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one for you, one for me

March 10th, 2008
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sources indicate that each of the three states – Penang, Perak and Selangor will have an Indian Deputy Menteri Besar. The Chinese community will also be getting a Timbalan in each the state. means have one Menteri Besar/Chief Minister and 2 Timbalan for each state. » Read more: one for you, one for me

Election 2008 Impact Part 3

March 10th, 2008
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This General election will see a history of sorts in terms on number of Indians in the parliment. Ironically, MIC which claimed to be champion of the Indian community only contributed 3 out of 14 MPs (21.4%), while in the previous term it contributed 9 out of the 11 (81.8%) Indians. » Read more: Election 2008 Impact Part 3

Election 2008 Impact Part 2

March 10th, 2008
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What happens to MIC now? How can it revamp itself? What is SV’s next step? » Read more: Election 2008 Impact Part 2

Prof Ramasamy thanks Makkal Sakthi

March 10th, 2008
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“It was makkal sakti (people’s power) that propelled me to victory and I will never forget all of you,” he told them.  

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Interview with Sungai Siput MP Dr Jeyakumar

March 10th, 2008
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Succeeding after the 3rd time, it will be surely a sweet success for the socialist candidate Dr D Jeyakumar. In the last election, he lost by 10K majority, but this time beat Samy Vellu in his own impregnable fort Sungai Siput by 1820++ votes. » Read more: Interview with Sungai Siput MP Dr Jeyakumar