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| Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email Its deputy president Datuk A. Vaithilingam said the booklet, entitled Unity Threatened by Continuing Infringements of Religious Freedom, highlighted the personal tragedies of various ordinary Malaysians.
At a press conference today, Vaithilingam said the council had sent a memorandum to the government through the National Unity Advisory Panel in October 2005, calling for each individual's freedom of religion under the constitution to be protected.
"In the memorandum, we had set out all these problems and urged the government to take legislative reforms to alleviate these concerns. Until today, no such reforms have been made," he said.
It was because of this that the council decided to produce the booklet, and "to encourage debate so we can all jointly seek solutions to these problems", he said.
The public can get a copy of the booklet, which includes the memorandum, at the council's headquarters at the Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields and from the council's member associations. He said the booklet will also be sent to all members of parliament.
The council, All Women's Action Society, Sisters in Islam, Women's Aid Organisation (WAO), Women's Centre for Change and Women's Development Centre also initiated a candlelight vigil at Dataran Merdeka today evening.
Vaithilingam said the vigil was held in solidarity with M. Revathi, who was born to Indian Muslim parents and was sent to a religious rehabilitation centre after she applied to the syariah court to leave Islam. She has professed to be Hindu and married Suresh Veerappan under Hindu rites and they have a 15-month-old daughter.
"The venue of the vigil was Dataran Merdeka, where 50 years ago our independence from colonial rule was proclaimed. It was intentionally chosen to give Revathi some hope that she too will have freedom soon," he said.
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KUALA LUMPUR: For many, the day cannot begin without them. For the estimated 700,000 people who tune in to the Morning Breakfast Show (Kalakkal Kaalai) on THR Raaga every weekday from 6am to 10am, deejays G. Uthayakumar and R. Anand are household names.
The show, which began in August last year, discusses several contemporary issues each day — topics which are thought up every Thursday during a brainstorming session.
Despite the popularity of the show, the duo still have their detractors who complain that their on-air presentation spoils the Tamil language.
Uthaya, as he is fondly known, is passionate about the language and culture. But, he believes the way he and Anand speak on air is the right way to reach out to today’s generation.
"People listen to us because they understand what we are saying. If we speak in ancient Tamil, how many would understand? Getting the message across, I think, is most important."
His views were echoed by Anand, who added that reaching the targeted audience was crucial as people listen to a station they can understand.
"Not only that, by speaking in a Tamil everyone understands, more youngsters have started to speak in Tamil and listen to Tamil songs and music," said Uthaya.
When they are on air, the duo seem a fantastic fit. Off air, however, their lives are as different as night and day.
At the end of their work day, both head back home to take short naps. But, there the similarities end.
After their naps, Uthaya takes care of his multi-level marketing business, while Anand heads out to functions and clubs to sing with his band, Synergy.
The duo occasionally have to attend road shows and stage performances together.
And what are their views on their success? It is something they both shrug off.
Uthaya credits his success to the Sri Murugan Centre (SMC).
"I did not know what to do after Form Five. The thought of furthering my studies did not exist in my mind then. But they (SMC) helped me. They gave me guidance and motivated me to think big."
Big, perhaps, is an understatement. Uthaya began dreaming every day of becoming famous. And that he did, in 2001, when he landed himself a job as a VJ on Astro’s Padam, Paadal, Puthir game show.
It was that one-year stint that helped him secure the job in THR Raaga.
For Anand, the job adds fun to his already fun-filled lifestyle. Music is his world, whether on air, with his band or at the studio he co-owns with his brother Ram.
"I love singing and performing. When I don’t have any rehearsals or shows, I spend my evenings at the Synergy Studio," he said.
Anand hopes to go into music production and train aspiring Indian singers.
"It is a way of giving back to the society," he said adding that constructive criticism from the public had helped him to perform better on air.
Airtime Management and Programming (AMP) radio networks publicity manager Badrul Hashim said when the show started last year, there were about 500,000 listeners.
He said based on the Nielsen Media Listenership Survey the number of listeners has increased to 700,000.
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THERE is an exciting dramatic change happening in the Indian entertainment scene in the Klang Valley.
Three women living in Petaling Jaya and Puchong have modernised and enhanced the quality of Indian actors, singers and performances by showcasing a new blend of song, dance and wardrobe that is drawing crowds to the shows and events organised by them.
Under the banner ThriQuetrra, Deeya Menon, S. Velankanni and Laura A. Yap are making their presence felt by discovering many new talents in music and the performing arts.
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Revolutionary duo: Deeya (left) and Velankanni, two of the three members of ThriQuetrra, a talent and event management company. As a talent company, they have uncovered talents such as DJs Ram and Aanantha of THR fm.
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“The Klang Valley is where the action is for the development of new Indian music and dance shows,” said Deeya.
The entity reflects a synergy of experience, dedication and the united efforts of the three ladies who have singularly and collectively been active in developing music and the performing arts.
“We're innovative and our business personalities of the power of three women is set to bring the best in amateurs and professionals,” said Deeya.
Acting as a talent management company, ThriQuetrra has unearthed many talents such as THR fm DJs Ram and Aanantha.
Over time, they have accumulated a pool of singers, dancers and musicians to cater to the needs of their various levels of audience.
“Our aim is to deliver a performance complete with punctuality and professionalism, and we never fail to satisfy as people continue to talk about the performances for days,” Deeya said.
Together they have organised shows for all, from VIPs to teens, politicians to fashion enthusiasts, and more.
Even though they it has its roots in the world of entertainment, ThriQuetrra has also ventured into many other areas of event management.
“Our best and proudest achievement was an MBF Cards launch we organised,” said Deeya. “We provided the decoration, entertainment, sound and lighting systems, master of ceremony, launch gambit and the overall management of the event. We managed to pull it off and every one who attended it was impressed.”
ThriQuetrra is aiming to scale greater heights and is spreading its wings into the business of television production by shooting entertainment shows in the Klang Valley.
Although relatively new in that side of the world, the three are excited at the future projects they will be undertaking. Still, that does not mean they will be abandoning what they are doing now.
They are still keen on finding new talents, whether Indian or otherwise – singers, dancers and musicians – so anyone out there who is interested in getting on stage can call them for an audition
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JOHOR BARU: The Education Department here has issued a show-cause letter to a teacher who had allegedly abused her pupils.
The Tamil primary school teacher has also been ordered to go for counselling.
The parents of a young girl recently told the The Star that their daughter had been pinched, slapped and beaten with a broom and a metal rod since April until she became too traumatised to go to school.
SJK(T) Yahya Awal headmaster M. Perumal said he knew of five to six pupils who had been beaten by the teacher.
Johor Education director Mokhy Saidon said his department had spoken to the headmaster.
“It is possible that the teacher is under stress because of family problems,” said Mokhy.
He said the teacher would be given counselling, adding that an officer from the department would be sent to speak to her.
Asked if the teacher, who has been in the profession for 17 years, would be suspended, Mokhy said: “Suspension and facing a disciplinary board will be the last resort if she continues to repeat her behaviour.”
He advised teachers under stress to get religious help or to speak to their peers or even to him to release tension “without taking it out on the pupils.”
Meanwhile, Kavitaanjali’s mother said the teacher, although on leave yesterday, had come to school and shouted at her daughter because the case had been highlighted in the media.
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