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KLANG: Seri Andalas assemblywoman Kamala Ganapathy is expected to be appointed a state executive councillor, taking over the place of the late Datuk K. Sivalingam.
MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said he submitted the name of the nominee to Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo last night.
But he declined to confirm if the choice was second-term assemblywoman Kamala, saying the prerogative to appoint an exco member rested with Dr Khir.
The other MIC representatives in the legislative assembly are Datuk V. Jagarasah (Batu Caves) and Ijok assemblyman K. Parthiban.
On the Ijok by-election, he said the party learnt a good lesson in that it should not take things for granted. “The opposition will make a strong challenge in all our constituencies as they think we are weak and can be beaten.” He said he would visit all constituencies under MIC to learn of their problems and activities, especially steps to fulfil election promises.
“I want all branch chairmen to be united and raise their problems with their assemblymen. Division chiefs should have good working relationships with branch chairmen.
“When they hold meetings, there should be a serious discussion on the problems faced by the Indian community and ways to raise their standard, and not just a chat over a cup of tea,” he said.
