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Samy and Nijhar clash

May 16th, 2008
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NST reports that Nijhar and Samy argued over expulsion of Jumbo Maniam, while MK said its was over Alex Thiyagaraja. Whoever it was, the argument did take place.

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Happy Teachers Day

May 16th, 2008
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Too all the teachers out there, wishing you all a Happy Teachers Day! Teaching is a passion that need to continuously be recharged. Its a calling that only selected few can fulfill. Its a energy sapping endeavour of which pre-requisites are lots of patience and willingness to listen.

Its a thankless vocation at times, getting brickbrats from parents and the public. But its the one title that elicits respect and admiration from many.

May you continue to teach well !


Spotlight: He may be blind but he can see a smile and hear many whispers

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THE prank may have been mean but M. Thavasothy Pillai, who is blind, took his Teachers Day joke in good faith.  On that day some years back, the SMK Taman Petaling class that Thavasothy was about to teach had switched with a class next door to fool the 56-year-old.

But the wise man could sense something fishy when he did not hear the familiar sounds of his students when they replied to his greeting. Far from being angry, he laughed with them and told them their game was up. » Read more: Happy Teachers Day

Samy quiet on MIC joining Pakatan

May 15th, 2008
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Firstly, I doubt MIC was invited since it will defeat the non-race based concept, plus who wants a loser party?. Most likely some of their leader were approached by Pakatan Rakyat leaders, especially those who are against Samy Vellu or don’t see a future in MIC.

As for the rebranding exercise, obviously it would not involve the leadership. Everything will be changed from uniform to ethics, but the person at top remain the same. More than 60 days already, and nothing much had changed.

Another issue is the comments by Alex, the Klang MIC division chairman who branded (wow…branding exercise, i guess!) Samy Vellu a “dictator” among others, which prompted some CWC members to ask for his sacking. Nijhar who disagreed left the meeting. Nijhar is just counting his days as his place will be taken over and he would be soon forgotten. Better to leave than to suffer humiliation. » Read more: Samy quiet on MIC joining Pakatan

Uthaya imposed conditions before IJN treatment

May 15th, 2008
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I guess the “condition” is to ensure his family members are around in case any critical decisions need to be taken immediately.

As for the links to terrorists, even if one person said so, what about the rest? As far as I remember, there was no statement that said one of them would “use the tactics of the Tamil Tigers”. When was this statement made?

But if  the reason is due to the “speeches which were racist in nature and violated the Federal Constitution”, then I guess Kamunting won’t be enough. Many politicians will be behind bars based on what they say during their general assemblies and political speeches. Maybe have to run parliament from Kamunting ! 😆 » Read more: Uthaya imposed conditions before IJN treatment

Kg Perepat land scam

May 15th, 2008
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This was one of the hot topic in Kapar, something that MP at that time, MIC’s Komala could not solve. Pre-election, it was a foregone conclusion that the Indian votes will go to current ruling state government.

Whatever it is, justice should be served. The folks who toiled the land should have been given a chance to own it first. Their curses will not let the families who took over the land to have a happy life.

I remember the folks even demonstrated, but were threatened with arrest. In fact legal action were taken against the TOL holders. However, Malay Mail and Sun highlighted this issue quite prominently, creating awareness among the public.

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