Samy Vellu racist says Mahathir

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Mahathir in his blog, labeled Samy Vellu as racist for the flimsiest of reasons: for asking HINDRAF ISA detainees to be released. He says Samy supports Hindraf.  He then goes on to spin a yarn that HINDRAF are bringing violent racial politics like in Sri Lanka to our country. If I remember correctly, the authorities have yet to provide even an iota of proof that the 5 detainees are remotely connected to LTTE of Sri Lanka. So, based on this hearsay, Mahathir makes his accusations. Further more, Samy Vellu had never (openly) declared that he supported HINDRAF. He said that he will help to get the ISA detainees released as he felt pity for the family, since he knew some of them, and due to their medical condition.

Seeing the death and destruction inflicted on Sri Lanka by the Tamil Tigers, they threaten to bring this kind of violent racial politics to Malaysia.

In sympathising with Hindraf, Samy exposes his deep racist sentiments.

– Mahathir on his blog

I’ve seen HINDRAF being accused of representing on Hindu, but never were there anything mentioned about representing only Tamils. In fact, those who attend the rallies and functions come from all kinds of sub-groups. Even Malaysian Chinese and Malays have supported them. Not sure how Mahathir connected 2 and 2, getting 5. May old age is indeed catching up with him. » Read more: Samy Vellu racist says Mahathir

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Pas Youth sent away with tails between its leg

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Well, we can always trust PAS to create problem for the triumvirate. DAP and PKR are more liberal and encompass general Malaysian values, while PAS only represents a section of the society.

This time, PAS Youth opposed the selection of performers for Sultan of Selangor Cup (annual football match between Selangor and Singapore) and threatened to organise a demonstration. The organisers chose Ella and Mas Idayu. I heard of Ella, but not the other singer, so don’t ask me. You can ask PAS since these guys said the ladies dress sexily and danced provocatively (like those middle east belly dancers?). I guess that depends on the eye of the beholder (PAS Youth may have some eyesight problems) since other Malaysians don’t seem to complain.

Their protest received condemnation from practically everyone. The singers gave them an earful.

Are they saying that if all artistes were banned from performing on stage, social illnesses would be eradicated?

The Sultan saw it fit to reply in anger. He said their action was “trivial”. My, is that an insult or what! All this would have made PAS to sweat.

The public  meanwhile, laughed at this jokers.

Khalil, alarmed at the controversy, plans to arrange meeting between PAS youth and the palace.

And today’s breaking news says that PAS dropped its plan to protest. It would only send a letter to the organisers.

Please wake up PAS. You are in Selangor, not middle east.

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Statistics on 2008 public university intake

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Breakdown of critical course intake for local universities 2008/2009.

Field Bumiputra Chinese Indian Total
No. % No. % No. %
Medicine 491 52.80 359 38.60 80 8.60 930
Dentistry 119 58.05 79 38.54 7 3.41 205
Pharmacy 145 50.00 140 48.28 5 1.72 290
Electronic Eng 570 56.32 389 38.44 53 5.24 1012
Chemical Eng 501 61.93 272 33.62 36 4.45 809
Law 203 58.67 116 33.52 27 7.80 346
Accountancy 386 39.59 543 55.69 46 4.72 975
Total 2415 52.88 1898 41.56 254 5.56 4567

some of the data taken from The Star  (hard copy)

My analysis:

– For critical courses, Indian students make up 5.56% of the overall intake, which is 254 students out of 4567.

– Overall Indian intake is 6.84%. Meaning out of 40,184 students,  about 2749 students are Indians.

– Total Indian students who are offered non-critical courses is 2749-254 =  2495 (90.76% of total students)

– Overall Bumiputra intake is 62.19%, which is 24,990 out of 40,184 successful students.

– Total Bumiputra students offered non-critical courses is 24,990 – 2415 =  22,575 (90.33% of total students)

– Overall Chinese intake is 30.97%, which is 12,445 out of 40,184 successful students. » Read more: Statistics on 2008 public university intake

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HINDRAF unhappy with Penang Government

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It looks like all the struggle by Hindraf leaders to highlight the problems of marginalised Indians in the country have gone unnoticed.

Hindraf should initiate a meeting with Lim Guan Eng, and come out with some proposals as well if possible. Perhaps they are looking for some sort of affirmative action, like special allocation for the community when distributing licenses, permits, shop lots, funds etc.

Penang Govt can do more, says Hindraf

GEORGE TOWN: The Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) is disappointed with the DAP-led state government for not coming up with any firm plan to help Indians since coming to power 100 days ago.

Its national coordinator R.S. Thanenthiran said the Indian community was “sad and frustrated” over the lack of commitment by state government leaders.

“Yes, the state government has ushered in changes on several fronts but it has not significantly improved the socio-economic standing of the Indian community,” he said when contacted here yesterday.

“It looks like all the struggle by Hindraf leaders to highlight the problems of marginalised Indians in the country have gone unnoticed.”

Thanenthiran, who congratulated Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng in conjunction with his 100 days in office, said the Indian community still had high hopes that something would be done soon for the community.  “We are still waiting to see how the state can help Indians in areas such as creating more business opportunities,” he said.

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Selangor free water not free?

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Service charge Rm6???? What the hell is that?

Menteri Besar Khalil says (The Star):

“If the usage is less than 20 cu m or RM11.40, he (the consumer) does not have to pay the water charges but he has to pay a RM6 service charge,

I never seen such charge before in my bill. Is this pulling wool over our eyes? Why announce free, when its actually not so. Free means no need to pay. Are they too stupid to understand this simple thing? Don’t be like those jokers who made the “free schooling” statement la.

Pakatan should be transparent announce how much they will subside monthly. Why Syabas need to collect RM6 when KDEB is supposed to pay on behalf of the rakyat.

We can use free water up to RM11.40, but need to pay RM6. Meaning, we actually can benefit RM5.40 only. So, should I collect this amount of water and sell it for a discounted price of RM4 or RM5?

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