Archive for April, 2008

MIBA questions meeting with EPU by YSS

April 2nd, 2008
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While MIBA was busy arguing about YSS’s initiative, its interesting to note that EPU have not done anything (at least that we know of) on the previous recommendations by MIC/YSS nor after PM met the NGOs early this year. And EPU is directly under PM’s department! And I still think the community should aim for 10%. Who in the first place set the meagre 3% target? » Read more: MIBA questions meeting with EPU by YSS

RM1 billion loans by Mara for education

April 1st, 2008
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Hope they can collect it back 🙂 BTW, this loan is still off-limits for rest of the Malaysian population right? » Read more: RM1 billion loans by Mara for education

Interview with Amma

April 1st, 2008
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10 minutes with…: Seek happiness from within, says Ammasource

She is known as the ‘hugging saint’ the world over. Amritanandamayi Devi or simply ‘Amma’ of Kerala, whose hugs are treasured by many, is in Kuala Lumpur. DHARSHINI BALAN speaks to the globe-trotter on her signature style which has won followers everywhere. » Read more: Interview with Amma

Waiting for Amma

April 1st, 2008
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Since Then was excited to meet Amma (Matha Amritanandamayi), we decided to head to Mines Exhibition Centre yesterday. Amma will be there today as well. I went there earlier, reaching the venue at 5.30pm. Along the way, many buntings could be found, leading the way to the venue. I saw nearly 10 buses at the entrance to Mines ECC. » Read more: Waiting for Amma