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Samy Subra Kayveas and IPF

March 14th, 2008
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Among the hottest news in the community is the possible merger of MIC, PPP, and IPF. IPF’s leader is fighting for life in the hospital. News is that he is hooked up to machines, and not sure how long he has. He is diagnosed with leukemia. PPP, the “mosquito party”, will cease to be multiracial if it joins MIC. No news yet about MIUP. But since some of its leaders have returned to PKR, I guess Nalla will go opposite direction and fall on SV’s feet. Either that or join DAP ! » Read more: Samy Subra Kayveas and IPF

Jeram Padang Mogan says MIC still have support

March 13th, 2008
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Mogan won by majority of 1808 votes compared to 4084 in 2004 by Datuk Krishnan. With the introduction of new generation voters, Mogan will be in trouble if he does not engage the younger generation. Starting off by saying Indians still support MIC may not be the smartest thing to do. » Read more: Jeram Padang Mogan says MIC still have support

Penang EXCO line up

March 13th, 2008
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Looks like Prof Ramasamy who is DCM 2 will be in charge of economic planning, education and human resources, science, technology and innovation. Not to say dummy DCM, but average position.

the CM Lim Guan Eng takes the critical portfolios – industrial development, international trade, and land affairs.

Public works and utilities, and transport is taken by Lim Hock Seng, while Padang Kota assemblyman takes local government portfolio. » Read more: Penang EXCO line up

Jagdeep and Rayer turn down EXCO post

March 13th, 2008
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I’m surprised to read this news today. We can find many assemblymen fighting for the EXCO positions to get hands on the portfolios. Here, we read TWO people rejecting the offer. Why, because EXCO position means cannot have another job. They have to close their law firm/business. In my opinion, this can mean two things: » Read more: Jagdeep and Rayer turn down EXCO post

Samy asked to put MIC in order before leaving

March 13th, 2008
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NGOs: Put house in order before leaving

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KUALA LUMPUR: Several Indian-based organisations want MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu to step down, but not before putting his house in order. They said Samy Vellu realised that the Indian community had to be united to be heard, thus the reason for him to invite everyone, including his one-time sworn enemy Datuk S. Subramaniam to work with him. Some said it would take a great effort for the two to work together for the betterment of the community. » Read more: Samy asked to put MIC in order before leaving