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Syed Hamid condemns Gerakan

March 30th, 2008
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I realised that in his response to calls from various quarters to free the HINDRAF ISA detainees, Syed Hamid said:

We cannot simply react to political parties‘ call, we have to react towards what is public safety and peace and will make due considerations if there is no threat to national security

The last I counted the list of supporters included 2 political parties, one foreign NGO, and one business association: » Read more: Syed Hamid condemns Gerakan

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NUPW to renew duel with Human Resource Ministry

March 30th, 2008
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Earlier, NUPW tried their luck with Fong Chan On. Now its Dr S.Subramaniam they want to meet. Having  COLA (Cost of Living Allowance) would certainly help, but what would happen when the prices of  the commodities go down? » Read more: NUPW to renew duel with Human Resource Ministry

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Schools are politics battleground

March 28th, 2008
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SHAMEFUL.

The story that schools in Penang were verbally told not to invited state leaders (PKR/PAS/DAP) from officiating or attending any functions in schools was broken by Anil Netto. He mentioned in his posting that: » Read more: Schools are politics battleground

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Thugs in control of Penang public transport?

March 28th, 2008
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I was shocked to read that Rapid Penang is halting its service to KOMTAR area due to harassment to its workers. Are we living in some cowboy town or third world country??? Come Penangites, show those criminals who’s the boss!!! Boycott those companies who are giving problem. Even the newspapers are scared to name the bus companies, instead saying that “other buses” and “other companies”. » Read more: Thugs in control of Penang public transport?

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Wan Azizah and Anwar on Hindraf and ISA

March 27th, 2008
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This are excerpts from the MK interview (full article here) with Wan Azizah:

 You have listed five issues as your agenda, would you like to elaborate?

… Also, there is the issue of the ISA (Internal Security Act) detainees. We have human rights but the record is not that great comparatively. ISA has always been used against political dissidents, (Hindraf legal adviser and newly-elected Kota Alam Shah state assemblyperson) M Manoharan especially has to be freed unless you charge him in open court. What crime has he done? I also feel that the environment itself is a very big issue, we have laws but the enforcement is something else. » Read more: Wan Azizah and Anwar on Hindraf and ISA

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