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more MIC branches

April 10th, 2008
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MIC Youth, Wanita to form own branches

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/81164
Apr 10, 08 3:18pm

MIC will allow its Youth and Wanita wings to form their own branches as part of the party’s restructuring exercise. Announcing this today, party president S Samy Vellu said each branch would operate as a separate entity, provided it had 50 or more members. » Read more: more MIC branches

Denison quits YSS

April 10th, 2008
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Nothing was mentioned in YSS’s website, but SV has confirmed that Denison Jayasooria has resigned from YSS, even though the “resignation is yet to be accepted”. Denison wants to do new things and concentrate on church work. Well, we have learned not to believe what Samy says given his track record. » Read more: Denison quits YSS

interivew with Dr Xavier Jayakumar

April 10th, 2008
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Exclusive interview with the guy who defeated Vigneswaran (Kota Raja seat). He talks about his portfolio, representing Indian community, temple problems, health issues, etc.

Interestingly, he says there is only one Indian EXCO in the state because another is in ISA (Manoharan) while the other is still a junior member (Bukit Melawati seat). Seniority can be used as one of the criteria to select EXCO, along with experience, skills, education, etc. However, Xavier said that the EXCO need to reflect the racial composition of the state, effectively meaning a quota system. Now, this is the same thing mentioned in Perak as well. The sole guideline should always be the best person for the job, not the person based on color of his hair or skin. Probably pressure from certain quarters forced the government to use this “state racial composition” as a reason. » Read more: interivew with Dr Xavier Jayakumar

100 Days under ISA message from Uthayakumar

April 9th, 2008
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Received this from Mr Waythamoorthy:

Dear HINDRAF supporters.

Mr.P.Uthayakumar had this message to convey to all HINDRAF supporters on the 100th day of ISA arrest and detention. The message was relayed to a close family member and I had prepared his message in a written form to reflect what he himself would have written had he be given the chance.

P.Waytha Moorthy » Read more: 100 Days under ISA message from Uthayakumar

manoharan writes to sultan

April 7th, 2008
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The Sultan most likely will not entertain Manoharan’s request. The only option is to be sworn in at the center itself, as there is precedence for that. The sultan also does not have power to release Manoharan. Only the Home Minister can do that. » Read more: manoharan writes to sultan