More election analysis

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Grim outlook for Barisan allies
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Analysis by Chok Suat Ling

IN the aftermath of Saturday’s political tsunami, Barisan Nasional has to now sift through the detritus and take stock of its future.Key party leaders in the MCA, MIC, Gerakan and People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) were trounced. It would be fair to say that no one, not even the opposition, anticipated the massive Chinese and Indian vote swing which contributed to the decimation of the chiefs of the MIC, Gerakan and PPP in their seats. » Read more: More election analysis

one for you, one for me

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sources indicate that each of the three states – Penang, Perak and Selangor will have an Indian Deputy Menteri Besar. The Chinese community will also be getting a Timbalan in each the state. means have one Menteri Besar/Chief Minister and 2 Timbalan for each state. » Read more: one for you, one for me

Election 2008 Impact Part 3

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This General election will see a history of sorts in terms on number of Indians in the parliment. Ironically, MIC which claimed to be champion of the Indian community only contributed 3 out of 14 MPs (21.4%), while in the previous term it contributed 9 out of the 11 (81.8%) Indians. » Read more: Election 2008 Impact Part 3

Election 2008 Impact Part 2

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What happens to MIC now? How can it revamp itself? What is SV’s next step? » Read more: Election 2008 Impact Part 2

Entertainment ban in PAS ruled states

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 PAS must be careful and not treat other states like it does in Kelantan. Perak and Kedah have substantial amount of Chinese and Indians. Plus, PAS will be ruling with support of other parties, and not on its own merit. By making statements without any consultation, it is asking for trouble. » Read more: Entertainment ban in PAS ruled states