Archive for the ‘Indian’ category

more Indian candidates from DAP thanks to Rayer

February 22nd, 2008
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Looks like DAP still wary of how much Indian community support they can get, plus the backlash from other communities if too many Indians are nominated. Party loyalists and grassroots may not like it if the candidates are not from their “area” or “type” of people. But looking at the way things are going, I think DAP and PKR are putting more Indian candidates compared to Gerakan (none as of today!). » Read more: more Indian candidates from DAP thanks to Rayer

A day with MIC Candidate Murugesan

February 22nd, 2008
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he told them: “Give me five minutes of your time, and I will give you five years of my life.” Only time would tell if he would keep that word, remarked a member of the audience when met after the function.

» Read more: A day with MIC Candidate Murugesan

Sikhs in the election

February 22nd, 2008
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Another son(s) follow father style. Well, hope he can do something about Puchong toll and traffic jam problem, but seriously…i think it won’t be solved in the next 5 years. Instead, it will only get worse. » Read more: Sikhs in the election

BN welcomes MIUP

February 22nd, 2008
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Only to support it. MIUP can forget about joining BN since the sole guardian of the community is already there. At most, MIUP can start dreaming about a senatorship.

» Read more: BN welcomes MIUP

faculty named after BC Sekhar

February 22nd, 2008
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St Andrews to name new faculty after B.C. Sekharsource

KUALA LUMPUR: University of St Andrews, the third oldest university in the world will name its new School of Medicine and Science after the late Tan Sri B.C. Sekhar.
In announcing this yesterday, the Sekhar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Petra Foundation group, has agreed to give RM56 million in scholarships to deserving Malaysian and South Asian students. » Read more: faculty named after BC Sekhar