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Waiting for Amma again

April 2nd, 2008
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Having decided not to go to MINES for the second day of Amma’s visit to Malaysia, I went again since Then wanted to give it another try. I was hoping the this time we will get an earlier slot to meet her. This time I reached MINES at 6.15pm and surprisingly found that there were much less crowd in the ground floor shoplots. There were no buses as well in the parking areas.  Managed to enter the hall early. The crowd was about 1000 people only. While waiting for Amma to arrive, some video clip on Amma were screened. Quite interesting. I enjoyed the scene were she danced with the kids. » Read more: Waiting for Amma again

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no ban says Education DG

April 2nd, 2008
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The issues of schools not allowed to invite leaders from opposition-ruled states appeared in Penang and Selangor. The Sun then reported that all 5 states were given the directive. The Education Department DG clarified that such ruling existed for long time. Only certain people were allowed to be invited – Education Minister and his deputy, Education DG, state directors and the representatives. But, how many times have we seen in TV and newspapers pictures of state EXCOs, MPs, businessmen, corporate leaders, Menteri Besars and even PM/DPM in schools? The DG also said that schools have to write to get permission if want to invite others than those mentioned in the ruling. Now who will approve requests by schools to invite Lim Guan Eng, for example? » Read more: no ban says Education DG

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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

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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

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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

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