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Now you see, now you don’t

February 13th, 2008
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First he said no, and within 24 hours, he says yes…Parliment dissolved. It’s hard for a man in the street like me to understand. Does this mean no trust in the public? Indecisiveness? Political tactic? This kind of drama is not good for the people. We also have things to do and need to plan in advance. » Read more: Now you see, now you don’t

Photos of Uthaya at Taiping Hospital

February 12th, 2008
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Photos of Uthaya Kumar  taken while he was in Taiping Hospital

Received from a forwarded mail by Gunasegaran.

Komala still harbours hopes

February 12th, 2008
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Speculation Wanita MIC chief will be dropped

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PETALING JAYA: Rumours are flying in MIC political circles that Wanita MIC chief Datin Paduka P. Komala Devi will be dropped from contesting in the coming general election. But the Kapar MP, who is also Education Ministry parliamentary secretary, is unfazed by the rumours, saying that this was the work of mischievous people. She said she had served the people well and had a good track record to show.

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PM assures vernacular schools

February 12th, 2008
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“won’t”, “would” , “will”, “wanted”, “intention”…what does that tell you?

Vernacular schools won’t be left behind, assures PM

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SIBU: The prime minister has given his assurance that Chinese, Tamil and mission schools would not be neglected and would be brought into the mainstream of education.

“We will continue to help these schools because they have an important role to play in the development of the country,” Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said at the opening of the RM7 million SMK St Elizabeth’s Datuk Lau Cheng Kong Centennial Hall here yesterday. » Read more: PM assures vernacular schools

Hindraf ISA detainees as DAP candidates?

February 12th, 2008
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 Hindraf’s Uthaya not taking on Samy

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By K. SUTHAKAR

PENANG: Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) legal adviser P. Uthayakumar has declined to contest against MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu for the Sungai Siput parliamentary constituency.

Hindraf co-ordinator R.S. Thanenthiran said Uthayakumar preferred to remain apolitical so that he could serve the Indian community more effectively. » Read more: Hindraf ISA detainees as DAP candidates?