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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

GMI condemns Samy

March 31st, 2008
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‘Two-faced’ Samy slammed on HIndraf 5

http://malaysiakini.com/news/80655
Mar 31, 08 7:25pm

S Samy Vellu’s call for the release of the Hindraf 5 from Internal Security Act (ISA) detention is a political ploy by the MIC president, alleged the Abolish ISA Movement (GMI) today. » Read more: GMI condemns Samy

Syed Hamid says no to ISA detainees release

March 31st, 2008
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SYED HAMID: Detention of Hindraf five under ISA stays
BERNAMA
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KUALA LUMPUR,MON:

THE Internal Security Ministry will not be releasing the five Hindraf leaders detained under the Internal Security Act despite MIC President Datuk Seri S.Samy Vellu’s request that they be freed.
Internal Security Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said Samy Vellu is entitled to voice MIC’s concerns, adding that the action taken against the five was based on the legal system. He told reporters this after visiting the Police Headquarters at Bukit Aman today.

Yesterday Samy Vellu said he would meet Syed Hamid Albar and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdulah Ahmad Badawi to request that the Hindraf leaders be released.

Perak EXCO portfolio list

March 31st, 2008
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No surprises when I read that the Indian assemblyman is given Human Resource as well as health and environment. This makes him the 4 assemblyman to have HR as a portfolio, after Negeri Sembilan, Johor and Penang. Malacca, Kedah, and Selangor EXCO don’t handle HR.

What we see here is that Indians are not capable of handling more important portfolios like trade, finance, etc. » Read more: Perak EXCO portfolio list

PPP ponders its status

March 31st, 2008
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Well, PPP is starting its demands again now. But where is Kayveas?

The mosquito party is now asking whether it should be in the coalition since its has no posts, no standing, and some would say, no respect from others. » Read more: PPP ponders its status