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Temples in quandry over cabinet ban

April 7th, 2008
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I had a feeling that when Syed Radzi said the application will be approved based on “case by case” basis, its basically a ban. He denied that such a ban exists. The problem started after an announcement in early January stating that there is a ban since 31st December 2007. There were some confusion which even Samy Vellu did not escape. He announced the ban, in INDIA, and later retracted it. The ban was for foreign workers (excluding expatriates) in general from India and Bangladesh. MHS highlighted that the blanket ban would affect the temple-related workers as well. » Read more: Temples in quandry over cabinet ban

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six policemen to guard sick Hindraf detainee

April 6th, 2008
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It was a little too much for us, too,” said Buvaneswary.

I think its a little too much for many people as well! A sick person handcuffed to the bed needs SIX people to watch over him! As if he will escape ala some Tamil/Hindi movie! » Read more: six policemen to guard sick Hindraf detainee

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one last time says Samy

April 6th, 2008
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Those next in line will have to wait a bit longer since SV has confirmed that he will stand for president one more time. That means the current sole MIC minister cannot be come the MIC  president unless early elections are held (before 2012). » Read more: one last time says Samy

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Interview with Prof Ramasamy

April 5th, 2008
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Ramasamy’s mission impossible
Soon Li Tsin | Apr 5, 08 12:53pm

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/80932
No one understands the phrase ‘mission impossible’ better than Penang deputy chief minister Prof P Ramasamy when he faced off Gerakan powerhouse Dr Koh Tsu Koon on March 8.

The DAP leader narrated his daunting task in last month’s general election when launching a book by academician Dr Ooi Kee Beng, ‘Lost in Transition: Malaysia under Abdullah’, on Thursday. » Read more: Interview with Prof Ramasamy

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good riddance says Nalla

April 5th, 2008
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After the news about MIUP Penang facing closure, Nalla replies, saying the very fellows were the ones who influenced him to come out of PKR. He warned that these guys were only aiming for financial gains. Other leaders in MIUP also come out in support of Nalla. » Read more: good riddance says Nalla

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