PKR threatens to pull out of Perak coalition

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Just when we think the storm has calmed down, PKR decides to rock the boat.

PKR is requesting that:

that the composition of the exco must reflect the composition of the population of Perak and represent the interests of all ethnic groups fairly,” » Read more: PKR threatens to pull out of Perak coalition

Penang EXCO line up

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Looks like Prof Ramasamy who is DCM 2 will be in charge of economic planning, education and human resources, science, technology and innovation. Not to say dummy DCM, but average position.

the CM Lim Guan Eng takes the critical portfolios – industrial development, international trade, and land affairs.

Public works and utilities, and transport is taken by Lim Hock Seng, while Padang Kota assemblyman takes local government portfolio. » Read more: Penang EXCO line up

Jagdeep and Rayer turn down EXCO post

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I’m surprised to read this news today. We can find many assemblymen fighting for the EXCO positions to get hands on the portfolios. Here, we read TWO people rejecting the offer. Why, because EXCO position means cannot have another job. They have to close their law firm/business. In my opinion, this can mean two things: » Read more: Jagdeep and Rayer turn down EXCO post

household income increased in 2007

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Hmmm…average increase of 3.2% for Indian community to reach RM3799. Did your household income increase by 3.2% since year 2004 (4 year period from 2004-2007)? That means average of 0.8% per year. If RM2000 in 2004, should be RM2064 by end of last year. I guess my household did increase by more than 3.2%, but still I find the cost of living is squeezing life in urban areas. Maybe the higher income is not in tandem with higher cost of living. » Read more: household income increased in 2007

Samy asked to put MIC in order before leaving

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NGOs: Put house in order before leaving

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KUALA LUMPUR: Several Indian-based organisations want MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu to step down, but not before putting his house in order. They said Samy Vellu realised that the Indian community had to be united to be heard, thus the reason for him to invite everyone, including his one-time sworn enemy Datuk S. Subramaniam to work with him. Some said it would take a great effort for the two to work together for the betterment of the community. » Read more: Samy asked to put MIC in order before leaving