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Malaysia born Indian awarded prestigious German Cross of Merit

March 16th, 2008
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Malaysia-born Indian awarded prestigious German Cross of Merit
Manik Mehta, BERNAMA
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FRANKFURT, Sun.:It is rare for an Asian to be awarded the prestigious German Cross of Merit Award, but this is precisely what a Malaysia-born Indian has achieved.  The septuagenarian’s dedication to the cause of helping the sick and physically-challenged people finally caught the attention of the German politicians who recommended the prestigious award – almost like a knighthood – be conferred upon him. » Read more: Malaysia born Indian awarded prestigious German Cross of Merit

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Devaki supports councillor elections

March 16th, 2008
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Tan Sri Devaki Krishnan, who holds the record of being the first woman to contest and win a seat in the municipality of Kuala Lumpur, is all for the revival of local council elections. She represented the Bangsar area as one of the 12 elected councillors in the 18-member council until 1955. (The six appointed councillors were representatives from the business sector and from minority groups including the Eurasians and Ceylonese.) » Read more: Devaki supports councillor elections

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Manoharan willing to be EXCO but not shortlisted

March 15th, 2008
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While the new Selangor MB thinks that its not so urgent to get Manoharan sworn-in, the Bar Council thinks otherwise. For them, not having the ceremony will be depriving Manoharan of his privileges, access to documents, allowances, etc. Perhaps the new MB needs some capable legal advisors so that he can get the correct facts and then provide proper replies. The Bar Council also pointed out that the two ISA detainees who won in 1978 were sworn in at the Kamunting center itself. The NST published a photo of the swearing-in of Chiang Heng Kai, one of the detainees: » Read more: Manoharan willing to be EXCO but not shortlisted

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Johor EXCO list

March 15th, 2008
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As expected, Asojan was named as MIC’s representative, taking over Balakrishnan’s place. He handles Unity, Human Resources, and Science, Technology and Innovation (a bit like Prof Ramasamy). » Read more: Johor EXCO list

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Manoharan not named as EXCO while Deputy MB temporarily vacant

March 15th, 2008
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While Penang, Kedah and Perak have more or less settled their government set-up, Selangor is still having minor problems. » Read more: Manoharan not named as EXCO while Deputy MB temporarily vacant

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