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Christian voters enter the equation

March 3rd, 2008
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One religion which cuts across racial boundaries to a certain extent is Christianity. Indians, Chinese, east malaysians, foreigners – all can be Christians. Thus when the churches start to “advise” their voters, the equation becomes a bit more complicated. If typical stereotyping says Chinese just want better business environment, the introduction of religion brings forth issues like church approval, bible confistication, interference with religion etc. » Read more: Christian voters enter the equation

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Klang PKR members rejoin MIC

March 3rd, 2008
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Kota Raja is Vigneswaran area. So, extra 400 votes for him (if all are registered in that area). » Read more: Klang PKR members rejoin MIC

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Pandithan factor in attracting Indian voters

March 3rd, 2008
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Well, I don’t have much info on IPF, so can’t comment on them. But I have seen IPF posters at a few places. Even saw IPF supporters during nomination day in Klang.  » Read more: Pandithan factor in attracting Indian voters

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Govt allocated RM4 billion for tamil schools

March 3rd, 2008
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 Yesterday we read Samy Vellu mentioning Rm430 million had been spend for education, entrepreneurship, temples etc in the last few years. Today, Education Minister Hishamuddin drops a bomb by quoting RM4 billion had been spent for “managing” tamil schools in the last 6 years (2002-2007 or 2003-2008?).  » Read more: Govt allocated RM4 billion for tamil schools

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Interview with independent candidate Arumugam

March 3rd, 2008
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Ex-soldier aims to topple MIC in its backyard

http://malaysiakini.com/news/79053
BS Vanan | Mar 3, 08 1:54pm
Fifty-year-old V Arumugam just got fed with the way the Indian community was sidelined by the BN government. He had given up all hope that MIC, the community’s representative in the government, would be able to help elevate the status of the community. » Read more: Interview with independent candidate Arumugam

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