Archive for February, 2008

Letter from Waytha on Rose for PM

February 12th, 2008
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from waytha moorthy
reply-to XXXXXXXXXXX
date Feb 12, 2008 9:07 AM

AN OPEN LETTER TO HINDRAF SUPPORTERS & ALL MALAYSIANS

I invite you to join my only 5 year daughter on Feb 16th who would brave the might of Police with their tear gas and chemical laced water cannons to prevent her and thousands against reaching Parliament House to deliver their messages of Peace and Justice. » Read more: Letter from Waytha on Rose for PM

Batu Caves development plans

February 12th, 2008
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The two projects will not be in temple compound, so no interference from the temple committee. However, what if the commercial interests of the projects start to overrule Thaipusam celebrations in the future? Having a cultural heritage center near a religious place is fine, but building a recreation and tourism center needs careful planning so as to not blemish or insult the religious place. One would expect people going into religious places to be dress appropriately. As it is, even some of the Indian youths have terrible sense of dressing at Thaipusam. Future developments should not contribute to more breakdown of respect and responsibilities towards place of worship. » Read more: Batu Caves development plans

subra to make a comeback?

February 11th, 2008
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I have seen Subra a few times so far. The first time was at university, and his perfume had a strong alcohol smell. The second time was in Segamat, at a restaurant. He was with some people having lunch. I can’t recall the third time I’ve seen him, i think it was at some temple or religious function.

Personally, as the call is being made to drop veterans from MIC, I think he should not contest in coming elections. It will be hard for SV to drop veterans and then take in Subra.

Subra tight-lipped about comeback

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KUALA LUMPUR: Former MIC deputy president Datuk S. Subramaniam’s supporters are on the offensive for their leader’s political comeback. A source from Subramaniam’s inner circle claimed that their leader had met Barisan Nasional’s top leadership on the possibility of contesting a seat. He also claimed the matter had been relayed to MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu but there had been no development on the matter. » Read more: subra to make a comeback?

Suhakam invited

February 10th, 2008
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Wonder what would Suhakam’s and Abu Talib’s response will be? One can guess that it will be more statement. Maybe an inquiry later.

‘Uncle, follow me’ dare for Suhakam chief

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Fauwaz Abdul Aziz | Feb 6, 08 4:54pm
“Uncle, I invite you to follow me to Parliament on Feb 16, 2008. If you follow me, the children and I will be safe and the people of Malaysia will understand the meaning of human rights better.”With this seemingly innocuous message, five-year-old W Vwaishhnnavi, who was clad in a pink dress, issued a challenge of sorts to Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) chairperson Abu Talib Othman. » Read more: Suhakam invited

Another father and son team

February 10th, 2008
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another father-son team?  We have Lim Kit Siang and his son already.

Gobind: It’s time for me to contest

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JOHOR BARU: DAP national legal bureau secretary Gobind Singh Deo is undecided on whether to contest a state or parliamentary seat in Johor. But the son of DAP chairman Karpal Singh is certain about one thing – that it is time for him to contest on the party’s ticket.
Given a choice, Gobind Singh, 34, said that he preferred to vie for a parliamentary seat. “But if the (DAP) leadership wants me to stand for a state seat, I will,” he said.

He said his interest in contesting was not due to pressure or coaxing from his famous father, adding that it was his own decision.