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MIC Assemblyman shot dead

January 11th, 2008

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Got a call on this a few minutes ago. Confirmed by article on MK

MIC leader shot dead in Johor

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/76947

Jan 11, 08 3:32pm

MIC Johor deputy chief and Tenggaroh state assemblyperson S Krishnasamy was gunned down by unidentified assailants at the MIC Johor headquarters this afternoon.

When contacted, his staff confirmed that Krishnasamy, 58, died shortly after the 2pm incident. The politician was shot twice at close range.

Unconfirmed reports claimed that the three-term assemblyperson was shot after two men approached him near a lift in the party headquarters, where Krishnasamy was supposed to attend a meeting.

Krishnasamy, a contractor, leaves behind widow Sornavalli and four children.

He was also elected as a member of MIC’s powerful central working committee in 2000, 2003 and 2006.

Krishnasamy is the second MIC politician to have been shot dead in recent years. In 2000, then Kedah state assemblyperson for Lunas Dr Joe Fernandez was shot dead in Bukit Mertajam by unidentified men.

Contacted later, Kahang (Johor) state assemblyperson S Ramis described Krishnasamy’s death as a great loss to the party.

“He was a bold and daring man who worked hard for his constituents and the Indian community. This is a big loss. He was one of the potential leaders to lead the state MIC,” he said.

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MHS to help temples with permit problem

January 11th, 2008

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Minister Radzi says no such thing, but his secretary say there is shorter renewal period as claimed by MCCBCHST.

He also denied an allegation by the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism that the Immigation Department had given renewal permits of six months to priests, three months to temple musicians and a week to sculptors.

http://www.hindusangam.org.my/news/index.php?id=72

9TH January 2008
PRESS RELEASE

Temples Visa Issues – Hindu Sangam Acts
The President of Malaysia Hindu Sangam, Datuk A. Vaithilingam met senior officials of Ministry of Home Affairs and discussed the issue of work permit being given to Hindu temple workers by having their visas renewed to a shorter period than the normal schedule. During the discussion with a senior official of the Ministry En. Mat Sor Udin, Senior Secretary of the Minister, he explained that all those who had their renewal for a shorter period as mentioned above can appeal to the Minister of Home Affairs for reconsideration.

In view of this Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) calls upon all the leaders of temples affected by this exercise to make their appeals and immediately contact the MHS for its recommendation. It has been confirmed that the MHS will be the only coordinating body for Hindus in Malaysia to submit their recommendations to be forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs as has been the practice all the time.

The MHS calls upon the Hindu community to remain calm over this issue because the Ministry officials have shown their concern to solve this issue in a satisfactory manner. We must also appreciate the necessity for the Ministry to go through their own process for proper investigation before making their decision.

Those temples which have only obtained 7 days extension of their work permit renewal for their temple sculptors should immediately appeal and get the recommendation letter from MHS tomorrow at Malaysia Hindu Sangam Head Quarters, No.67, Jalan PJS 1/48, Taman Petaling Utama 7, 46150 Petaling Jaya between 10.00 AM – 6.00 PM. The temple representatives must bring all their relevant documents when they come to our office. For more information please contact Datuk A.Vaithilingam (012-297 0765), Mr. R. Thiagaraja (012-692 5036), Mr. V.Govindarajah (013-323 2167) or Ms. Saraswathy (Office Numbers: 03-7784 4668/4669/4244).

Thank you,

Yours in service,

Datuk A.Vaithilingam
President
Malaysia Hindu Sangam

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Waythamoorthy message on rose presentation 8/1/08

January 9th, 2008

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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: waytha moorthy <waytha@>
Date: Jan 9, 2008 9:24 AM
Subject: RE: HINDRAF'S STRUGGLE CONTINUES WITH ROSES
To: 

Dear HINDRAF Supporters,

You may all have heard about the "War of Roses" declared by HINDRAF
yesterday. Now the Government would understand that I have not accepted
defeat and HINDRAF'S struggle would continue.

We would continue to peacefully fight for the release our 5 Leaders and
demand that the Government meet our 18 demands submitted to the Prime
Minister in July 2007.

I promise you that 16th Feb 2007 would be an eye opener to the Government
that Indians will never give up their struggle. We have remained silent for
far too long. The Government finds it difficult to digest the fact that
Indians have found strength to voice out their grievances.

So please send the message to all your friends by whatever means possible.
We do not have the support of the media so we have to be independent and
find our own way to spread the news. SMS are powerful tool at this time and
age.

If you have friends overseas I suggest you ask them to organize one at their
respective embassies and consulate offices as well. Never mind if it falls
on Saturday. They can write to the embassy/consulate office to accept on a
Saturday. They will oblige. After all the Roses are meant for the PM  How
can they disrespect the PM?

Kindly also take note that as policewatchmalaysia website is not available
currently you could log on to
*www.hindraf.co.uk*<http://www.hindraf.co.uk/>to find out latest news
on Malaysia.

Thank you.

Waytha Moorthy

Chairman

HINDRAF

*waytha@* 

8.1.08

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Photos of protest against MIC Youth in Kulim

January 9th, 2008

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Got the photos of the rejection of MIC Youth including Vigneswaran in Kulim via email. Origin of photos not known. If the owner wants the photos to be removed or to be acknowledged, please let me know.

the banner above reads: Resign Dato’ Seri Samy Vellu. Give way for new generation

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no more work permit renewal for religious workers

January 8th, 2008

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Don’t worry, our newest “saviour”, MHC will jump in to solve this problem, which wasn’t a problem in the first place.

PRESS RELEASE : Sudden change in policy on foreign priests, temple musicians and sculptors – Appeal to Prime Minister

source

Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) is shocked that the Immigration Department has suddenly ceased to issue work permits to new applications for foreign priests, temple musicians and sculptors. Further it has given final renewal permits for six months only for priests, three months only for temple musicians and one week only for sculptors – after with they have been told that there will be no further renewal. This sudden decision without any dialogue or consultation with MCCBCHST is unprecedented because previously the department has always had discussions with Council before any change in the system.
The MCCBCHST has sent a telegram to the Prime Minister requesting him to reconsider this sudden change in the policy of the government which has become a very highly sensitive issue to the non-Muslim community. We hope that the Prime Minister will be able to immediately request the authorities to dialogue with the MCCBCHST and find an amicable settlement.

Thank you,

Datuk A.Vaithilingam
President
MCCBCHST

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