HINDRAF Rally attendees trial pushed to September

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This case keeps on dragging, from last November until September is 10 months! Probably can celebrate first year anniversary for the case. Anyway, note that Star mentioned 66 people while NST stated 69 people under trial. » Read more: HINDRAF Rally attendees trial pushed to September

Uthaya’s mother sends appeal to PM

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The Home Minister may have denied accusations that proper medical care have been denied for Uthaya Kumar, but no one seems to believe him. Anyway, about 200++ people gathered to accompany Uthaya’s mother to hand over memorandum to persuade PM to allow for proper medical treatment for Uthaya. Even though the Star said the memo was handed over to PM, information via email says it was given to one of his private secretaries. The appeal letter and Waytha’s press statement is also available online. I just hope the memo doesn’t end up like those that MIC and others submitted throughout the years. » Read more: Uthaya’s mother sends appeal to PM

Press Statement by Waytha on Uthaya’s condition

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PRESS STATEMENT 15TH APRIL 2008

HINDRAF views the current medical onslaught by the Kamunting Prison Authorities against Human Rights Defender and Prisoner of Conscience P.Uthayakumar seriously and believe this is deliberately calculated to harm and cause serious health damage to  Uthayakumar . » Read more: Press Statement by Waytha on Uthaya’s condition

Appeal Letter by Uthaya’s Mother

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This was the letter submitted to PM’s Office on Tuesday morning.

Appeal Letter by Uthaya Kumar’s mother: » Read more: Appeal Letter by Uthaya’s Mother

cabinet approves permit renewal for temple related workers

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Well, after a bit of drama and veiled threats and linking to Sikh community  by Samy Vellu, the cabinet has kind of given some sort of agreement. Sounds long-winded right? It depends on what category of work is involved, and does not cover bringing new workers. And it needs further discussion before things can become clear. Now, MIC can use this opportunity to ask for allocation to train local people to be experts in the lacking areas. Perhaps can start new courses in local institutes or send for oversea training. » Read more: cabinet approves permit renewal for temple related workers