that rises due to unity of the community? Or both? Continue Reading »
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Mar
19
2008
The Penang police took the unusual step of issuing warning that ISA may be used against those who are involved in rally tomorrow. It is widely known that there will be a rally tomorrow during the celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. This rally will be hijacked to protest against the new government. No prizes for guessing who’s behind it. The impact of such rally can be felt by one of Penang’s icons - the Nasi Kandar. The Indian Muslim restaurants claim that people are boycotting their places, since some of those who rallied last week looked like Indian Muslims, instead of Malays. Continue Reading »
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