Report from the Star and NST on ISA detainee standing for state seat in coming election. Even though he was not there, the supporters came in droves and his wife gave a short speech on his behalf. » Read more: Manoharan stands in Klang
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Manoharan stands in Klang
February 25th, 2008
MIC Asahan Candidate Perumal
February 25th, 2008Perumal determined to fight poverty
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MALACCA: Back in the 1950s, young R. Perumal had to divide his time between studies and herding livestock. Coming from a poor family in an estate in Selandar, he vowed to do his best to get his family out of poverty and the only way he knew was through his studies. » Read more: MIC Asahan Candidate Perumal
Malaysiakini in Tamil
February 25th, 2008This could not come at a better time! Now, many tamil speaking people can readily access the alternative news. Also, those that had a hard time translating the articles at MK now can rest easy.
I’ve put the new site MalaysiaIndru in the blogroll for easier access. » Read more: Malaysiakini in Tamil
Nomination Day at Klang
February 25th, 2008Being a registered voter in my hometown (which is a mere 30 minutes from my current location), I took the weekend opportunity to see for myself the happenings at the nomination centre. The nomination for parliament seat P110 (Klang) and its 3 state seats (Port Klang N46, Pandaraman N47, and Kota Alam Shah N48) was held at Dewan Hamzah. I got an SMS from a friend saying the supporters for Manoharan will be marching from Chetty Padang (field) instead of Lecthumanan Hall as mentioned a day earlier. Anyway, I reached Dewan Hamzah at about 9.15am, by which the candidates were already in the nomination centre. The police had closed some of the roads, so I had some problem finding parking. Managed to park behind the Dewan and walked up the stairs. » Read more: Nomination Day at Klang
Manoharan Nomination Invitation
February 24th, 2008Manoharan will be represented by his wife Ms Pushpa to submit his nomination papers at Dewan Hamzah Klang. The supporters will be gathering at 8am at Letchumanan Hall (behind Convent school) before walking to the nomination centre.
The operation centre for M. Manoharan is located at No. 65 Jalan Istana, Klang.
He will be against Gerakan candidate for the N48 Kota Alam Shah state seat. Gerakan won the seat in 2004 with a majority of 2700++ votes. Total voters is around 16k.
