six policemen to guard sick Hindraf detainee

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It was a little too much for us, too,” said Buvaneswary.

I think its a little too much for many people as well! A sick person handcuffed to the bed needs SIX people to watch over him! As if he will escape ala some Tamil/Hindi movie! » Read more: six policemen to guard sick Hindraf detainee

one last time says Samy

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Those next in line will have to wait a bit longer since SV has confirmed that he will stand for president one more time. That means the current sole MIC minister cannot be come the MIC  president unless early elections are held (before 2012). » Read more: one last time says Samy

IKIM dismisses khalwat proposal

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Religious scholar dismisses khalwat proposal for non-Muslims
Apr 5, 08 5:33pm

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/80940

One of country’s top religious scholars yesterday lashed out at comments by an Islamic judge that religious laws on close proximity affecting Muslims should be applied to non-Muslims. The issue of syariah or Islamic law is sensitive among non-Muslims here who fear a growing “Islamisation” of the country. » Read more: IKIM dismisses khalwat proposal

Interview with Prof Ramasamy

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Ramasamy’s mission impossible
Soon Li Tsin | Apr 5, 08 12:53pm

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/80932
No one understands the phrase ‘mission impossible’ better than Penang deputy chief minister Prof P Ramasamy when he faced off Gerakan powerhouse Dr Koh Tsu Koon on March 8.

The DAP leader narrated his daunting task in last month’s general election when launching a book by academician Dr Ooi Kee Beng, ‘Lost in Transition: Malaysia under Abdullah’, on Thursday. » Read more: Interview with Prof Ramasamy

good riddance says Nalla

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After the news about MIUP Penang facing closure, Nalla replies, saying the very fellows were the ones who influenced him to come out of PKR. He warned that these guys were only aiming for financial gains. Other leaders in MIUP also come out in support of Nalla. » Read more: good riddance says Nalla