Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email Well, after a bit of drama and veiled threats and linking to Sikh community by Samy Vellu, the cabinet has kind of given some sort of agreement. Sounds long-winded right? It depends on what category of work is involved, and does not cover bringing new workers. And it needs further discussion before things can become clear. Now, MIC can use this opportunity to ask for allocation to train local people to be experts in the lacking areas. Perhaps can start new courses in local institutes or send for oversea training.
Green light for Indian priests, musicians and sculptors
Apr 15, 08 2:27pm
The government has decided to allow temple priests, musicians and sculptors from India to continue rendering their services in the country, according to Human Resources Minister Dr S Subramaniam.
In a statement today, Subramaniam said he raised the issue during the last cabinet meeting on April 9. In view of this, he said the cabinet agreed to “permit/renew” the visas for those in the country to continue with their services for specific categories.
Subramaniam, who is also MIC secretary-general, added that he will hold a meeting with Hindu and Sikh organisations to discuss the categories which had been agreed upon. He will also meet with Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar and Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Shafie Apdal to discuss the implementation of this decision.
On the same note, Subramaniam said the cabinet wants efforts to be carried out to train the locals in these fields in the long run in order not to depend on those from India.
However, the statement did not mention the status of the ban on bringing in new priests, musicians and sculptors from India.
