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nasi kandar suffers as ISA threat looms in Penang

March 19th, 2008
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The Penang police took the unusual step of issuing warning that ISA may be used against those who are involved in rally tomorrow. It is widely known that there will be a rally tomorrow during the celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. This rally will be hijacked to protest against the new government. No prizes for guessing who’s behind it. The impact of such rally can be felt by one of Penang’s icons – the Nasi Kandar. The Indian Muslim restaurants claim that people are boycotting their places, since some of those who rallied last week looked like Indian Muslims, instead of Malays. » Read more: nasi kandar suffers as ISA threat looms in Penang

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small houses but big dreams

March 19th, 2008
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One boy does part-time electrical wiring job after school, while another (13-years old) distributes phamplets to earn part – time. They come from low-income families but:

The dreams and determination of these teenagers certainly do not match the size of the house they live in.

This article is really touching. A family (Ramu) earns nearly RM1000 (He earns 500, his mom 300, and welfare department gives 160) yet still living in longhouse. With 5 people in the family, is RM1000 enough? Can these families be considered as poor since their income is above the poverty rate? » Read more: small houses but big dreams

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Demolished estate temples rebuilt by Sime Darby

March 19th, 2008
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This is indeed good news. The temple (located in Linsun Estate, Rantau) was demolished by two estate workers (claimed to be the manager and clerk) who said they were from opposition party. This happened just before election. » Read more: Demolished estate temples rebuilt by Sime Darby

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Hardworking Kamaladevi scores in SPM

March 19th, 2008
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Taking pride: Sugana poring over Kamaladevi’s achievement of 13As and 2Bs in the recent SPM in Johor Baru. (The Star) » Read more: Hardworking Kamaladevi scores in SPM

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Penang Hindu Endowments Board should be apolitical

March 19th, 2008
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The previous state government dished out the positions to politicians. The current government should not repeat the same mistake. They must set up a committee to short list and select suitable candidates to be in the board. There should be competent people well versed in religion and community issues. Politicians who lead will be seen as making skewed decisions or under influence of their political parties. I don’t think the assemblymen should be in the board.

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