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Interview with Sarasa Pasamanikam

February 17th, 2008
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‘We are defined as Malaysians’
Puan Sri Sarasa Pasamanikam
sourceI WAS born in 1947, a time when the Indian independence was much talked about. There were a lot of political reading materials in my house when I was growing up. I used to read all these and had a natural interest in politics. I joined the Muar MIC branch in 1969, the year I started teaching at Sekolah Menengah Rendah Sri Muar. I taught for 23 years before opting for retirement in 1992. » Read more: Interview with Sarasa Pasamanikam

Rose Demo at New York

February 17th, 2008
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Below is extract from an email a reader sent to me, with the photos. This is followed by article from MK. Some strong words were used by the global Indians – calling PM sicko and his statements as “most laughable and saying our police as equal to GESTAPO or KGB. Samy Vellu also gets a coffin! » Read more: Rose Demo at New York

How will the Indians vote?

February 17th, 2008
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Interesting to note that the writer saying Hindraf’s action has caused negative impact from the Malay kampungs. The Malays there may feel that govt is giving too much to MIC in order to get the Indian community support. Can it be due to distorted reports in the TV and newspaper that influence the Malays or the Malays are adamant in not willing to share with other Malaysian in an equal manner? » Read more: How will the Indians vote?

Vote wisely says Samy

February 17th, 2008
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Why does one need to call MIC men for help? Does it mean the systems in the country does not work without interference by political forces? An individual cannot get things done on his/her own when dealing with govt dept, police, education, business license, local authorities, taxation etc.? Sounds bad. Why is it so? » Read more: Vote wisely says Samy

Why opposition can’t win

February 17th, 2008
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Good example of why the opposition can muff whatever small chances they have. If even over a seat they can disagree, what more over critical things like allocations, laws etc? » Read more: Why opposition can’t win