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Manoharan stands in Klang

February 25th, 2008
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Report from the Star and NST on ISA detainee standing for state seat in coming election. Even though he was not there, the supporters came in droves and his wife gave a short speech on his behalf. » Read more: Manoharan stands in Klang

MIC Asahan Candidate Perumal

February 25th, 2008
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Perumal determined to fight poverty

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MALACCA: Back in the 1950s, young R. Perumal had to divide his time between studies and herding livestock. Coming from a poor family in an estate in Selandar, he vowed to do his best to get his family out of poverty and the only way he knew was through his studies. » Read more: MIC Asahan Candidate Perumal

Malaysiakini in Tamil

February 25th, 2008
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This could not come at a better time! Now, many tamil speaking people can readily access the alternative news. Also, those that had a hard time translating the articles at MK now can rest easy.

I’ve put the new site MalaysiaIndru in the blogroll for easier access. » Read more: Malaysiakini in Tamil

Manoharan Nomination Invitation

February 24th, 2008
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Manoharan will be represented by his wife Ms Pushpa to submit his nomination papers at Dewan Hamzah Klang. The supporters will be gathering at 8am at Letchumanan Hall (behind Convent school) before walking to the nomination centre.

The operation centre for M. Manoharan is located at No. 65 Jalan Istana, Klang.

He will be against Gerakan candidate for the N48 Kota Alam Shah state seat. Gerakan won the seat in 2004 with a majority of 2700++ votes. Total voters is around 16k.

Makkal Osai permit not renewed

February 23rd, 2008
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Ministry keeps Makkal, Oriental in suspense over permits

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Thursday, 21 February 2008

The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) is concerned that two dailies, Makkal Osai and Oriental Daily, seen to be critical newspapers, have not received their publication permits for 2008 from the Internal Security Ministry. The denial of permit is a source of pressure on the media, seen in the recent departure from their usual critical and fair reporting. » Read more: Makkal Osai permit not renewed