Archive for the ‘Indian’ category

Hindraf asks for deputy CM post

March 9th, 2008
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After the euphoria settled, the Indians have increased their expecctations. I have received 6 SMSes so far talking about putting up an Indian a Deputy CM or even Chief Minister in any one of the states taken by the opposition – Penang, Kedah, Perak or Selangor. » Read more: Hindraf asks for deputy CM post

Voting Day

March 8th, 2008
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UPDATES:

12.25PM: This is the end of the 12th Malaysian General Election coverage. A turning point in our country. Maybe Malaysia is getting its independence again after 50 years? All Hail Malaysia 2.0!

4.40AM: UNPRECEDENTED 14 INDIANS will be in Parliment! 9 out of 28 MIC candidates won. Two results still unknown – N43 Permas and N24 Semenyih. » Read more: Voting Day

Makkal Osai burnt

March 7th, 2008
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Makkal Osai ‘snapped up’ in Sg Siput

http://malaysiakini.com/news/79336
RK Anand | Mar 7, 08 3:53pm

Hundreds of copies of Makkal Osai newspapers in Sungai Siput were snapped up by members of the MIC brigade this morning, according to the daily’s general manager S Periasamy. The daily had front-paged an interview published by Malaysiakini with former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad, in which the latter made scathing criticisms against MIC president S Samy Vellu. » Read more: Makkal Osai burnt

PM gives new pledge to Indians

March 7th, 2008
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Surprising that the pledge appeared on Tamil papers only. It covered temples, tamil schools, civil service jobs, help for low income groups, business opportunities, and education. Rather than issuing broad pledges, why not talk about something concrete. At least it can be used as KPI or report card. I love to see the pledge to include “convert 20 schools per year into fully-aided status”, establish special investment fund of RM1billion for the poor, provide housing discount for those earning below RM2k, create special committee for temple management, etc. » Read more: PM gives new pledge to Indians

MIC has no blueprint on vision

March 7th, 2008
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‘MIC failed the community’

http://malaysiakini.com/news/79315
K Kabilan | Mar 7, 08 11:59am

A former MIC man and once close associate of party president S Samy Vellu said that the Indian community must realise that the party has failed to elevate their socio-economic status. » Read more: MIC has no blueprint on vision