Earlier, NUPW tried their luck with Fong Chan On. Now its Dr S.Subramaniam they want to meet. Having COLA (Cost of Living Allowance) would certainly help, but what would happen when the prices of the commodities go down? » Read more: NUPW to renew duel with Human Resource Ministry
NUPW to renew duel with Human Resource Ministry
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3 Indians EXCOs remain a dream
/* March 30th, 2008 by poobalan | View blog reactions 13 comments »Earlier, NST reported that there may be 3 Indian EXCO’s in Perak, with DAP “allocating” 2 seats out of 6, and PKR “allocating” 1 out of 3. There were even confident words from a DAP “insider” as well in the report.
As it went, in the end only ONE Indian was sworn in on Saturday – Sivanesan from DAP. Both Sivakumar and Sivasubramaniam were left with wishful thinking only. What happened to DAP’s 2 “allocated” seats? Did they chose the best men/women for the job? So it ended up as 5-1, instead of 4-2. » Read more: 3 Indians EXCOs remain a dream
Schools are politics battleground
/* March 28th, 2008 by poobalan | View blog reactions 1 comment »SHAMEFUL.
The story that schools in Penang were verbally told not to invited state leaders (PKR/PAS/DAP) from officiating or attending any functions in schools was broken by Anil Netto. He mentioned in his posting that: » Read more: Schools are politics battleground
HINDRAF 5 detention to be reviewed
/* March 28th, 2008 by poobalan | View blog reactions 8 comments »“will be reviewed” is the response from the new Home Minister when asked about releasing the 5 HINDRAF ISA detainees. Not sure when that will be said the minister. Actually, all it needs is just signature from PM. No need to waste time for reviews and hearings. Anyway, this is a welcomed beginning for the community. The indian community hopes and prays for a speedy return of the five people. » Read more: HINDRAF 5 detention to be reviewed
Thugs in control of Penang public transport?
/* March 28th, 2008 by poobalan | View blog reactions 2 comments »I was shocked to read that Rapid Penang is halting its service to KOMTAR area due to harassment to its workers. Are we living in some cowboy town or third world country??? Come Penangites, show those criminals who’s the boss!!! Boycott those companies who are giving problem. Even the newspapers are scared to name the bus companies, instead saying that “other buses” and “other companies”. » Read more: Thugs in control of Penang public transport?