Uthaya has been staying true to his words so far, not standing for elections and maintaining the apolitical stance. The Malays may feel offended with Makkal Sakthi (obviously clear, since who wants to give up their special privileges and rights by accommodating others), but not the Chinese, or at least not visibly. » Read more: Uthaya apolitical while many indians become candidates
Archive for February, 2008
Uthaya apolitical while many indians become candidates
February 21st, 2008
What the MIC candidates say
February 21st, 2008Samy Vellu said the MIC would swap the Ijok state seat in Selangor for Umno’s Bukit Melawati seat.
Positively gushing about the changes he was introducing, the party supremo was confident that he had met the aspirations of the community. “We are giving the Indian community new candidates. We are confident they will vote for these new representatives. “The people have said that they want to be represented by qualified persons and we are giving them people who will be able to look into their issues.” » Read more: What the MIC candidates say
Book by Denison to help MIC
February 21st, 2008ELECTION 2008: Book to help MIC candidates
By : Azira Shaharuddin
source
KUALA LUMPUR: A book about all the work done by the MIC and issues concerning the Indian community will be on sale beginning next week. The book, entitled Social Development and Indians in Malaysia, An Agenda for Social Inclusion, is a compilation of 113 articles written by Social Strategic Foundation executive director Datuk Dr Denison Jayasooria. The articles appeared on the foundation’s website between 2002-2007. The book is published by the Social Strategic Foundation. » Read more: Book by Denison to help MIC
LA becoming protest point for Indians
February 21st, 2008Wow, talks about divestment campaigns targetting US companies that have business in Malaysia? Looks serious, but not sure if the campaign will be successful. Maybe with more people taking part and forming a large voice, it can. One thing for sure, they won’t be in jail like in Malaysia. » Read more: LA becoming protest point for Indians
9 law graduates as MIC candidates
February 20th, 2008A doctor, lawyers, teachers,…not bad. MIC trying to win back the community, especially at state levels. This is also to counter HINDRAF which has lawyers at its helm? The lawyers are to bring up issues to the govt? Means more problem for BN in the future? » Read more: 9 law graduates as MIC candidates