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IT experts to help MIC counter online allegations

June 1st, 2008
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Good move by MIC. Better leave things to the experts. This is a better idea than getting all the division/branch heads to blog!

Again, its not only the media but the content also. The experts must be given correct information so that they can reply accurately. They should also have some level of freedom in order to make decisions and write-ups. Best if these experts sit down and go through MIC documentation, newspaper archives, blogs, and generally understand the Indian community socio-polito-economical issues.

So, I guess can see more comments in my blog soon 🙂 The more the merrier.

KUALA LUMPUR: The MIC has hired two information technology (IT) specialists to rebut allegations against the party on the Internet.

“We would make sure that the allegations are replied to within 24 hours,” president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said here at the 62nd Selangor MIC delegates conference here on Saturday.

The IT experts would also attend to the complaints through the party’s call centre. The centre, currently under renovation at its headquarters, is expected to be operational next month.

“They would also refer the problems to the respective MIC leaders who would raise them with the relevant government agencies if required,” he said.

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MIC Saravanan starts blogging

May 30th, 2008
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Hmm…after Samy announced that MIC will set foot in cyberworld, Deputy Minister Saravanan announces his website and blog. I dropped by his website and sent some comments. Also posted a comment on his blog. Let’s see if it gets to see daylights or ends up edited. As readers know, i don’t condone foul language or threats in my blog, and also do not post such things on others’ blogs.

He wrote about his background, thoughts and provided links for few other related URLS like the media, political parties (opposition included). I guess people can check his website and verify if its correct or not.

After Murugesan (CWC) and Kamalanathan (Putera MIC chief), Saravanan is, I belief, the third prominent MIC man to blog.

NST and Malaysiakini carried the news from Bernama:

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Federal Territories Deputy Minister and MIC Information Chief Datuk M. Saravanan has joined the bandwagon and launched his own website and blog.
Saravanan’s website can be accessed at www.msaravanan.com and his blog at msaravanan68.blogspot.com.

The website contains articles and pictures depicting the growth of the 40-year-old politician from the time he was a “kampung boy” staying at the quarters of the Kuala Lumpur General Hospital here to what he is now.

It also contains his biodata and his vision and mission for the various segments of the community as well as an FAQ (frequently asked questions) column.

Saravanan has also created a reflections column where the deputy minister promises to post his views on issues and a column to post feedback from readers.

“This (website) will enable me to get closer to the people and hear them directly. It will also help clear misconceptions about me. The website will enable people, whoever they may be, to contact me directly,” he said.

“The blog, on the other hand, enables the people to read my views and give their reaction to issues that crop up from time to time.

“I believe the use of the Internet in the country has reached a level where people are logging in more than ever and, as politicians, we have to be on par with the current goings-on.

“I invite people to read the contents of the site and then judge me from there. Please don’t listen to rumours and coffeshop talk. If you have a doubt, mail me or get in touch with me through the blog to clear the doubt,” he told Bernama.

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goblok, oops go blog MIC

May 28th, 2008
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From a scenario where bloggers were either stupid or bored housewives, it has become a fashionable “in” thing. Ex menteri besars, ex prime minister, election losers,  election winners,  political wannabes, all have taken the plunge. But  its not easy to blog. We have seen how Ali Rustam cheated by saying his blog had problem when in fact he blocked all comments on his posting. And the replies Toyo got for his postings. Now, MIC is planning to do the same! God bless them.

MIC should be informed that having blogs is not the issues, but how the media is used, the honesty and the willingness to accept criticism. A domain name is not a guarantee of winning back the lost respect and name.

First, MIC needs to update its website. Its latest news (when i wrote this piece) was dated 3rd March.

As for blogging, I hope it does not backfire and totally humiliate MIC in cyberspace. They must remember that they can’t bully nor intimidate anyone in cyberspace. Selective comment approval also will be easily exposed.

Samy should try to get some prominent bloggers to give they leaders a thorough course on blogging. Unfortunately, all the prominent bloggers seems to be pro-Malaysian and anti-BN. They have MIC leaders like Murugesan and Kamalanathan who blog, so should ask these guys to knock some sense into Samy’s plans before it becomes an utter disaster. Of course, I’m available as well 🙂

Or would they make use of third persons to run blogs on their behalf?

Err..before going on to cyberspace, it would be great if MIC organises language courses for its elected reps, branch and division heads! Let them communicate well in real world before venturing into cyberworld. » Read more: goblok, oops go blog MIC

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Raja Petra bail fund exceeds 25k in hours

May 7th, 2008
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Phew, it reached RM24K over within 6-7 hours. And it just needed RM5K to bail him out. He really got many supporters from all over the world. Even though just RM1 was requested per person, the comments on his website indicate some who donated larger sums.

RPK earlier refused bail and was sent to jail. Perhaps with the money collected, he will be willing to come out.

While the spotlight was on the royalty, there was less news on the other guy, Syed Akbar Ali who was charged under the same Act, but who posted bail.

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Minister accuse bloggers of bias

March 31st, 2008
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hmmm…definitely not talking about me  😆  small fishes like me and (thousands more like me) is not the threat or problem for anyone. I think its the heavyweights who retain loyal readers and large visitor numbers who have major impact in recent election. » Read more: Minister accuse bloggers of bias

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