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Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email Gerakan was quite since December 13 2007 until today. No, all of a sudden, they say:
Gerakan has always advocated for the abolishment of the ISA.
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Release ISA detainees says Gerakan
March 19th, 2008 | Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email
Kayveas supports 2 indian ministers
March 19th, 2008 | Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email Earlier, PM said that it is not possible yet to have 2 indian ministers, when he announced the cabinet line-up. But Kayveas comes out in support of 2 Indian minister idea, saying that BN could have gained back some support from the community. I doubt it. The community will not be taken by free gifts and promises any more. They want to see results, not just appointments to important posts and creation of more committees and groups. » Read more: Kayveas supports 2 indian ministers
nasi kandar suffers as ISA threat looms in Penang
March 19th, 2008 | Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email The Penang police took the unusual step of issuing warning that ISA may be used against those who are involved in rally tomorrow. It is widely known that there will be a rally tomorrow during the celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. This rally will be hijacked to protest against the new government. No prizes for guessing who’s behind it. The impact of such rally can be felt by one of Penang’s icons – the Nasi Kandar. The Indian Muslim restaurants claim that people are boycotting their places, since some of those who rallied last week looked like Indian Muslims, instead of Malays. » Read more: nasi kandar suffers as ISA threat looms in Penang
small houses but big dreams
March 19th, 2008 | Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email One boy does part-time electrical wiring job after school, while another (13-years old) distributes phamplets to earn part – time. They come from low-income families but:
The dreams and determination of these teenagers certainly do not match the size of the house they live in.
This article is really touching. A family (Ramu) earns nearly RM1000 (He earns 500, his mom 300, and welfare department gives 160) yet still living in longhouse. With 5 people in the family, is RM1000 enough? Can these families be considered as poor since their income is above the poverty rate? » Read more: small houses but big dreams
Demolished estate temples rebuilt by Sime Darby
March 19th, 2008 | Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email This is indeed good news. The temple (located in Linsun Estate, Rantau) was demolished by two estate workers (claimed to be the manager and clerk) who said they were from opposition party. This happened just before election. » Read more: Demolished estate temples rebuilt by Sime Darby
